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ANCC Board Certified RNs Offer Pathway to Lower Rehospitalization Rates
Visit Dr. Heidi Keeler in Booth 710 at the AHCA/NCAL Expo Hall in Nashville to learn more about the AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep program and the positive impact ANCC RN certification can have on quality outcomes in long term care facilities.
http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2016/10/ancc-board-certified-rns-offer-pathway.html
AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep
Visit us at Booth 710 and find out how AHCA/NCAL’s Gero Nurse Prep course can prepare your RNs for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)’s board certification test in gerontological nursing – the GOLD standard in demonstrating clinical excellence in geriatric patient care.
FALL PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK – SEPTEMBER 22 – 28, 2016
You might think you’re never going to fall, but the truth is 1 in 3 older adults fall every year in the U.S. The good news is that most falls are preventable. Start by learning 6 easy steps.
https://www.ncoa.org/resources/video-6-steps-to-prevent-a-fall/
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New Wound Treatment Could Address Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
While MRSA rates appear to be on the decline in health care settings, the infection is still a major threat—especially to frail elders.
Get connected this National Assisted Living Week
It’s that time of year again. Time to remember those who have served and recognize their caregivers through special activities and events to commemorate National Assisted Living Week.
http://www.ltlmagazine.com/news-item/get-connected-national-assisted-living-week
Ageism in Nursing: Dispelling the Myths
As ageist attitudes toward older nurses become more prevalent, the issue of ageism in nursing must be addressed. One way to do that is by dispelling some of the more popular myths.
Medication Reconciliation Makes Transitions Safer
A thoughtfully designed and striclty followed review process can spare patients avoidable hospital readmissions.
Federal regulators crack down on social media abuse in nursing homes
Sen. Chuck Grassley: “We need to prevent it, and we need to punish it when it happens.”
https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/09/federal-regulators-crack-down-social-media-abuse-nursing-homes/
NPUAP Webinar on Results of Staging Consensus Conference
The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) will host a webinar with Dr. Laura Edsberg, Director of the Center for Wound Healing Research on Thursday, August 25 from 1:00-2:00 PM ET. Dr. Edsberg’s webinar, titled Results of the Staging Consensus Conference will enable attendees to more effectively identify and stage pressure injuries and will help attendees to describe changes to the staging system
Read more here- http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2016/08/npuap-webinar-on-results-of-staging.html