Ask the nursing expert… about the difference between retention and turnover
By
Amy Stewart
Apr 12, 2024
What is the difference between staff retention and turnover, and how can I use these metrics in our Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings?
Ask the nursing expert … about infection preventionist hours
By
Amy Stewart
Mar 05, 2024
How many hours should we give our infection preventionist?
Ask the nursing expert … about work-life balance
By
Amy Stewart
Feb 01, 2024
I am struggling as the DNS, knowing I am on call 24/7. What are some tips for work-life balance?
Ask the nursing expert… about emergency preparedness plans
By
Amy Stewart
Dec 07, 2023
The three aspects of the emergency preparedness plan most important for the nursing department are: staffing, supplies/resources and communications. Let’s consider each in depth.
Ask the nursing expert … about preparing for respiratory illness season
By
Amy Stewart
Nov 07, 2023
Q: How can we prepare for the coming respiratory illness season?
Ask the nursing expert … about QAPI
By
Amy Stewart
Oct 10, 2023
Q: How can I involve staff in the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program?
Ask the nursing expert … about medication lists
By
Amy Stewart
Sep 12, 2023
Q: On Oct. 1, the MDS starts collecting information regarding provision of the current reconciled medication list to subsequent providers or the resident. How should we prepare?
Ask the nursing expert … about MDS fraud
By
Amy Stewart
Jul 10, 2023
Q: When does a Minimum Data Set error become fraud?
Ask the nursing expert … about social isolation
By
Amy Stewart
Jun 09, 2023
Q: Social isolation is being added to the MDS this Oct. 1. How should we care plan this new item?