Ask the Nursing Expert about … the Facility-Wide Assessment
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Judi Kulus, MSN, MAT, RN, NHA, RAC-MT, DNS-CT
Dec 06, 2017
My administrator has asked me to lead the effort to prepare our Facility-Wide Assessment (FWA). What does this mean for me, as the director of nursing?
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Amy Stewart
Dec 01, 2021
When and how should we use the informal dispute resolution process?
Ask the nursing expert about… wound programs
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jan 04, 2016
I am a new RN 3-11 shift supervisor, and new to skilled nursing. Can you please highlight what I should do to initiate a wound program?
Ask the nursing expert: How can I learn to write a Plan of Correction?
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Anne Marie Barnett
Jun 05, 2012
I learned how to write the Plan of Correction from a more seasoned director of nursing colleague of mine. Odds are there is somebody you know or look up to in the profession who might be able to give you...
Ask the Nursing Expert about … DON responsibilities
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jun 06, 2016
I’m new to long-term care as a director of nursing. I love the residents that we care for, but it’s so hard to manage the surveys, ombudsman, Department of Health, etc. The hours are more than...
Ask the nursing expert: Is goal-setting realistic for nursing departments?
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Anne Marie Barnett
Jan 03, 2012
Anne Marie Barnett, RN, President, Maryland NADONA/LTC
Ask the nursing expert: What are some tasks to give the assistant DON?
By
Amy Stewart
Apr 01, 2022
Q: We recently hired an assistant director of nursing. As the director of nursing services, what are some tasks I could delegate?
Ask the nursing expert: How should we begin to prepare for influenza season?
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Amy Stewart
Oct 01, 2020
How should we begin to prepare for influenza season?
Ask the Nursing Expert about… becoming a DON
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Nov 05, 2015
I am a new director of nursing, and the staff is tired due to a lot of changes in the last year. Where do I start?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … the final rule from CMS
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Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Dec 06, 2016
My corporation has been talking about an intense new rule. What do I need to know?