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 …
Last month, AANAC hosted its 2018 annual conference in Las Vegas. The AANAC Annual Conference is a two-and-a-half-day event full of learning, connecting with other MDS professionals, and tons of fun! If you were unable to attend or would like a chance to look back on all of the good …
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 …
Reducing antipsychotics requires attention to detail each step of the way. Check out this Resident Prioritization Tool, an algorithm and worksheet that guides staff in assessing residents correctly and consistently to target and prioritize reduction efforts. Effective reduction is critical to Quality Measures and survey outcomes.
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, …
Participants will learn to list three factors that contribute to foot problems, describe a corn, callus, plantar wart, plantar fasciitis, bunion, and hammer toe, and discuss good foot care practice. Download now. For permission to use or reproduce this tool in full or in part, please complete a permissions form.
In his children’s book Happy Birthday to You, Dr. Seuss eloquently wrote, “Today YOU are YOU, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than YOU.” The book was intended to encourage children to celebrate who they are and the ability they have to shape …
