Quality Improvement

In this session, we will review documentation-related challenges and essential care planning principles. Speaker: Amy Stackman

In this 30 minute bi-monthly chat, we will discuss various topics surrounding NHSN. Topics include official NHSN updates, reminders about upcoming changes, and answers to our most commonly received provider questions. Speaker: Josh Clodius, LNHA

In this session, we will go over the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Learning Objectives: 1. Discuss the basics of physical and mental assessments 2. Talk about how to identify a nursing diagnosis 3. Explain how to implement your plan of action 4. Describe how to create an effective evaluation Speaker: Daphne […]

In this session, we will describe quality measures related to falls, discuss the role of the interdisciplinary team in communication about falls, and identify high-risk medications to both avoid and consider for a gradual dose reduction (GDR). Speakers: Darlene Shoemaker, MS, RN, BC Robert Accetta, RPh, BCGP, FASCP

In this 30 minute bi-monthly chat, we will discuss various topics surrounding NHSN. Topics include official NHSN updates, reminders about upcoming changes, and answers to our most commonly received provider questions. Speaker: Josh Clodius, LNHA

In this session, we will discuss the value of the facility assessment. Speakers: Shirlynn Shafer Tammy Henning

Designed for those who have registered for the AHCA IPCO program, this session reviews the modules and helps prep staff to acquire their certificate. Speaker: Daphne Young

In this session, we will address why an accurate renal function assessment is important for resident health/safety Learning Objectives: 1. Review the available measures of renal function for nursing home residents 2. Apply the use of the renal function assessment to monitor dosing of medications Speaker: Terry Lubowski, PharmD, BS, CPHQ

In this 30 minute bi-monthly chat, we will discuss various topics surrounding NHSN. Topics include official NHSN updates, reminders about upcoming changes, and answers to our most commonly received provider questions. Speaker: Josh Clodius, LNHA

This session will bring to life key elements of infection prevention (IP) in our organization. Learning Objectives: 1. Review key elements of IP 2. Discover ways to help staff become active participants in IP Speaker: Mary Ellen Casey, MSN, RN, MEd, CIC

This session will review key elements of the Dementia Care Change Package. Learning Objectives: 1. Discover the eight steps to create positive change in dementia care 2. Review tools and resources you can access Speaker:  Margie McLaughlin

In this 30 minute bi-monthly chat, we will discuss various topics surrounding NHSN. Topics include official NHSN updates, reminders about upcoming changes, and answers to our most commonly received provider questions. Speaker: Josh Clodius, LNHA