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Private Duty Nurse Job Description [Updated for 2025]

Registered Nursing

In 2025, as healthcare continues to expand beyond hospitals and into homes, the role of the private duty nurse has become more essential than ever, especially for patients needing long-term care, chronic condition support, or specialized attention within the comfort of their own residences.

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Survey Readiness Starts with Respecting Resident Rights 

American Medical Compliance

In assisted living and long-term care settings, survey readiness is a major concern for administrators and staff. A poor audit can lead to penalties, loss of reputation, or even closure. Surveyors pay close attention to how well your facility honors residents and creates a respectful environment.

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Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Health Leaders | Nursing

It's communication to older adults that sounds like baby talk," said Clarissa Shaw, a dementia care researcher at the University of Iowa College of Nursing and a co-author of a recent article that helps researchers document its use. It's a term of affection." "He wouldn't normally get too frosty with people," Smith said.

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States. There are currently about 14 million people receiving some form of long-term care services. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. That number is expected to double by 2050, according to the U.S.

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The CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know

Relias

From natural disasters to pandemics and cyberattacks, healthcare organizations must be ready to protect their patients, staff, and communities under any circumstance. This regulation established consistent emergency preparedness requirements for Medicare and Medicaid providers and suppliers of all types.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Involuntary Nursing Home Discharges/Transfers in Missouri

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Many long-term care residents live in Missouri nursing homes for years. The hearing officer will communicate the decision, in writing, to all parties. But occasionally circumstances may change such that it is no longer appropriate for the resident to continue to reside at the facility. 19 CSR 30-82.050(2)(A)-(F).

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How to Fix the Nursing Shortage and Address Burnout: Veteran Nurse Leader Has the Answers

Daily Nurse

We need to understand most nurses in acute care and long-term care settings now are novice nurses or nurses who have only been in the profession for a few years. We had to re-educate people quickly on working within a team model of care and how to facilitate delegation. We can drive quality patient outcomes.