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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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The Impact of Restorative Nursing on Patient Mobility and Independence

American Medical Compliance

This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals recovering from surgeries, strokes, or chronic conditions, as well as for elderly patients in long-term care facilities. Boosted Mental Health Restorative nursing helps patients regain confidence and a sense of purpose.

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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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The Power of Teamwork in Combating Nursing Home Neglect 

American Medical Compliance

According to the World Health Organization , 1 in 6 adults aged 60 and older has experienced some form of abuse in community settings. 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.

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The Key Principles of Restorative Nursing: What Every Provider Should Know 

American Medical Compliance

This approach is especially valuable for patients in long-term care, rehabilitation centers, and skilled nursing facilities , where maintaining function and preventing setbacks are critical. Social Workers and Psychologists Support emotional and mental health needs.

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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. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role specialty is not available for the DNP program.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Aneesah Coates

Minority Nurse

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. She’ll graduate with her doctorate in nursing practice as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in December 2023.