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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period. How much do LTC jobs pay?

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Webinar Recap: Understanding Rate Caps and Controlling Staffing Costs in Long-Term Care

IntelyCare

As more state regulators explore rate caps for nurses, many in long-term care see an opportunity to bring workers back in-house and slash staffing costs. Access the Webinar: Understanding Rate Caps and Controlling Staffing Costs in Long-Term Care Fill out the form below to be sent the webinar recording!

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Room for Compassion

Life of a Nurse

The family was notified a long-term care setting would be best for his needs; they duly chose five facilities and were shocked when he was transferred the next day. No health care professional needs to remove all hope but when one of the first questions is what’s your DNR status? 

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Work engagement, psychological empowerment and relational coordination in long?term care: A mixed?method examination of nurses' perceptions and experiences

Nursing Inquiry

Abstract Nurse engagement, empowerment and strong relationships among staff, residents and families, are essential to attract and retain a suitably qualified and skilled nursing workforce for safe, quality care. There is, however, limited research that explores engagement, empowerment and relational coordination in long-term care (LTC).

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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. GET THE COURSE HERE Effective Communication Skills Communication is critical in healthcare, especially for patients who may have limited mobility, cognitive challenges, or speech impairments.

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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. Improved Communication Skills: a. Learning how to communicate calmly and effectively with residents. De-Escalation Techniques: a.

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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. Facilitate communication between team members. Address this by: Clearly communicating the benefits of restorative nursing. Implement evidence-based interventions.