Continuing Education

Innovation program to reduce nursing home hospitalizations

The Center for Innovation has invested more than $30 million for Indiana University’s project to reduce avoidable hospitalizations for nursing home residents by providing higher levels of care on site. Read More »

Joshua Freitas named NCCDP’s 2016 educator of the year

The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners has named a former OPTIMA award winner the educator of the year for educating—and inspiring—frontline staff on dementia care. Read More »

mmLearn.org expands healthcare training video collection

The Web-based training company adds new training resources based on current trends and industry demand to fill employee healthcare training gaps, increase job satisfaction, reduce turnover and ultimately improve patient care.   Read More »

New association for DNSs launches

The American Association of Directors of Nursing Services (AADNS) will offer DNSs in long-term care and post-acute care training, certification and host conferences.  Read More »

Iowa won’t require nursing home employees to complete dementia care training

State legislators failed to pass a bill that would have required nursing home employees to learn how and be assessed on how they care for people with dementia.  Read More »

ACHCA elects new president and CEO

Cecilia Sepp, CAE will serve as president and CEO of the American College of Health Care Administrators beginning Jan. 4, 2016. Read More »

ANA appoints new president of ANCC

Patricia Reid Ponte, a nursing executive, researcher and educator, has been tapped as the next president of the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the largest nurse credentialing organization and a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. Read More »

Elsevier, NADONA/LTC team up to offer online training class

New online class will train staff and long-term care facilities comply with accreditation and regulatory standards. Read More »

New geriatric training program for nursing home staff

A first-of-its-kind geriatric education program teaches clinical and non-clinical staff how to improve the care of older adults. Read More »

Alzheimer’s Foundation stresses relationship building in new training video

The six-hour video training course taps the insights of several geriatrics experts and incldues the oppportunity to apply for an AFA certificate in dementia care. Read More »

AMDA member to lead national trial aimed at antibiotic reduction

The $1.5 million trial will be lead by the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's David A. Nace, MD. Read More »

Online tool teaches nurses best-practice skills

A new online tool helps nurses learn evidence-based practice skills. Read More »

ALFA announces credentialing body

The Assisted Living Federation of America has moved one step closer to its aim of quantifying the quality of those working in the industry by establishing an organization to offer certification. Professional standards and an accreditation process are expected to follow. Read More »

NCAL updates assisted living principles

The National Center for Assisted Living puts an increased focus on culture change, training and safety in a newly revised guide. Read More »

Direct-care workers in the Washington spotlight

Improved training, background checks and pay scales for direct-care workers are being addressed on Capitol Hill. Read More »

Online education company expands offerings for LTC professionals

Online education and training sessions often suit the busy schedules of LTC professionals. Read More »

Dementia training provider adds ADL module

A national dementia education provider launches a 10-part training series for caregivers on approaching the activities of daily living. Read More »

7 strategies for 2014

Grooming your business for 2014 and beyond involves fresh views, retrained skills and new ways to interact with the local markets. Read More »

Long-Term Living’s LinkedIn group celebrates 1,600 members

The Seahawks weren't the only team celebrating a win on Super Bowl Sunday. Read More »

New senior living, post-acute online courses in the works

Those working in the senior living and post-acure environments will have new coursework available to them when the fruits of an industry collaboration are realized. Read More »

ConnectedLiving launches new learning center for seniors

Resident empowerment goes back to school as one company adds an online "university" of content and tools to engage seniors in learning about health topics. Read More »

Leaders of Tomorrow: G. Allen Power, MD

Congratulations to Long-Term Living's  final 2013 Leaders of Tomorrow award winners: G. Allen Power, MD, Eden Mentor at St. John's Home in Rochester, New York and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester. Read about Dr. Power's mission to bring culture change to seniors, with a special focus on dementia. Read More »

SNFs included in Rhode Island’s first nurse residency program

In addition to hospitals and clinics, nursing homes will be a practice setting in a newly developed Rhode Island nurse residency program. Read More »

Beyond fall prevention: Solving the hip fracture crisis

When is a fracture not just a fracture? When it’s a hip fracture. Hip fractures in the elderly can have devastating consequences. Read More »

Managing assessment and documentation for a successful incontinence program

Incontinence management is a critical issue in skilled nursing facilities, especially as it relates to increased regulatory oversight, budgetary considerations, rehospitalization rates and quality of life for residents. The proper documentation of incontinence is essential in the clinical record and in the MDS database. Read More »

How LGBT-friendly is your LTC community?

As the baby boomer generation ages, long-term care is seeing an emergence of care facilities and policies that are designed to bring care equity to residents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. How have you taken proactive steps to make sure your caregivers are educated in cultural acceptance? Read More »

Offering continuing education benefits LTC communities

Developing relationships with potential referral sources is one of the most important duties of a senior living executive. One provider found that offering CE courses helped acquaint referral sources with its community while providing these professionals with valuable content. Read More »

By 2020, 5.2 million more healthcare workers will be needed, study says

However the Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, the need for additional healthcare workers at all levels will continue to grow. Read More »

Opportunities for enhancement

In Texas, an innovative approach by academia and the long-term care industry to improve the culture of long-term care offers CNAs education to improve their skill levels and professionalism. With this background in critical thinking, they can begin to take their first steps on the career ladder. Read More »

Nursing’s top 10 pressing issues

A newly released book, “The Power of Ten—2011-2013: Nurse Leaders Address the Profession’s 10 Most Pressing Issues,” takes on hot button topics, with input from more than 30 international nurse leaders. Read More »