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The Gero Nurse Prep Fall Sale is On: Register Now and Strengthen Your RN Team!

Research conducted by AHCA/NCAL earlier this year shows that SNFs that employ at least one American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board certified RN also, on average, performed higher on SNF VBP performance. The average 2017 SNF VBP performance score across the nation was 34.4.  For SNFs with at least one RN who has been ANCC Board certified in gerontological nursing, the average SNF VBP performance score was 44.2.  The net result is that these SNFs get higher Medicare Part A reimbursements.

The AHCA/NCAL 2019 research also found that SNFs with at least one ANCC Board certified RN also experienced:

  • Fewer survey deficiencies
  • Fewer IJ citations
  • Lower rehospitalization rates
  • Lower rates of off-label use of antipsychotics
  • Higher CMS 5-Star ratings

Read the full article at http://www.longtermcareleader.com/2019/10/the-gero-nurse-prep-fall-sale-is-on.html

 

It’s National Assisted Living Week!

Established by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) in 1995, National Assisted Living Week® provides a unique opportunity for residents, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to recognize the role of assisted living in caring for America’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. The annual observance encourages assisted living communities around the country to offer a variety of events and activities to celebrate the individuals they serve, as well as to help educate members of the public about this distinctive aspect of long term care.

Find out how you can participate by going to https://www.ahcancal.org/ncal/events/nalw/Pages/default.aspx/

RAFT Model Cuts Emergency Department Transfers in SNF Population

Researchers say the Reducing Avoidable Facility Transfers (RAFT) model was shown to “substantially” decrease emergency department (ED) trips from three skilled nursing facilities. Moreover, the SNFs “also recorded a reduction in some acute health care utilization.” The model aims “to bring closer monitoring of a resident’s care plan and more expert clinical evaluations in order to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations for those in long term and post-acute care.”

Find out more at http://www.providermagazine.com/news/Pages/2019/0819/RAFT-Model-Cuts-Emergency-Department-Transfers-in-SNF-Population.aspx

 

Introducing – RN HUDDLE!

The new podcast from the UNMC College of Nursing – Continuing Nursing Education department bringing you the latest on hot nursing topics!

Have you ever helped a patient, taken care of them properly and end up getting sued anyway? Join Dr. Joyce Black, of the UNMC College of Nursing, and malpractice attorney Kathryn Cheatle as they discuss the impact of lawsuits on nurses’ actions.

 

Dr. Heidi Keeler wants to remind you………

….. that it’s too late to attend the Quality Summit – but not too late to learn more about “COMPETENT GERIATRIC  RNS.”

Find out how Gero Nurse Prep improves geriatric nurse competency by going to geronurseprep.com or emailing  your questions to concne@unmc.edu.

Discount available from now until 4/30/19 – call Tim at 402-559-1990 and ask for details.

 

 

Celebrate Careers In Aging Week (CIAW) March 3 – 9

People are living longer and populations are aging worldwide. The demand for professionals with expertise in aging is growing rapidly. Careers in Aging Week (CIAW) is observed during the first full week of March by businesses, clinics, coalitions, organizations, universities, colleges, and other parties across the world. The goal of CIAW is to bring greater awareness and visibility to the wide-ranging career opportunities in the field of aging.

To find out more about how you can get involved, go to https://www.aghe.org/resources/careers-in-aging