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

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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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 14, 2022

In direct response to the significant challenges experienced by long term care (LTC) facilities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden-Harris Administration announced its commitment to improving safety and quality of care. Background .

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Nursing Inquiry

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Abstract Nurse engagement, empowerment and strong relationships among staff, residents and families, are essential to attract and retain a suitably qualified and skilled nursing workforce for safe, quality care. There is, however, limited research that explores engagement, empowerment and relational coordination in long-term care (LTC).

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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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Relias

JUNE 13, 2024

The incidents were not isolated, with 9% of nurses in skilled nursing experiencing workplace violence every week, 6% in long-term care, 3% in home health, 2% in assisted living, and 2% in hospice care. 59% of nurses in long-term care experienced verbal abuse, and 24% experienced physical assault or abuse.

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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 Nurse

JUNE 20, 2024

Surely, such a huge profit machine can afford to adopt these minimal requirements for patient care and safety. Providing quality, affordable long-term care should be a major women’s and racial equity issue. Women make up 75% of nursing home residents and 90% of professional caregivers.

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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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American Nurse

JULY 2, 2024

In a significant move toward achieving safe nurse staffing levels, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established minimum staffing standards for nurses in long-term care (LTC) facilities across the country.

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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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IntelyCare

MAY 1, 2024

Since the close of the public comment period in November 2023, CMS has been at work reviewing 46,520 comments submitted by consumers, advocacy groups, long-term care providers and ombudsmen, labor unions, and more. The dust has settled — for now. Here are 5 key takeaways for healthcare facilities.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

You may need to purchase supplemental health insurance such as a Medigap plan (if you’re enrolled in Original Medicare) or specialized insurance (such as a long-term care policy). Of course, Medicare doesn’t cover everything. Each Medigap plan offers a different set of benefits. office of Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC.

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Elder Care Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Will you or a loved one need long-term care soon? Medicaid is the primary funding source for most Americans paying for long-term care, but it is intended for low-income individuals and families.

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Elder Care Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

Will you or a loved one need long-term care soon? Medicaid is the primary funding source for most Americans paying for long-term care, but it is intended for low-income individuals and families.

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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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Nursology

JANUARY 23, 2024

As a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) student, I got a job as a Nursing Attendant (NA) in long term care. Contributor – Lesley Hodge It was 2007. The boom was hot. Jobs were plentiful.

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IntelyCare

MAY 3, 2023

How then, is long-term care supposed to meet the proposed federal staffing minimum of 4.1 Facility owners are struggling to adequately staff their floors and provide their residents with the consistent, quality care that they deserve. hours per resident per day ?

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IntelyCare

MAY 3, 2023

How then, is long-term care supposed to meet the proposed federal staffing minimum of 4.1 Facility owners are struggling to adequately staff their floors and provide their residents with the consistent, quality care that they deserve. hours per resident per day ?

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American Medical Compliance

MARCH 5, 2024

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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Capitol Beat

APRIL 16, 2024

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) from finalizing its proposed long-term care safe staffing regulation. ANA sent a letter to House Leadership expressing its concerns about the bill’s adverse impact on the nursing workforce and the importance of ensuring safe staffing in long-term care facilities.

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Elder Care Matters

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Until recently, retirement benefits were not protected from long term care. appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com. Our Texas bankruptcy laws are better than the federal ones when it comes to protections, but retirement is protected even under the federal program.

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The Gypsy Nurse

JANUARY 31, 2023

This includes patients with chronic illnesses or injuries who do not have the resources or support to be cared for at home and need to be in a long-term care facility. In an LTC setting, you care for patients admitted anywhere from a couple of weeks to months or even years.

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IntelyCare

AUGUST 21, 2023

As long-term care grows more complex, experienced nurses are essential for managing residents’ complex needs and mentoring younger staff. How does the culture of a long-term care facility impact the retention of nursing staff, particularly experienced nurses? Don’t have time to watch the full webinar?

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CynaMed

DECEMBER 16, 2022

3 minute read Long-term care refers to a selection of services that help meet the medical and non-medical needs of people with chronic illnesses or disabilities. The services may provide physical and/or emotional support and are typically expected to be required for a long time. What is Custodial Care?

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Elder Care Matters

DECEMBER 7, 2021

While that leaves many more years for families to create memories and shared experiences, have you considered that it also means that our senior family members may require more full-time nursing care as they age? appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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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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Registered Nursing

AUGUST 14, 2023

Long-Term Care LPN Long-term care LPNs work in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, providing comprehensive care to elderly or chronically ill residents. Their responsibilities often include medication administration, wound care, and coordination of care plans.

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American Nurse

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Minimum staffing standards proposed for LTC facilities On September 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would establish minimum staffing standards for long-term care (LTC) facilities.

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Elder Care Matters

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Help may be available to offset the costs of home care or a long-term care facility for veterans who served during a wartime period and their surviving spouses.

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