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Training Healthcare Teams in Restorative Nursing: Best Practices and Tools 

American Medical Compliance

Serving as a vital link between rehabilitation and long-term care, it empowers individuals to reclaim their autonomy and thrive in their daily lives. Best Practices for Training Healthcare Teams in Restorative Nursing 1. Opportunities to attend conferences or webinars on restorative care.

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Preventing Resident-to-Resident Aggression Through Staff Training 

American Medical Compliance

Resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) is a growing concern in healthcare facilities, particularly in assisted living and long-term care settings. Offer regular training sessions and workshops to keep staff informed about best practices. Encourage continuous learning to adapt to new challenges.

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Training Healthcare Personnel to Better Serve Seniors and Disabled Patients

American Medical Compliance

A survey reveals that falls are the most frequent health issue affecting seniors in long-term care facilities. Offer ongoing learning opportunities such as workshops, seminars, and refresher courses to ensure that staff stay up-to-date on best practices and new developments in senior and disability care.

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The Power of Teamwork in Combating Nursing Home Neglect 

American Medical Compliance

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.

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Geriatric Nurse: Expert Insights and Career Guidance

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

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. Earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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Project ECHO and the geriatric healthcare workforce

American Nurse

Using an “all teach, all learn” approach, Project ECHO offers interactive education, peer-to-peer learning, case co-management, and collaborative problem-solving. Project ECHO connects rural clinicians in primary care and long-term care settings with an interprofessional team of specialists via videoconferencing sessions.

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Educating Patients and Staff: Tips for Infection Control Nurses

Post University

Infection Control Nurses Have a Responsibility to Educate Patients and Staff Infection control nurses play a critical role in the prevention and management of healthcare-associated infections. With the proper  infection control practices  in place, it is possible to minimize or even stop the spread.