Participants will learn to define empowerment, list four factors contributing to powerlessness, describe eight sources of power, and discuss measures to foster empowerment. Download now. For permission to use or reproduce this tool in full or in part, please complete a permissions form.
Being the DNS isn’t for the faint of heart. You navigate the survey process, solve staffing crises, advocate for residents, and so much more. The nurse leader in the nursing home often gives far more than he or she receives. This isn’t one of those stories – a story about …
Question: Under RUG-IV PPS, if the resident returns to a skilled level of care within 30 days the reason for skilled care would have to be something that was present/treated during the first qualifying hospital stay or developed during the skilled period. How does that work with PDPM and the Interrupted …
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AAPACN President and CEO, Tracey Moorhead, attended Skilled Nursing News’ (SNN’s) inaugural, half-day Summit in Chicago on June 6. The event attracted more than 250 skilled nursing leaders representing providers, investors, technology innovators, and business solutions. Panels addressed Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) preparedness, merger and acquisition activity, and Skilled Nursing …
Trends in Deficiencies at Nursing Homes Show That Improvements Are Needed To Ensure the Health and Safety of Residents (A-09-18-02010) In this data brief, we analyze nursing home deficiencies that were identified by State survey agencies (State agencies) across the Nation for calendar years 2013 through 2017 (review period). This …
Participants will learn to describe how C-diff infections develop and spread, identify the primary symptom of C-diff, and list at least four points to keep in mind when caring for residents with C-diff. Download now. For permission to use or reproduce this tool in full or in part, please complete …
An Additional Development Request or Additional Documentation Request letter can cause a lot of stress in the SNF if there’s not a process in place to respond to it. Use this Responding to ADRs Tool to help your team more confidently approach medical reviews. For permission to use or reproduce this …
In 2018, the Nurse Leader Blog provided you with tips for career success, advice for preparing for new processes, inspiring member stories, and much more. As we move into 2019, let’s take a look at the most popular posts on the Nurse Leader Blog from 2018 and reflect on all …
When completing section GG the interdisciplinary team is required to complete an assessment of every day activity function and device use prior to the current illness or injury. The team will also need to work with the resident, family, and direct care staff to determine the resident’s usual performance in …
