New Director of Nursing Certification Available Online
Care2Learn Partners with the AALTCN
Care2Learn recently launched the Director of Nursing in LTC: DON-CLTC™ Certification Program—the first in a series of exclusive certification programs developed in collaboration with the American Association of Long Term Care Nursing (AALTCN). The Director of Nursing in LTC: DON-CLTC™ is a 20-hour program that examines all aspects of the DON’s role in the long-term care facility and provides critical education about residents’ rights and care planning; personnel and financial management; and overseeing facility administration. Read More
Reducing Infection in the Healthcare Setting
Preventing the spread of infection in hospitals and other healthcare settings is a growing concern. More than 103,000 deaths occur every year in U.S. hospitals because of infection. What can healthcare workers do to protect themselves and their patients? Find out here. Read More
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Topic of Interest
Stress Management for Caregivers
5 Simple Tips for Healthcare Providers
How can healthcare workers better manage on-the-job stress? Learn about 5 simple tips experts say can help identify stress triggers and diffuse potentially stressful situations. Read More
Industry News
Nursing homes to lose $79 billion in funding
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service's 11.1% reimbursement rate cut to skilled-nursing facilities will reduce Medicare payments to the entire sector by $79 billion over 10 years, according to a new report. The regulation, which is scheduled to go into effect Oct. 1, also will reduce national economic activity by $6.75 billion in FY 2012, according to a report released Monday by research firm Avalere Health. Read More
Unseen Factors Can Cause Chronic Pain
Oftentimes the smallest, simplest things can lead to chronic pain—but doctors don't always know what to look for. Learn more about some of the unseen and largely untested factors that have a major influence on the way the muscular system operates. Read More
Resident Interviews Demystified
The resident assessment process is critical to providing optimal care and improving patient quality of life, so why are some facilities skipping the resident interview altogether? Expert Rena Shephard highlights the value of MDS 3.0 scripted interviews to enhance care planning. Read More