Category: Gero Nurse Prep Course

My RN is Smarter than Your RN: Case Study Benefits of the Gero Nurse Prep Program

This educational session will discuss how offering specialized training such as the Gero Nurse Prep course, aimed at preparing nurses for board certification in gerontological nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center, can bolster facility competency documentation.

Join Heidi Keeler, Anna Fisher, Angie Szumlinski and David Kyllo on Monday, October 8 from 3:15 PM to4:45 PM as they discuss:

  • How ANCC credentialing and board certification in gerontological nursing can strengthen the ability to demonstrate overall clinical competence and improved resident outcomes
  • How RNs can prepare for specialized gerontological care, using resources such as the GNP program, that has a documented 96% pass rate on the ANCC certification exam
  • How using RN credentialing as a mark of clinical excellence and competency can give your company a competitive edge with referral partners, families, and residents

 

Gero Nurse Prep is going to the AHCA/NCAL Convention.

Gero Nurse Prep prepares RNs for the ANCC Board Certification exam in gerontological nursing and increases geriatric nurse competency by 24% based on pre- and post-course test scores.  Visit with Dr. Heidi Keeler at booth 1724  to learn how Gero Nurse Prep can help strengthen your clinical performance and increase reimbursements.

 

RNs with Strong Gerontological Nursing Skills Help Reduce Rehospitalizations.

Research conducted by AHCA/NCAL in 2016 found that the rehospitalization rates in nursing facilities with at least one RN certified in gerontological nursing by the ANCC consistently have run at least two percentage points lower than the national average since 2011. AHCA/NCAL believes that assisted living settings may experience similar results by increasing their RNs’ gerontological expertise.

Read more at: http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2018/04/rns-with-strong-gerontological-nursing.html

Time is running out on the highly popular spring sale on AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep. Save $100 off the regular registration fee now through April 30 by using promo code QUALITY18 (all caps).

 

Competent RNs: The Foundation of a Successful Geriatric Caregiving Team.

AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep does much more than just prepare RNs to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) board certification exam in gerontological nursing. It increases RNs’ knowledge of gerontological nursing practice. Gero Nurse Prep students see a dramatic 24 percent average increase on their pre- and post course test scores.  Read more at:

http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2018/04/competent-rns-are-foundation-of.html

Gero Nurse Prep is now on sale! Use promo code QUALITY18 (all caps) at time of registration and save $100 on each enrollment.

Help Stop Elder Abuse!

Elder Justice Act Information

IF YOU HAVE REASONABLE SUSPICION THAT A CRIME HAS OCCURRED AGAINST A RESIDENT OR PERSON RECEIVING CARE AT THIS FACILITY, FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT YOU REPORT YOUR SUSPICION DIRECTLY TO BOTH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE STATE SURVEY AGENCY

If you believe the crime involves serious bodily injury including criminal sexual abuse to the resident, you must report it immediately, but no later than 2 hours after forming the suspicion.

 OR

If the crime does not appear to cause serious bodily injury to the resident you must report it within 24 hours after forming the suspicion.

WHO MUST REPORT

Individuals who must comply with this law are: owner(s), operators, employees, managers, agents or contractors of this LTC facility. This law applies to the above individuals associated with nursing facilities, skilled nursing facilities, hospices that provide services in LTC facilities, and Intermediate Care Facilities for the Mentally Retarded (ICFs/MR).

PENALTIES FOR NOT REPORTING

Individuals – Who fail to report are subject to a civil monetary penalty of up to $300,000 and possible exclusion from participation in any Federal health care program as an “excluded individual.”

 NO PENALTIES FOR REPORTING

  • An LTC facility cannot punish or retaliate against you for lawfully reporting a crime under this law. Examples of punishment or retaliation include: firing/discharge, demotion, threatening these actions, harassment, and denial of a promotion or any other employment-related benefit or any discrimination against an employee in the terms and conditions of employment. In addition, a facility may not file a complaint or a report against a nurse or other licensed individual or employee with the state professional disciplinary agencies because the individual lawfully reports the suspicion of a crime.
  • Employees can file a complaint with the state survey agency against the facility if there is retaliation for reporting, causing a report to be made, or for taking steps in furtherance of making a report of a reasonable suspicion of a crime to the appropriate authorities.

HOW DO I REPORT

  • Individuals reporting suspicion of a crime must call, fax, or email both local law enforcement and the state survey agency.
  • Multiple individuals can report a suspicion of a crime jointly and will be considered in compliance with the law. However, an individual may report the suspicion separately if he/she chooses to do so and the facility may not prevent an individual from reporting.

Find out more at:  https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/elderabuse/index.html