American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 31, 2025

This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for stronger safeguards in long-term care facilities, where vulnerable elderly residents rely on healthcare providers for their well-being. Regular Audits and Inspections Conducting routine evaluations ensures adherence to care standards.

Staff Training 91

Staff Training Communication Holistic Care Long Term Care 91

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Settings for geriatric careers include primary care offices, hospitals, home health services, assisted living communities, senior centers, nursing homes and rehabilitation and long-term care facilities. Several organizations offer gerontology certifications that enhance your expertise in the field.

Nurse Practitioner 52

Nurse Practitioner Clinical Nurse Specialist Self-Care Mental Health 52

American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Project ECHO connects rural clinicians in primary care and long-term care settings with an interprofessional team of specialists via videoconferencing sessions. A second ECHO line for long-term care facility teams (Nursing Home STRONG ECHO) began in 2020. The participant could opt out at any time.

Long Term Care 87

Long Term Care Leadership Nurse Practitioner Medicaid 87

Post University

DECEMBER 15, 2023

According to the ANA, registered nurses are often responsible for: Coordinating patient care and treatment plans with the patient’s medical team. Educating patients about best practices and providing information about community resources. Providing patients with exams, medication, and treatment.

APRN 98

APRN Licensing Long Term Care Continuing Education 98

Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Whitaker, who previously worked as a director of nursing in long-term care at a skilled nursing facility, said that along with ageism, helping students to increase their exposure to older adult patients, and countering the perceptions that geriatrics isn’t “very exciting or rewarding” are common challenges. Impact on home care.

Continuing Education 95

Continuing Education Long Term Care APRN Education 95

Minority Nurse

JULY 5, 2023

Aneesah Coates, BSN, RN, is an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse with nearly ten years of experience in acute care, long-term care, and home health care. Nursing leaders should strive to be lifelong learners and stay current on best practices and evidence-based research to improve care.

Mental Health 98

Mental Health Preceptors Long Term Care Leadership 98

Joyce

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Pass the Exam After you complete approved wound care education, you must take and pass the certification exam. Earn Continuing Education Credits Like all medical professionals, wound care nurses require continuing education (CE) credits to remain up to date on new treatments and medical best practices.

Long Term Care 52

Long Term Care Continuing Education Licensing Nursing Certifications 52