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Long-Term Care Nurse Fired for Not Falsifying Documentation

Nurse.com

A long-term care nurse shared that her facility was accused of negligence in failing to use bed rails properly to prevent residents from falling out of bed. . It is unfortunate that the long-term care nurse was terminated from her position at the facility. The report was denied by the organization.

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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period.

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How to Pay for Long-Term Care

Solace

Long-term care can be expensive. My care is going to cost 10 grand a month,’” While you or a loved one may not need this type of care now, Genworth , quoting federal statistics, says 7 out of 10 people will require long-term care in their lifetime. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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The path forward for long-term care

The World According to Dr. El

With staffing shortages, reduced occupancy, the ongoing pandemic and other challenges, it’s a worrisome time for long-term care. author of The Savvy Resident’s Guide , is an Award of Excellence winner in the Blog Content category of the APEX Awards for Publication Excellence program. Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.,

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Mental health, everywhere

The World According to Dr. El

These days, mental health in long-term care is getting far more attention than it used to. ABPP to address the behavioral health needs of long-term care residents. Long-term care is like this woman, who could have benefitted from psychological services decades ago. I know,” I replied.

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Parting thoughts, and a pricey problem

The World According to Dr. El

Over the years, I’ve used the column to explain what psychologists do in long-term care and what they could do if given the chance. I’d like to thank Jim Berklan, John O’Connor, Wayne, and the other folks at McKnight’s Long-Term Care News for the opportunity to write this column and to be a part of their outstanding team.

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A conversation about mental health in LTC

The World According to Dr. El

We spoke about the experiences that inform my thinking about long-term care, and we addressed topics such as the disconnect between mental and physical health, the moral injury and staff burnout exacerbated by the pandemic, and ways of better supporting staff, families and facilities in their efforts to provide quality care.