Tag: nursing home life
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Resident Reflections: Navigating the Challenges of Incontinence in Skilled Nursing Facilities
Incontinence is a deeply personal and often distressing issue that many residents in skilled nursing facilities face. If I were to find myself in a situation where I needed to wear incontinence briefs, I can only imagine how challenging it would be, both physically and emotionally. The Emotional Toll The feeling of losing control over…
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How Are MDS Assessment Nurses Key to Navigating Revised LTC Staffing Standards and Medicaid Reporting?
As the MDS nurse, your role is absolutely vital under the new Revised Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities. Your dedication and expertise make a significant difference in the quality of care provided to residents. Please take a moment to review the important details outlined below and continue making a positive impact in our community. “Center…
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How to boost Nursing Home staff Morale especially during the Holidays
The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it a mix of emotions for everyone. While many people look forward to celebrating with their families, it’s important to remember that healthcare is a 24/7 job, and nursing home staff may have to work during the holidays. This can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. Supporting…
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Creating a Welcoming Workplace: Insights from a Nurse
Many in the Long Term Care Healthcare Profession are discussing how to attract or retain Nursing Staff. That is the million dollar question. Staff are leaving due to Regulatory changes that they don’t want to deal with anymore such as: What are some way to help foster a postitive onboarding experience of a new employee…
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????? Let’s Build a Stronger Team in Nursing Homes! ?????
In the world of long-term care, teamwork is our superpower! ?? As a long-term care nurse with a passion for empathetic care, I know the value of collaboration. Here are a few tips to foster teamwork in nursing homes: 1?? Communication is Key: Open and honest communication among staff is crucial. Share insights, concerns, and…
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Ensuring Our Loved Ones’ Safety: Seeking Fall Prevention Strategies and Equipment in the Nursing Home
Dear friends and fellow caregivers, As a long-term care nurse, I’m deeply committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our beloved elders in nursing homes. ? Families most often request long term care staff to implement side rails because they were used when there loved one was in the hospital. Often they don’t understand…
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Important MDS Update Released today: SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program is now available
August 23, 2023 cited fromhttps://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/NursingHomeQualityInits/Skilled-Nursing-Facility-Quality-Reporting-Program/SNF-Quality-Reporting-Program-Training “POST-EVENT MATERIALS AVAILABLE: The SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program A Post-Event Q&A document from the SNF MDS 3.0 RAI v1.18.11 Guidance Training Program is now available. This document contains responses to questions asked throughout the training program. See “2023_August_SNF Guidance Training Program_Q&A” in the Downloads section below. If you have questions about accessing…
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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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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…