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Long-Term Care Nurse Fired for Not Falsifying Documentation

Nurse.com

A long-term care nurse shared that her facility was accused of negligence in failing to use bed rails properly to prevent residents from falling out of bed. . It is unfortunate that the long-term care nurse was terminated from her position at the facility. The report was denied by the organization.

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Canada’s New Long-Term Care Standards- Accountability & Risk Management on a Mission

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This was in the 80s, before Long-Term Care (LTC) Standards were anywhere near what they are now. This call from leaders includes Ontario’s scathing Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission Interim report.[1] I was a post-RN student in the BScN program at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario.

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How to Select the Best Long-term Care Facility for Your Elder Parent

Caregiver Support Services

Making the decision that it’s time for your elderly parent to move into a long-term care facility is never easy, yet in some instances it is essential if your parent needs care you might not be able to offer. Selecting the right long-term care facility will impact your parent’s experience.

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Lessons from nurses, reflections from the past

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

I am still in awe of the posts, shares and stories I hear about how the skilled nursing facilities embraced the day and found ways to allow those residing in their communities to experience this event. Regardless of age, physical ability or cognitive status, we all came together to provide a positive united event for our patients.

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Reason for referral: Documentation tips for therapists

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

Why: Clearly articulate the reason for referral, which may stem from a recent medical event such as hospitalization with a decline in function, a fall, aspiration, communication difficulties, or other relevant factors. No specific medical event reported by nursing.” For further inquiries, she can be contacted here.

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The Role of Adaptive Sports in Holistic Nursing Care

Daily Nurse

Home healthcare nursing is a collaborative team approach to patient care. From private duty for long-term care of adults and children with neurodegenerative and motor disorders to rehabilitative and therapeutic nursing for those recovering from an injury or illness, we take a holistic approach to treatment.

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6,000 x $8 Million = Help and Support

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

The health care system has a staffing shortage. Yet, family caregivers are the only provider within the hospital, home health and long-term care systems who do not receive reimbursement. Family caregivers often solve that shortage by doing more and more. How can we change this?