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Substance Use Disorder Package

May 12, 2023 — Training highlights include: Understanding what Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is and the symptoms Reviewing the different types of substances that can lead to SUD Exploring the effects of SUD and identification of an emergency related to SUD Reviewing the F-tags associated with SUD. Package includes Self Guided Narrated PowerPoint Post Test

Effective Communication Package

May 12, 2023 — Training highlights include: Understanding what effective communication is and is not Reviewing the skills needed for effective communication Understanding how communication and cultural competency are tied together Exploring the barriers to communications Reviewing the 7 C’s of effective communication Package includes Self Guided Narrated PowerPoint Post Test

Licensed Nurse’s Role in Prevention of Pressure Injuries Package

May 12, 2023 — A presentation for licensed nursing staff on prevention of pressure injuries. Objectives include: Understanding the nurse’s role in prevention of pressure injuries Identifying the critical need for proactive thinking to identify and respond to a resident’s decline Reviewing the importance of skin evaluations Identifying and monitoring high risk residents

Critical Thinking – Making the Most of Your At-Risk Meeting

May 12, 2023 — Participants will: Explore the value of the “at risk” meeting Review organization and structure for an efficient meeting Discuss selection of residents for review Explore team engagement for the meeting Review suggestions for documentation of meeting discussion and recommendations

Skilled Nursing Documentation

May 12, 2023 — Objectives include: Know the importance of skilled documentation in relation to regulatory requirements, resident outcomes, and best practices Recall skilled services and examples Describe appropriate documentation components based on clinical condition Summarize best practices for interpreting hospital transfer information

Overview of F-689 Pressure Ulcers

May 12, 2023 — Participants will: explore the intent of the regulation; review guidance for staging PU/PI; and review considerations and strategies for: Risk / Prevention, Identification, Assessment, Treatment, Investigation, Monitoring, and Documentation

Fundamentals of Legal Documentation

May 12, 2023 — Reviews fundamental principles of documentation and consequences for incomplete/inaccurate documentation; has a focus on individual nurse risks