Ready Reader Issue 13 – Emergency Preparedness Resource
View Ready Reader Issue 13, which focuses on Local Emergency Planning Committees and Continuity of Operations Resources.
Celebrate, Educate! May is…
Older Americans Month - www.aci.gov
May 6th is National Nurses Day - www.nursingworld.org
May 6th - 12th is National Nurses Week - www.nursingworld.org
May 14th – 20th is Nursing Home Week
May 14th – 20th is...
New NAB Administrator Exam Structure to Go Live in June
In June 2017, the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) will begin transitioning its administrator examinations to a new structure: examinees will need to pass a 100-item Core of Knowledge exam and...
Corporate Compliance Resource Guide
The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG), together with the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), recently issued a resource guide designed to facilitate health care organizations’ ability to measure...
MDS Coordinator Resource
For MDS Coordinators: Download "Coding M0800: Worsening Pressure Ulcers"
Meditation, Music May Help Reverse Early Memory Loss in Older Adults
Two recent studies conducted by K Innes et al found that two simple mind-body practices—Kirtan Kriya meditation and a music listening program—may not only improve mood, sleep, and quality of life, but may also...
The Science of Stress
New research suggests that brain activity could predict stress-induced cardiovascular disease – and that some of us are more susceptible to it than others. We look at how controlling work-related stress delivers benefits far...
The 3 P’s of Reducing Elopement Risk
Read about the 3 P’s of Reducing Elopement Risk (Prevention, Preparation, Performance).
Bipolar Disorder in LTC
Read about bipolar disorder in long-term care on the Managed Health Care website.
Here is the abstract provided: "Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic illness characterized by periods of mania and depression. As many as 10%...
Falls Management Program
Read The Falls Management Program: A Quality Improvement Initiative for Nursing Facilities, a manual published online by The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide
The Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide, published by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) provides toolkits to help nursing homes optimize their use of antibiotics.
An Update on Geriatric Medication Safety and Challenges Specific to the Care of Older...
Read An Update on Geriatric Medication Safety and Challenges Specific to the Care of Older Adults on the Managed Health Care website.