http://www.mcknights.com/nursing/topic/703/ Articles tagged with Nursing from McKnight's Long Term Care News McKnight's custserv@mcknights.com no Denise Wassenaar, RN, MS, NHA, has joined MDI Achieve as the new chief clinical officer, the company announced. http://www.mcknights.com/new-chief-clinical-officer-at-mdi-achieve/article/294316/ Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Denise Wassenaar, RN, MS, NHA, has joined MDI Achieve as the new chief clinical officer, the company announced. McKnight's Nursing leaders should curb 'lateral hostility' by addressing incidents as soon as they occur, advises a recent article in American Journal of Nursing. In a series coordinated by the American Organization of Nurse Executives, nurses are given guidance on leadership. In "Crucial Conversations in the Workplace," Katherine Major, MSN, RN, writes about a framework for conflict resolution. http://www.mcknights.com/guidance-on-conversations-could-help-nurses-residents/article/291281/ Wed, 01 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT Nursing leaders should curb 'lateral hostility' by addressing incidents as soon as they occur, advises a recent article in American Journal of Nursing. In a series coordinated by the American Organization of Nurse Executives, nurses are given guidance on leadership. In "Crucial Conversations in the Workplace," Katherine Major, MSN, RN, writes about a framework for conflict resolution. McKnight's The most expensive nursing home care is on average found on the East Coast, according to data released Wednesday. http://www.mcknights.com/southern-providers-charge-less-for-care-east-coast-price-tags-bigger-data-shows/article/283310/ Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:30:00 GMT The most expensive nursing home care is on average found on the East Coast, according to data released Wednesday. McKnight's Newly registered nurses should be encouraged to participate in online modules to learn about quality improvement protocols, and healthcare providers should make sure staffing levels are high enough for RNs to participate in QI activities, researchers said recently. http://www.mcknights.com/new-nurses-need-help-with-qi-study-says/article/282764/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:07:37 GMT Newly registered nurses should be encouraged to participate in online modules to learn about quality improvement protocols, and healthcare providers should make sure staffing levels are high enough for RNs to participate in QI activities, researchers said recently. McKnight's A bullying supervisor isn't hurting just a specific employee. He or she also is creating a negative workplace culture, researchers say. http://www.mcknights.com/supervisor-abuse-has-ripple-effects-in-workplace-study/article/282763/ Sat, 02 Mar 2013 02:05:09 GMT A bullying supervisor isn't hurting just a specific employee. He or she also is creating a negative workplace culture, researchers say. McKnight's A new six-step approach from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing professors outlines management of behavioral symptoms in dementia. http://www.mcknights.com/new-johns-hopkins-process-tackles-dementia-symptoms/article/279168/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:54:00 GMT A new six-step approach from Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing professors outlines management of behavioral symptoms in dementia. McKnight's Nursing and healthcare professionals from around the globe will convene Wednesday through Friday at the 7th Annual American Nurses Association "Nursing Quality Conference." The latest research relating to organizational performance and its effects on care will be a focal point that all providers can learn from for the coming era of bundled payments and team care. Findings gleaned from 1,900 hospitals in the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators Former will be featured. Registered nurse and country music star Naomi Judd will be a keynote speaker. Safe patient handling is the focus of one special breakout session on opening day. Up to 13.5 contact hours may be earned. http://www.mcknights.com/nurses-focusing-on-quality-of-care-indicators-to-share-experiences/article/278545/ Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:24:34 GMT Nursing and healthcare professionals from around the globe will convene Wednesday through Friday at the 7th Annual American Nurses Association "Nursing Quality Conference." The latest research relating to organizational performance and its effects on care will be a focal point that all providers can learn from for the coming era of bundled payments and team care. Findings gleaned from 1,900 hospitals in the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators Former will be featured. Registered nurse and country music star Naomi Judd will be a keynote speaker. Safe patient handling is the focus of one special breakout session on opening day. Up to 13.5 contact hours may be earned. McKnight's The Joint Commission recently unveiled a Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation program. The program — which replaces its Long Term Care Accreditation program — is designed to help providers achieve, maintain and demonstrate excellence. http://www.mcknights.com/joint-commission-replaces-long-term-care-accreditation-program/article/275323/ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:00:00 GMT The Joint Commission recently unveiled a Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation program. The program — which replaces its Long Term Care Accreditation program — is designed to help providers achieve, maintain and demonstrate excellence. McKnight's Quality levels and customer satisfaction levels continue to improve in skilled nursing facilities, although increasing retention levels in certain positions remains a challenge, according to a new quality report from the American Health Care Association. http://www.mcknights.com/nursing-home-quality-improves-increasing-staff-retention-remains-goal-ahca-report-says/article/269265/ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 11:30:00 GMT Quality levels and customer satisfaction levels continue to improve in skilled nursing facilities, although increasing retention levels in certain positions remains a challenge, according to a new quality report from the American Health Care Association. McKnight's When you look the possible issues that result in the transition from acute care to long-term care, lack of communication is a major issue. http://www.mcknights.com/making-changes-in-communication/article/267593/ Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:30:00 GMT When you look the possible issues that result in the transition from acute care to long-term care, lack of communication is a major issue. McKnight's