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Check out a new resource for Nursing facilities: Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health in Nursing Facilities
https://nursinghomebehavioralhealth.org/resources/ This is an example of just one of the training topics that they have developed. https://test-center-of-excellence.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/COE-NF-6-Guiding-Principles-to-Create-a-Trauma-Informed-Approach-Within-A-NF-FINAL_508.pdf “Trauma-informed care starts with learning and understanding as much as we can about a resident’s lived experiences.Each circle represents a principle of trauma-informed care. Use these six principles to support a trauma-informed care environment that improves the care,…
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Caregivers how to know when to call for help for your loved ones
Healthcare Staff wouldn’t it be nice to have a tool to offer caregivers to help them navigate when to Call for Help??
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You’re Simply the best!
Are you excited for today????? OR Are you feeling an uneasy feeling in your stomach because tomorrow is Monday? Try to turn that feeling around. How Practice Gratitude Be Grateful that this is your scheduled weekend off Be Grateful that you woke up today to live another day Be Grateful that the sun is shining…
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How does a R.N.MDS Coordinator ensure that your Residents receive the best possible care……..
How does a R.N.MDS Coordinator ensure that your Residents receive the best possible care……..
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What’s New –
August 15, 2023 UPDATED: Optional State Assessment (OSA) Item Set and OSA Manual https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits/mds30raimanual The Optional State Assessment (OSA) Item Set and OSA Manual have been updated, and the updated versions are now available in the Downloads section on the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) Manual page. Some items, listed below, have been…
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? Embracing Wisdom: Breaking Down Age Barriers in the Workplace ?
Let’s celebrate the power of experience and knowledge in the workplace! ? Age should never limit someone’s potential or contributions. As a passionate long-term care nurse and advocate for inclusive environments, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible value that different generations bring to the table. Just like in healthcare, where our elders’ wisdom enriches us, workplaces…
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Addressing the Alarming Rise in Suicide Rates: A Call for Compassion and Support
The rising suicide rates of today’s world have brought to light an issue that touches each of us in a profound way. As someone who deeply values empathy and connection, I am struck by the struggles so many individuals are facing. With a background as a long-term care nurse, psychiatric nurse, and director of nursing,…
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Navigating the Generational Dance: Embracing Caregiving and Entrepreneurship ?
Hello my fellow warriors of the generational tango, ?? Juggling the giggles of my 2-year-old and the curiosity of my 9-month-old grandbabies, all while donning my nurse’s cape and launching my own healthcare website—it’s a dance that keeps me on my toes. And guess what? I wouldn’t have it any other way. ? Unleashing Wisdom:…
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Empowering the Elderly: A Comprehensive Guide to Healthcare Advocacy and Planning – 2020 Toolkit
See link below: https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/law_aging/2020-tool-kit-hcap.pdf Tool Kit for Health Care Advance Planning, 3rd Edition, 2020 Today we are providing the above link to help navigate an essential aspect of life that often requires attention and understanding – aging and healthcare advocacy. As we grow older, it’s crucial to be prepared and informed about the challenges and opportunities that…