Ask the Nursing Expert about … dignity citations
We just finished our state and federal survey and received one federal citation. It is about dignity — are you familiar with this regulation, and if so, can you help me research?
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Ask the Nursing Expert about … the final rule from CMS
My corporation has been talking about an intense new rule. What do I need to know?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … director of nursing skill sets
How have director of nursing skill sets changed the most in recent years? What should I be concentrating on to enhance my skill sets and marketability?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … staff meetings
As a director of nursing, how often should I hold staff meetings with all of our nurses? What are MUST topics at these meetings?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … administrator relationships
What are ways a director of nursing can adopt to “get in good” with the boss (the administrator)?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … ideas on what I can do for my staff
I am a new director of nursing. Can you share some ideas on what I can do for my staff?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … DON responsibilities
I’m new to long-term care as a director of nursing. I love the residents that we care for, but it’s so hard to manage the surveys, ombudsman, Department of Health, etc. The hours are more than a normal job. How do I keep going?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … discharge planning
I’ve been hired at a long-term care facility as a care manager, and my entire background has been in case management from the acute care side. What in particular should I know about discharge planning?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … Electronic medical records
I’m the assistant director of nursing and my corporate office told me that we were going to electronic medical records soon and I was going to be in charge of the rollout. They also told me about new legislation that came out that I need to be aware of. Do you know about this?
Ask the Nursing expert about … elopement programs
My director of nursing asked me to start an elopement program. Since I’m new to long-term care, can you tell me what I should do, and where I should start?
