Nursing home management

While you may be responsible for the quality of life for each of your residents via activity planning, you cannot do it alone. You need the buy-in and participation from your nursing staff, including aids (CNAs), to take your activity program from good to great. In this article we cover: Regulation and Best Practices Benefits for Residents Benefits for Nursing Staff Challenges to Nursing Participation How Nursing Staff Can Participate 15 Ways to Get Nursing Staff Involved

Progress notes are an essential part of the documentation required in nursing homes and assisted care facilities. They record changes that impact on the delivery of care and are used to review and update care plans. In this article we cover: The Role of Activity Professionals in Recording Progress Notes Important Elements of Progress Notes 12 Tips for Writing Progress Notes Exaples of Progress Notes - good and bad

Great for nursing homes, hospice workers, and caregivers, this printable checklist covers all patient care from hygiene to medication to light housework. Easy to download and print

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These days nurses don't only have to work in hospitals and doctor's offices. There are plenty of ways that nurses can work from home.

Today I am going to give you some tips and ideas to help when you have to move your Mom into a nursing home!

Checklist for moving to a nursing home after selecting the facility. Here's what to take, pack,and move.