Elder Care Matters

AUGUST 23, 2024

Discover whether long-term care insurance is the right choice for you. Learn how it can protect your assets and ensure quality care as part of your estate planning strategy. Explore more with Elder Care Matters. The post Is Long-Term Care Insurance Right for You?

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IntelyCare

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

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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IntelyCare

MAY 24, 2023

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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Long Term Care Malpractice Business Leadership 52

Empowered Nurses

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

I was so excited to see that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities. I love this initiative because residents in nursing homes are not always given the best care due to short staffing. hours per resident day for nursing care and 2.45

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IntelyCare

OCTOBER 11, 2023

News surrounding the proposed federal staffing mandate and rate caps has been dominating long-term care headlines these days. In this conversation, the two break down the impact that staffing minimums and rate caps may have on a facility’s workforce development, budgeting, and ability to provide quality, consistent care.

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Elder Care Matters

JANUARY 14, 2025

Learn how Financial Planners help families with Elder Care needs, from managing assets to planning for long-term care expenses. The post 5 Ways Financial Planners Can Support Families Navigating Elder Care appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 2, 2025

GNPs specialize in managing chronic conditions, promoting healthy aging, and coordinating long-term care. Skills Required: Expertise in chronic disease management, communication, and family-centered care. Why Its Growing: Rising life expectancy and the increasing prevalence of age-related illnesses.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Falls in two long-term care facilities dropped by 43% after installing a dynamic LED lighting program tuned to natural sleep and wake rhythms, according to a study by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Midwest Lighting Institute.

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American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 14, 2025

Serving as a vital link between rehabilitation and long-term care, it empowers individuals to reclaim their autonomy and thrive in their daily lives.

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Best Practices Mental Health Long Term Care Communication 105

American Medical Compliance

JANUARY 21, 2025

Resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) is a growing concern in healthcare facilities, particularly in assisted living and long-term care settings. A study published in BMC Geriatrics found that out of 3,693 nursing staff surveyed (with a response rate of 60.1%), 88.8%

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Staff Training Long Term Care Promotion Communication 105

Life of a Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2023

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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American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A survey reveals that falls are the most frequent health issue affecting seniors in long-term care facilities. Interestingly, while 90% of caregivers feel confident in implementing fall prevention measures, only 60% have adequate knowledge to do so effectively.

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Communication Long Term Care Health Outcomes Best Practices 105

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Resident Wandering Resident wandering is a critical concern in healthcare settings, particularly in long-term care facilities and hospitals. Understanding the root causes of these behaviors is essential for providing effective care. To become certified, please visit us at: American Medical Compliance (AMC).

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Long Term Care Communication Professional Development Education 52

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

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.

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Self-Care Long Term Care Mental Health Best Practices 99

Minority Nurse

MARCH 10, 2025

Plan for long-term care : Long-term care insurance helps safeguard your retirement savings from the steep expenses of assisted living or nursing home care.

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Retirement Long Term Care Nurse Practitioner Promotion 52

Empowered Nurses

MAY 2, 2024

Finally, mandatory minimum staffing was passed for long-term care by the Federal Government. I have been harping about mandatory minimum staffing for years and finally, legislation was passed at a Federal level, but only for long-term care. I wondered why they did not include long-term care.

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

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Life of a Nurse

JANUARY 16, 2024

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. It was that he had a significant stroke, and his daughter was observant enough to question why the health team did not respond faster. Instead

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Elder Care Matters

MAY 20, 2022

The practice of elder law focuses on the legal challenges, asset preservation and planning long-term care for those individuals who are of 50 years of age and older. There are legal considerations for every stage in life.

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Long Term Care Medicaid 95

Daily Nurse

APRIL 8, 2024

No, I’ve done long-term care for most of my nursing career. In long-term care, I did a lot of end-of-life care, even though patients weren’t necessarily in hospice. However, there was a learning curve from long-term care to hospice. What are your greatest rewards in your work?

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Long Term Care Promotion Education 105

Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

So did Nena Hart, MSN RN, CHPN, CLPN, CDONA, RAC-CT, Owner and Consultant of Hart Healthcare Solutions, and the author of Quick Start Guide to Nurse Consulting, The Long-Term Care Sustainability Strategy, and the Open […]. Ever wonder what it would be like to work at a wellness center as a nurse concierge with VIP patients?

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

OCTOBER 28, 2024

In many hospitals and long-term care facilities, newly hired nurses, many fresh off of their studies , are asked to work the night shift. There are effective ways for how to work the night shift and stay healthy— and caring for your own health will help you better care for others.

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Self-Care Long Term Care Nursing Certifications Nurse Educator 98

Nurses Advocates

DECEMBER 4, 2024

I want to move so that I can take advantage of all of the amenities that these communities offer and also know that my long-term care needs can be met. The buy-in will vary according to the size of your unit and the long-term care that is provided. So, as they say, timing is everything.

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Senior Living Long Term Care Self-Care Communication 52

Post University

DECEMBER 10, 2024

However, registered nurses also may find employment at physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, and schools. Where Registered Nurses Work According to the BLS , registered nurses work primarily in clinical settings, with nearly 58% of all registered nurses employed by hospitals.

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Nurse Practitioner Licensing Education Long Term Care 98

Elder Care Matters

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Elder law attorneys across Florida are committed to protecting individuals’ interests, autonomy, assets, and legal rights as they navigate estate and long-term care planning.

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Long Term Care 98

Core Medical Group

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In the heart of healthcare recruitment at CoreMedical Group, there's Michael - a Long-Term Care recruiter in the Travel Nursing division with a passion for the outdoors and a heart devoted to healthcare.

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Long Term Care Travel Nursing 95

Empowered Nurses

OCTOBER 12, 2023

For the first time ever, centers for Medicare and Medicaid services have proposed new staffing regulations for long term care facilities. hours of direct care from a certified nursing assistant. Specifically, it would require facilities to always have a registered nurse on duty and that each patient receives at least 2.5

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Nursing Review

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

I argue that, to ensure they remain in the workforce long term, nurses should be trained in setting boundaries and prioritising self-care.

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Self-Care Long Term Care Mental Health Licensing 52

Daily Nurse

MARCH 19, 2025

Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) AGNPs deliver care to the adult and older adult population by managing acute and chronic health problems. They may work in the clinic, long-term care, or acute care/hospital settings.

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Post University

MARCH 7, 2025

Varied Work Environments and Job Settings for Nurse Practitioners According to the AANP , nurse practitioners have the opportunity to work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, emergency rooms, physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, educational facilities, and public health organizations.

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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. Rural Texas counties.

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Long Term Care Leadership Nurse Practitioner Medicaid 87

Scrubs

JANUARY 31, 2023

Every night in a retirement home, 30 of them are in a transitional bed care unit waiting for long term care. Long term care facility my first year out of school 30 years ago Valerie 1 nurse 1 aide 150 residents in the building of memory care, nursing home. It wasn’t easy.

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 14, 2025

Providers explore contributors to burnout, challenges in long-term care, and prevention strategies. By addressing burnout, they improve well-being, maintain effectiveness, and enhance patient care. Strategies for Managing Stress and Building Resilience Recognize and counter signs of stress.

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Mental Health Work-Life Balance Self-Care Long Term Care 52

Health Leaders | Nursing

JUNE 20, 2023

The aides could then administer “routine” medications to residents, freeing up registered nurses to provide other needed care. The aides could also perform tasks such as checking blood glucose levels.

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Elder Care Matters

MARCH 1, 2022

The prospect of a spouse needing nursing home care is one of the biggest financial worries for couples. With some facilities on Long Island now charging more than $600 a day, even with long-term care insurance policy benefits, the monthly out-of-pocket cost of a room in a nursing home can easily exceed $6,000.

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Scrubs

APRIL 6, 2023

Patients and staff are no longer required to wear face masks in hospitals and long-term care facilities, but it is still highly recommended. California’s mask mandate for all healthcare settings came to end on Monday. “It just doesn’t follow the science.

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Pharmaceutical Long Term Care Leadership 141

Daily Nurse

MAY 9, 2023

Nurses comprise the largest component of the healthcare workforce, are the primary providers of hospital patient care, and deliver most of the nation’s long-term care. million registered nurses (RNs) nationwide. And according to AWAKE’s new survey data, these key individuals are also feeling unrested and sleep deprived.

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