Addressing Healthcare-Associated Infections in the Nursing Home with Laurie Laxton

Clinical Care Solutions / DNS / Podcast / Survey and Regulatory Compliance

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN, and Laurie Laxton, RN, BSN, CCFA, RAC-CT, IP-BC, QCP, clinical education program lead with ABILITY Network, discuss healthcare associated infections (HAIs) in the nursing home and thoughts on how to …

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How the NAC and DNS Can Work Together to Ease the Strain of the Staffing Shortage in Long-Term Care

Blog / Clinical Care Solutions / DNS / NAC / Workforce Solutions

The widespread staffing crisis in nursing homes across long-term care has put a strain on everyone, from leadership positions to the floor nurse. Staff are working overtime, covering extra shifts, and are often being called to work outside of their assigned roles. They are experiencing stress, burnout, and even considering …

Drug Diversion with Lisa Morris

DNS / Podcast / QAPI and Quality Initiatives

In this podcast, Amy Stewart, MSN, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, vice president of education and certification strategy for AAPACN speaks with Lisa Morris, RPh, BCGP, FASCP, executive director of clinical services for Consana, about drug diversion in the nursing home including how to investigate, and what nurse leaders can …

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COVID-19 Testing Guidelines for Nursing Homes (9/21)

COVID-19 / DNS / Post-Acute Care News

Updates as of Sept. 10, 2021 Updated outbreak response guidance to promote use of contact tracing approach. Alternative broad-based approaches to outbreak response at a facility-wide or unit level are also described. Updated expanded screening testing recommendations for healthcare personnel (HCP). Updated recommendations for quarantine of fully vaccinated residents. Updated …

Sept. 30 CDC COCA Call: Evaluating and Supporting Patients Presenting With Fatigue Following COVID-19

Clinical Care Solutions / COVID-19 / DNS / Post-Acute Care News

Overview During this COCA Call, presenters will discuss Post-COVID conditions (PCC), an umbrella term for the wide range of health consequences present four or more weeks after infection with SARS-CoV-2, which includes Long-COVID. It can be difficult to distinguish symptoms of fatigue and post-exertional malaise caused by PCC from symptoms that …

COVID-19 MLN Matters Article SE20011 Update Highlights Need to Meet Part A Level-of-Care Requirements (9/21)

Billing and Reimbursement / COVID-19 / DNS / NAC / Post-Acute Care News

The section “SNF Qualifying Hospital Stay (QHS) and Benefit Period Waivers” in MLN Matters Special Edition Article SE20011 Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Response to the Public Health Emergency on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been updated. The emergency SNF QHS and benefit period requirements under Section 1812(f) of the Social Security Act …

In-Service Education Improvements for Regulatory Compliance and Staff Competency

Article / Clinical Care Solutions / DNS / Survey and Regulatory Compliance

An effective in-service program not only ensures competency and meets regulatory requirements, but also incorporates many learning styles and fosters the enjoyment of learning. Given the resources that a facility must dedicate to its in-service education program, it’s important that nurse leaders review their program regularly. Ask the following questions: …

Lead CNA Programs: Learn How to Hire and Support the Best In-House Candidates

Article / CNA / DNS / Workforce Solutions

Lead certified nursing assistant (CNA) programs can create positive change in nursing homes. While program goals often vary from facility to facility, lead CNA programs may improve resident quality of life and quality of care, increase CNA communication and teamwork, give CNAs a path for professional growth and reduce CNA …

Q&A: Is there specific guidance regarding staff working in multiple facilities?

DNS / Q&A / Workforce Solutions

Question: Is there specific guidance regarding staff working in multiple facilities? Answer from Denise Winzeler, BSN, RN, LNHA, DNS-CT, QCP: Currently, there are no federal guidelines specific to staff who work in multiple facilities. However, facility leaders should check with their state and local entities as well to see if …

Learn How to Navigate the AHRQ COVID-19 Resource Collection (8/21)

Clinical Care Solutions / COVID-19 / DNS / Post-Acute Care News / Survey and Regulatory Compliance

This video [1 minute, 29 seconds] explains how to navigate the Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network’s resources site, find the latest news, and search for materials by topic or other filters. Audio description version