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Training Healthcare Teams in Restorative Nursing: Best Practices and Tools 

American Medical Compliance

Restorative nursing stands as a cornerstone of healthcare, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life by helping them regain or maintain their highest levels of function and independence. Empower your team to deliver exceptional care while meeting regulatory standards and enhancing patient satisfaction.

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Dressing, Grooming, and Bathing Training for CNAs

American Medical Compliance

Hair care, for example, is something that those in restorative facilities may need help with as it is a vital part of a person’s hygiene routine. Nail care is another aspect of personal care that is important to the overall health of those in long-term care facilities.

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Severe Wound Care Is Shifting to Post-Acute Care

Relias

Since 2016, fewer patients with severe wounds have received care in long-term care hospitals, and more patients have gone to less costly facilities like inpatient rehabilitation and skilled nursing facilities. The post Severe Wound Care Is Shifting to Post-Acute Care appeared first on Relias.

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What is Pre-Acute Care and Why Do We Need it?

Relias

By avoiding hospitalizations through better preventative care, fewer people will need acute care — including people who are currently in skilled nursing facilities, home health, long-term care, and inpatient rehabilitation.

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What is Pre-Acute Care and Why Do We Need it?

Relias

By avoiding hospitalizations through better preventative care, fewer people will need acute care — including people who are currently in skilled nursing facilities, home health, long-term care, and inpatient rehabilitation.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Elodia Mercier

Minority Nurse

I started as a staff RN in 1984 in the Neurology unit of Montefiore and then moved to the Rehabilitation units for long-term care. I was then promoted to become a Patient Care Coordinator and then a Nurse Manager in the Department of Medicine.

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The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know

Every Nurse

In contrast, NP’s have a more extensive scope of practice and can prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and provide more specialized care to patients, in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals. In addition to their cost-effectiveness, NP’s provide high-quality care.