People of all ages can have a fall, including those living in an assisted living facility. It’s important that staff know what interventions can be done to decrease the risk and frequency. First, be sure you have asked the resident and the family … [Continue reading] about Start the Year Off with Increased Fall Prevention Goal
Life Safety Training in Skilled Nursing Centers
The Plant Manager of the skilled nursing facility has an important role in the safety and well-being of the residents residing in the facility. The Plant Manager is responsible for maintaining the facility, grounds and equipment. In addition to that, … [Continue reading] about Life Safety Training in Skilled Nursing Centers
CMS Updates and Initiatives Surrounding Phase III Requirements
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued QSO-20-03-NH that gives the final status for Phase 3 of the Requirements of Participation, arbitration, improvements in infection prevention and control and the release of toolkit 3. These … [Continue reading] about CMS Updates and Initiatives Surrounding Phase III Requirements
Rural County Nursing Assistant Wins First Place in CNA Essay Contest with Stories of Respect for Residents, Passion for Caring
Florida Health Care Association is pleased to recognize Tiwana Mutch-Miller, Certified Nursing Assistant at Brynwood Health and Rehabilitation Center, as the First Place winner of FHCA's 2019 CNA Essay Contest. This year’s contest focused on the … [Continue reading] about Rural County Nursing Assistant Wins First Place in CNA Essay Contest with Stories of Respect for Residents, Passion for Caring
Nursing Assistant with More Than 20 Years at Palm Beach Gardens Center Takes Home Second Place in CNA Essay Contest
Diana Barr, a 20+ year Certified Nursing Assistant at Chatsworth at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, took home Second Place in Florida Health Care Association's 2019 CNA Essay Contest. This year’s contest focused on the theme, “CNAs: A Caring … [Continue reading] about Nursing Assistant with More Than 20 Years at Palm Beach Gardens Center Takes Home Second Place in CNA Essay Contest