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Long-Term Care Nurse Fired for Not Falsifying Documentation

Nurse.com

A long-term care nurse shared that her facility was accused of negligence in failing to use bed rails properly to prevent residents from falling out of bed. . The RN did the assessment and documented her results. The administrator had another RN change the documentation done initially by the RN in question.

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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.

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS?

Elder Care Matters

IS IT TIME TO UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS? Experts recommend updating your estate plan every three to five years—whether changing beneficiary designations or updating estate planning documents—to keep it relevant and legally enforceable.… … The post HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU UPDATE YOUR ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS?

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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. By understanding the emotional and physical challenges residents face, staff can provide compassionate and effective care.

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Does CPR Help?

Life of a Nurse

There is a strange irony when a patient arrives from a long-term care facility, frail and has contractures, altered cognitive status, unable to swallow, receives gastrostomy feeds and the transfer documents show full resuscitation status. The need for people to discuss with loved ones, friends, spouses, etc.,

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Webinar Recap: What Long-Term Care Organizations Need to Know About Misclassification Lawsuits

IntelyCare

Historically, temporary nursing staff brought in to support long-term care facilities were classified as W2 employees. Today, fueled in part by the momentum driving workers to the gig economy, long-term care providers are increasingly turning to tech-enabled platforms to fill shifts.

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Mastering ADLs Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

Whether you’re working in home health, long-term care, or rehabilitation, this course is essential for any healthcare provider looking to enhance their understanding of ADLs. This documentation serves as an essential part of care planning and helps to maintain continuity of care.