Canadian Study Suggests Need for Post-Fall Assessment
Falls are a significant problem among residents of long-term care facilities (LTCFs). Post-fall assessment (PFA) has an important role to play in recording potential risk factors so as to prevent future falls. The objective...
AMDA Set of Pocket Guides
AMDA has developed a Set of Pocket Guides on critical decision points in the management of common conditions found in the post-acute and long term care population, with best practices for use by practitioners...
Funding Available for to Reduce Broadband and Telecommunications Costs
New funding is available to help rural skilled nursing organizations reduce their costs of telecommunications and broadband. This past summer, Congress passed legislation that makes skilled nursing organizations eligible to receive funding in addition to other eligible...
13 Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Nursing Care Plans
Check out these 13 Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Nursing Care Plans.
New Issue of the Kansas Ready Reader for Emergency Preparedness
KDHE Issue 17 of the Ready Reader covers cyber security. Download previous editions of the Ready Reader here.
Culturally Responsive Pain Management for Black Older Adults
Culturally Responsive Pain Management for Black Older Adults, by S Robinson-Lane and S Booker. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. Vol. 42, No. 8, 2017. Download the article and/or subscribe to the Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
Celebrate in January and February!
Trivia Day, January 4th
Clean Off Your Desk Day, January 9th
National Activity Professional Week
Have Fun at Work Day, January 28th
January is National Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Month
National Wear Red...
Medicare Resources
Medicare Hospital Compare
Medicare Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Compare Website
Medicare Physician Compare
Medicare In-Patient Rehabilitation Facility Compare
Five Step Guide to Budget Development
This presentation describes a team-based approach to budget development for nonprofit financial management, including goals, personnel and process. Download the presentation and watch the 30-minute webinar for step-by-step guidance.
Resources for Individuals With Dementia
Lola’s Art Kit
Memory Café Toolkit
Giving Voice Initiative inspires and equips choruses that bring joy, well-being, purpose, and community understanding to people with Alzheimer’s and their care partners. Use our toolkit to help...
Hurt People Hurt People
On a recent radio broadcast about the rehabilitation of incarcerated men and women, the prison expert offered her observation that the majority of the prison inmates had been victims of domestic abuse or parental...