Health Leaders | Nursing

MAY 13, 2025

"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 It arises from an ageist assumption of frailty, incompetence, and dependence." And they did."

Long Term Care

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Settings for geriatric careers include primary care offices, hospitals, home health services, assisted living communities, senior centers, nursing homes and rehabilitation and long-term care facilities.

Nurse Practitioner

Health Leaders | Nursing

DECEMBER 3, 2024

"We're hoping the president-elect will come in and take a look at the science and data behind it and see this really is a modest reform," said Sam Brooks, the director for public policy for the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care, a Washington, D.C.-based based nonprofit. We'd be devastated to see it fall."

Long Term Care

Daily Nurse

MAY 1, 2025

Supporting Nurse Managers Through Administrative Upgrades Nurse managers often serve as the bridge between frontline staff and executive leadership, juggling personnel schedules, compliance documentation, and team morale. Outdated administrative systems add unnecessary stress to their already demanding roles.

Leadership

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Theyre also the primary providers of patient care in hospitals and are the ones in charge of most of the nations long-term care. Nursing shortages are documented around the globe, with a recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO) noting that the world may be short 5.7 million nurses by 2030. 17 The U.S.

Nurse Shortage

American Nurse

JULY 9, 2025

CFCN® requirements for billing Medicare An RN who holds foot care certification (CFCN®) may perform Medicare-covered foot care services when all of the following requirements are met: The CFCN performs foot care services under the direct supervision of a physician or other practitioner. www.apma.org/apmamain/document-server/?cfp=/apmamain/assets/file/public/studies/apma2014todayspodiatristsurveyallfindings.pdf

Medicare

Minority Nurse

MARCH 4, 2024

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.

Long Term Care

Elder Care Matters

OCTOBER 31, 2022

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?

Long Term Care

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.

Long Term Care

Daily Nurse

APRIL 24, 2023

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. However, aging service facilities need more staffing to meet regulatory and quality of care standards.

Malpractice

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. National Rural Health Association.

Long Term Care

American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

This comprehensive document reflects more than a dusting off of its 2016 predecessor, with the very name of the specialty changed to nursing leadership from nursing administration. We also wanted to make sure that this document didn’t get shelved but was available for and used by all leaders within an organization.” Q02B6x_K0 ).

Leadership

Celayix

JUNE 7, 2023

How many times have you tried to create the perfect nurse schedule for your Long Term Care Facility? Nurse Scheduling is Complex Nurse and Long Term Care (LTC) staff scheduling has many moving pieces. Happier, healthier nurses provide better care. Countless times. It can be frustrating right?

Long Term Care

Healthcare Law Insights blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Many long-term care residents live in Missouri nursing homes for years. What documentation is required before sending the notice of discharge? If a facility determines that it must involuntarily discharge a resident, the facility must first determine the level of documentation required. 19 CSR 30-82.050(2)(A)-(F).

Long Term Care

Elder Care Matters

JULY 19, 2022

Comprehensive estate plans that are routinely updated, careful consideration and documentation of… The post Tips for Preventing Probate Litigation appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

Long Term Care

Nurse.com

AUGUST 24, 2023

Mahoney, for instance, is documented as the first Black nurse to have earned a nursing degree. My first challenge was an interview with a dean who described my community in terms of its racial breakdown and said that at least I was “a step above the statistics” because I had a bachelor’s degree.

Preceptors

Nurse.com

OCTOBER 12, 2022

For example, one of the issues nursing informatics experts are looking into today is the burden of documentation — whether nurses are having to document too much information and how to optimize the process. There still is job growth,” Newbold said. “I

Nursing Informatics

Capitol Beat

JANUARY 4, 2024

In 2023, nurse advocacy recorded real progress at the federal policy and program administration level: CMS is changing the way they refer to various types of health care providers. ANA will advocate for a robust final rule, which could go a long way toward improving work environments in long-term care.

APRN

American Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

The CMs documented all referrals as a problem, goal, and intervention (PGI) in the EHR and offered to assist with scheduling appointments. CM adherence The documentation of referrals in the EHR allowed the project manager to track nurse CM adherence with the referral process and determine the need for process changes.

Telemedicine

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

However, it has been documented that clinical experience generates a significant amount of anxiety for nursing students (Walker & Verklan, 2016). Nursing students in a midwestern university’s baccalaureate nursing program have a mere 45 hours focused on long-term care during their first semester.

Long Term Care

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

“We will continue to engage with all organizations and agencies to further the co-branded ANA and American Association of Critical Care Nurses Nurse Staffing Task Force recommendations on these long-term challenges.”

Military

Relias

APRIL 28, 2023

For some older clients, you must be the one to check and recognize the signs of a pressure sore’s development when performing perineal care, providing showers, or performing other assessments of skin integrity. All such checks should be documented as well.

Medicare

American Nurse

MARCH 3, 2023

Takeaways: No standardized post-fall assessment exists for long-term care facilities, which leads to inefficiency and inaccuracy. To ensure appropriate care, nurses must perform accurate post-fall assessments to prevent complications in all settings, including in long-term care facilities (LTCFs).

Long Term Care

IntelyCare

APRIL 13, 2023

We are committed to helping long-term care communities provide better care, and we believe that starts with caring for you. In long-term care, those organizations are CMS, the Joint Commission, and the state/local regulatory bodies. IntelyCare prides itself on driving quality care.

Long Term Care

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Supporting the CMS Long-term Care (LTC) Staffing Rule: The new regulations require LTC facilities have a RN on site 24/7 and establish minimum staffing levels. The issues prioritized for discussion with our legislators were: Restricting Mandatory Overtime for Nurses (H.R. This would provide nurses across the U.S.

APRN

Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

Depending on your facility type, prioritize the restoration of critical functions, such as emergency care, dialysis, or long-term care services. Document recovery expenses for reimbursement Keep detailed records of all recovery costs, including temporary staffing, repairs, transportation, and equipment replacement.

Long Term Care

Registered Nursing

APRIL 6, 2025

Clinicals are often held in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities, providing essential real-world experience. During this time, you’ll practice communication, patient care, medication administration, and other core competencies under supervision. Home Health Agencies: Offering in-home patient care.

Long Term Care

Registered Nursing

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Resource Management: They work to make the best use of healthcare resources and ensure patients receive the necessary care efficiently. Documentation: Managed care nurses maintain detailed patient care records, ensuring accurate billing and proper follow-up.

LPN

Relias

APRIL 10, 2025

Compliance requirements and best practices for emergency preparedness Compliance with the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule involves more than creating a plan it requires ongoing maintenance and documentation. Track and document compliance activities. Identify and close knowledge gaps.

Medicaid

Northeastern State University

APRIL 2, 2024

Nursing administration is a broad term that refers to several different leadership roles, typically within a hospital, physician’s office or long-term care facility. Policy Development Policies and procedures offer the structure necessary to coordinate consistent and high-level care across an organization.

Nursing Administration

CynaMed

MAY 22, 2023

In addition, they’re involved in wound care, catheter insertion, and developing care and wellness plans for patients. They’re responsible for admitting and discharging patients and maintaining accurate documentation. There is a greater need for nurses who specialize in the care of these populations.

LPN

Nurse Deck

JUNE 8, 2023

Hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities all require more healthcare professionals to provide critical care services. From geriatric and pediatric care to critical care and psychiatric nursing, professionals who possess specialized skills are particularly valuable in the current job market.

Long Term Care

Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The program expanded to include long-term care facilities in 1998 and moved beyond the borders of the United States to an international Magnet movement in 2000 as the new century began. In 2002, a final name change to the Magnet Recognition Program was initiated, and here we are some 22 years later. .

Long Term Care

Nurse.com

MARCH 14, 2023

He also was reported to the state agency that protects long-term care residents. The patient asked why the RN was being so rough and complained to nursing home administrators. The RN was subsequently suspended and then terminated. The RN’s appeal was dismissed. The hearing officer held that the RN violated the regulations.

Long Term Care

Relias

MARCH 12, 2025

Whether its skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, or home health agencies, regulatory bodies require that healthcare providers demonstrate competency in delivering patient care. Regulatory readiness and compliance Regulatory audits and surveys require documented evidence of staff competency.

Long Term Care

Relias

JULY 13, 2023

Older adults in healthcare settings and long-term care facilities are more likely to have a behavioral health disorder than those who live in the community, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In these situations, your role is to be an advocate for the older adult.

Promotion

Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

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. So, whatever we do, we document it and get reimbursed. I work in acute care, so I never see a reimbursement because the hospital sees the reimbursement.

Nurse Shortage