Continuing Education

Risky business

Effective, data-driven risk management is proactive, rather than just reactive, and begins with the development of facility-wide policies and procedures that include standards of practice and care protocols. Read More »

Overtime, inadequate training linked to CNA injury rates, study finds

A study by the Research Triangle Institute explores the reasons associated with CNA injuries Read More »

Upstairs Solutions, Care2Learn announce merger

The combined company, which now provides services to 4,000 post-acute care facilities in the United States and Canada, will operate under parent company VectorLearning. Read More »

Geriatric nursing: A growing field

LeadingAge Texas and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center partner to remove the undeserved stigmas attached to a career in geriatric nursing and empower young nurses to realize their role in elder care. Read More »

Providers warned to prepare for April changes to RAI manual

LTC educator and consultant Leah Klusch offers critical guidance in navigating upcoming revisions in the resident assessment process. Providers, take note: The definitions for many terms and items have been changed. Read More »

Practicing learner-centered training

The movement to change the culture of nursing homes to create environments that are real homes, not institutional warehouses, is also changing approaches to staff education. But what types of learning activities support culture change? Read More »

From great silence to loud booming: The changing face of senior care

As the Greatest Generation begins its curtain call, the Baby Boomers are waiting in the wings of the long-term care theater. Providers need to begin changing their settings now--There is no intermission. Read More »

Customized learning, culture change

Grow staff, impact the perceptions of long-term care and deliver on the promise of culture change. A comprehensive approach to staff development is inherently linked to organizational development. Read More »

LeadingAge announces new summit for executives

LeadingAge’s Future of Aging Services Conference and Leadership Summit have been combined to create the PEAK Leadership Summit. Read More »

Free tool kit promotes Alzheimer’s/dementia education for staff

NCCDP offers a free downloadable tool kit, including PowerPoint in-services on many topics, which can be accessed through March 1. Read More »

Computer games designed for Parkinson’s sufferers improve gait, balance

Playing computer-based physical therapy games can help people with Parkinson’s disease improve their gait and balance, according to a new pilot study Read More »

CMS to release customizable nurse aide training modules

Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a memo explaining that the Affordable Care Act mandates enhanced annual nurse Read More »