Understaffing is a chronic problem in nursing rooms, in some studies as much as 94 percent of nursing homes are understaffed. To learn more about how this issue affects nursing home patients, read our blog: https://lnkd.in/g9fNMMSB
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After a hospital stay, older adults often require medical care and rehabilitation, with skilled nursing facilities better suited for short-term support vs. nursing homes, which provide long-term residential care. Although their services may overlap, it's crucial to distinguish between these options when considering the best fit for your loved one's recovery. This short but insightful article by United Healthcare helps clarify the distinction between short-term skilled nursing and long-term residential care: https://lnkd.in/gMZs2JPv
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The CMC published a final rule on May 10 implementing minimum staffing standards in federally funded nursing homes. The final rule requires nursing homes to maintain enough nursing staff to provide each resident with at least 3.48 hours of care per resident per day with at least .55 hours of care per resident per day from RNs and at least 2.45 hours of care per resident per day from NAs. They are further required to have a RN on site 24/7. Finally, the rules require nursing homes to develop and implement enhanced facility assessments. Nursing homes can apply for waivers and exemptions.
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Virtual nursing is making a big impact on the nursing shortage. Learn how one hospital is using technology to improve staffing and communications = big wins for nursing and patients. https://lnkd.in/gKJD7d8A
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In this Q&A, Cora Vizcarra MBA, RN, CRNI, VA-BC, author of the new 5th Edition of Core Curriculum for Infusion Nursing, discusses the challenges and opportunities of infusion nursing. Read now: https://lnkd.in/gdAEFtBF #InfusionNursing #NursingPractice
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In this Q&A, Cora Vizcarra MBA, RN, CRNI, VA-BC, author of the new 5th Edition of Core Curriculum for Infusion Nursing, discusses the challenges and opportunities of infusion nursing. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eusXtvmy #InfusionNursing #NursingPractice
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In this Q&A, Cora Vizcarra MBA, RN, CRNI, VA-BC, author of the new 5th Edition of Core Curriculum for Infusion Nursing, discusses the challenges and opportunities of infusion nursing. Read now: https://ow.ly/f6xs50R4xj0 #InfusionNursing #NursingPractice
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You may have heard horror stories about the quality of nursing home care. However, there are good nursing homes as well as bad ones. Here are some points to consider when evaluating nursing home care:
How can I tell if a nursing home provides high-quality care?
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In this Q&A, Cora Vizcarra MBA, RN, CRNI, VA-BC, author of the new 5th Edition of Core Curriculum for Infusion Nursing, discusses the challenges and opportunities of infusion nursing. Read now: https://lnkd.in/eHesE9NG #InfusionNursing #NursingPractice
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Bringing you the latest in Long Term Care news. Today's topics are: “See Where the Gaps Are”: Nursing Homes Forging Ahead with Facility Assessments Amid Staffing Constraints "Lower Skilled Nursing Use Post-Pandemic Could Be “New Normal”, New Report Indicates." Read the full articles at: https://lnkd.in/gRkdFmky
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