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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period.

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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. . The RN was also accused of not updating patient care plans, but she stated she had, in fact, done this and had taken screen shots of her updates.

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Study Finds LED Lighting Cuts Risk of Falls 43 Percent

Daily Nurse

Falls in two long-term care facilities dropped by 43% after installing a dynamic LED lighting program tuned to natural sleep and wake rhythms, according to a study by researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Midwest Lighting Institute.

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Features To Look For in New Medical Equipment

Caregiver Support Services

Cutting-edge technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, offering innovative solutions to improve patient care and streamline healthcare operations. Consider the following key features to look for in new medical equipment to ensure you create a patient-centric, efficient, and safe environment.

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Telehealth, Social Determinants Programs Propel Pallitus Health Partners to Double Census Growth

Hospice News

Breaking down barriers Since January of this year, the average daily census for Pallitus has doubled, reaching 1,200 patients, up from 600 across the organization’s various palliative care programs. However, attracting people to its palliative care space isn’t always easy because of several obstacles in the community.

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Forks Community Hospital Launches Palliative Care Program Amid Financial Struggles

Hospice News

Most of the hospital’s revenue shortfall comes from its long-term care facility — a 20-bed outfit. In a community in which 52% of the population struggle to afford basic necessities, patients can’t always pay for their stay, and the hospital eats that cost.

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Voices: Rebecca Christensen, PharmD, Director of Clinical Services

Hospice News

In this Voices Interview, Hospice News sits down with Rebecca Christensen, Director of Clinical Services at BetterRX, to talk about the keys to achieving the most efficient patient care. Rebecca Christensen: Before specializing in hospice care, I spent a considerable amount of time in long-term care.