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 …
Patient Safety, Prevention and Care Management August 2018 Occupational therapists (OTs) at Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation and Health Care Center improved their ability to assess and implement health literacy interventions for patients by 36 percent after a 6-week workshop that featured AHRQ’s Health Literacy Universal Precautions Toolkit. The workshop was administered to …
An overview of the final rule and PDPM structure with Judi Kulus and Jessie McGill
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Question: We have a resident who is independent with eating during the day, but also is total dependence for nightly tube feeding. Would a coding of extensive assist of one be correct? Answer: Please review the example in the RAI Manual on page G-11: Residents with tube feeding, TPN, …
Attending the annual conference for the American Association of Directors of Nursing Services in National Harbor, MD was nothing but a dream. As a director of nursing in a small rural town like Menominee, MI (pronounced Men-ah-many), I never imagined having the opportunity to be shoulder-to-shoulder with so many experienced, …
Do you have one easy tool to collect all of the information that you need about incoming residents? Use AAPACN’s Pre-Admission Screening Tool to collect all of the necessary information for prospective or expected admissions. For permission to use or reproduce this tool in full or in part, please submit …
The CDC is working with SAMHSA’s National Center for Trauma-Informed Care (NCTIC) to integrate a trauma-informed approach to public health emergencies. The infographic they developed for the approach may be useful in understanding trauma-informed care: https://www.cdc.gov/phpr/infographics/6_principles_trauma_info.htm
Identifying which residents are appropriate candidates for restorative nursing programs is key to helping residents attain and maintain their highest function. Use AAPACN’s Potential Candidates for Restorative Program Tool to quickly identify key triggers and prevent further decline. Interested in more restorative resources? Check out AAPACN’s Guide to a Successful …
Question: Do we need to report to ombudsman if a short-term resident was sent out to the hospital for change of condition? Answer: No, not unless the change of condition was due to an unusual occurrence. Interested in reading more FAQs? Visit the AADNS Network where you can review questions …
Have you ever worked for a boss who kept calm and positive even when under tremendous pressure? If so, you probably remember how that person’s attitude impacted the stress-filled environment in a very positive way. Nurse leaders carry an enormous amount of responsibility for multiple tasks in long-term care: budget, …
