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Disheartened by how friends describe experience with the healthcare industry
Do you work in Long Term Care? Have you been disheartened by your personal friends telling you how their parents are not having a positive experience? Tonight was one of those nights for me…… Friends shared their parents experiences while in both assisted care and nursing home facilities.They shared ……..Interactions between staff and residentsInteractions between…
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Do you know the difference between residents feeling lonely vs. Socially isolated???
Listen to this podcast:https://youtu.be/7ZgoaXRnn5E Have you assessed your residents for feelings of social isolation or loneliness?Do you know the Difference?Have you ever been in a room surrounded by others and felt lonely?You are there but you have an uncomfortable feeling because you are not connected with anyone.Think of a party you are at but feel…
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If you want to improve your Knowledge here is what you can do!
Cellulitis can be reoccurring and difficult to treat. Take the test…. I did and learnt new information… https://reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/991635
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Look What I found!
Cms released Part 1 SNF May 2023 training guidance for MDS v1.18.11 http://2023_May_SNF Guidance Training Program_Part 1 (ZIP) https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits/skilled-nursing-facility-quality-reporting-program/snf-quality-reporting-program-training The zip file contains the training guidance for all the changes and the second link is the page where you can locate the training program. The link is at the bottom of the page. Here is…
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Embracing Strength: Navigating Breast Cancer as a Nurse
I know what it is like to get the dx of cancer and think…… Is my life over…….. Will I be able to work as a Nurse……. Stop! Change your mindset! Embrace these Strategies! I am a breast cancer survivor. I did not lose my job rather my company supported me and I actually was…
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Excited to share new course
MariaMessina.mastermind.com/masterminds/45693 About This Product: Right now could be the greatest time in your nursing career. Now is YOUR time to create a roadmap to learn the changes for your residents assessment tool and confidently be able to master them. Take advantage of this short course that will help you navigate the considerable changes made to the MDS…
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Leadership Tips to empower your staff to help you achieve goals
If the goals that have been set are not being achieved and you are the leader then the first thing is to accept that it is your fault as a leader and not your staff. Your team will do what is needed if they are given the tools and expectations. As a leader you should…
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New Reference Guide on the Role of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in Nursing Facility Closures
The Role of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in Nursing Facility Closures “Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs (LTCOPs) have an important role advocating with, and for, residents of nursing facilities that are closing. This guide reviews the federal requirements regarding nursing facility closures, highlights Ombudsman program management and advocacy considerations, and shares additional resources. More comprehensive…
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MDS practice sessions available via CMS on Zoom. Registration is required
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/Skilled-Nursing-Facility-Quality-Reporting-Program/SNF-Quality-Reporting-Program-Training Part 2: PRACTICEPart 2 includes the live, virtual workshop sessions that provide practice coding scenarios on select data elements covered in the Part 1 training webinars. These live sessions will take place on June 21stbetween 12:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET. Registration is open and can be completed online through Zoom. Please use contact below if you or…