Director Of Nursing Book For Long Term Care

2018 NInth Edition. Current with all RAI Manual Updates, Surveyor Guidelines and Federal Regulatory Changes. All the essential information on: Staffing ~ Resident Care ~ Quality Assurance ~ MDS Essentials ~Nursing Policy and Procedure ~Long Term Care Regulations ~ Survey Protocols Forms in the Director of Nursing book and on the CD for: Nursing budget ~ Staffing ~ Scheduling ~ Employee records ~Staff education ~ Quality assurance audits ~ Infection control for long term care. The long term care industry is heavily regulated and under increasing public scrutiny. The demands on the Director of Nursing in long term care increase yearly, and she is in a key position to increase and support the quality of care in the skilled nursing facility. There is at present no official training to prepare nurses for the Director of Nursing position in long term care, and nurses who fill the position come from varied backgrounds and degrees of experience. This Director of Nursing book aims to give all of the basic information a long term care Director of Nursing needs today. For the experienced Director of Nursing it provides a good reference for long term care regulations, standards, and laws. The forms included in the Director of Nursing book can greatly expedite job performance. Information is given on organizing the job, managing resident care, staffing, and quality assurance issues. For the new Director of Nursing, or the nurse aspiring to that position, the book outlines all of the major responsibilities of the job. Applicable federal regulations are quoted in each chapter, and forms are throughout the book. All of the forms and nursing care plans in the Director of Nursing book are included on the CD so they can be saved to a computer whenever needed. By adding or deleting entries, the forms and care plans can be made resident specific.

194 pages and CD. Includes FREE 2019 MDS Assessment Scheduling Calendar. Current with all RAI Manual Updates, PDPM updates, Surveyor Guidelines and Federal Regulatory Changes. Comprehensive manual for the new or experienced Director of NursingAll the essential information on Staffing, Resident Care, Quality Assurance, MDS Essentials, Nursing Policy and Procedure, Long Term Care Regulations, Survey Protocols. Forms in the Director of Nursing book and on the CD for Nursing budget, Staffing, Scheduling, Employee records, Staff education, Quality assurance audits, Infection control. Includes 23 Skilled Charting Guidelines. This Director of Nursing book aims to give all of the basic information a long term care Director of Nursing needs today. For the experienced Director of Nursing it provides a good reference for long term care regulations, standards, and laws. The forms included in the Director of Nursing book can greatly expedite job performance. Information is given on organizing the job, managing resident care, staffing, and quality assurance issues.For the new Director of Nursing, or the nurse aspiring to that position, the book outlines all of the major responsibilities of the job. Applicable federal regulations are quoted in each chapter, and forms are throughout the book. Forms and care plans have been updated to ensure compliance with the change to MDS 3.0 and with all of the federal regulations and guidelines updated during the past year.All of the forms and nursing care plans in the Director of Nursing book are included on the CD so they can be saved to a computer whenever needed. By adding or deleting entries, the forms and care plans can be made resident specific.

Packed with essential and easy-to-use materials, this bookcovers issues such as quality assurance, finance and budgeting, reimbursement, and staffing concerns in simple, easy-to understand terms.

"The Long-Term Care Director of Nursing Field Guide, Second Edition" is packed with practical, need-to-know resident care information, essential policies and procedures, and vital regulatory and safety requirements specific to long-term care. This bestseller pays particular attention to hot-button issues such as pain, pressure ulcers, medication administration, infection control, hydration, and nutrition.

Make confident and correct decisions with the only Director of Nursing (DON) guide endorsed by the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care (NADONA). Whether your goal is certification, recertification, or on-the-job training, The Long-Term Care Director of Nursing Field Guide, Third Edition, is a must-have resource to improve quality of care, cut costs, and sharpen your leadership and management skills. New and veteran DONs will benefit from this updated edition, which includes guidance on CMS' new survey process, MDS 3.0, new audit threats, and more.

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This workbook to accompany Assisting in Long-Term Care, 5th Edition, helps you reinforce your knowledge of essential concepts. There are numerous exercises and activities to accompany each lesson, presented in a variety of formats. This assortment challenges you to think about what you learn in various ways.