Ask the nursing expert: What can the nursing department do to improve our census?
By
Amy Stewart
Jun 02, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has lowered our facility’s census by nearly 20%. What can the nursing department do to improve our census?
Ask the nursing expert: As the director of nursing, how can I make my relationship with the new administrator...
By
Amy Stewart
May 01, 2021
We’re expecting a new administrator. As the director of nursing, how can I make this relationship work?
Ask the nursing expert: Should I complete an Interim Payment Assessment if a Medicare Part A resident...
By
Amy Stewart
Mar 01, 2021
Should I complete an Interim Payment Assessment (IPA) if a Medicare Part A resident becomes COVID-positive during a skilled therapy stay?
Ask the nursing expert: Will CMS continue to conduct focused infection control surveys in 2021?
By
Amy Stewart
Dec 01, 2020
Will the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services continue to conduct Focus Infection Control Surveys in 2021? If so, what should we expect?
Ask the nursing expert: How can we keep our residents from becoming depressed or lonely over the holidays...
By
Amy Stewart
Nov 01, 2020
With COVID-19 and influenza brewing, how can we keep our residents from becoming depressed and feeling lonely over the holidays if they can’t be with their families?
Ask the nursing expert: What can I do to help employees?
By
Amy Stewart
Sep 01, 2020
COVID-19 has taken a toll on staff, and many are reporting feeling upset, depressed and disconnected due to the workplace demands and decisions made during the pandemic. What can I do to help employees?
Ask the nursing expert: COVID-19 has taken a toll on staff. What can I do to help them?
By
Amy Stewart
Jul 08, 2020
COVID-19 has taken a toll on staff, and many are reporting feeling upset, depressed, guilty and disconnected due to the workplace demands and the pandemic. What can I do to help them?
Ask the nursing expert: Our facility seems to struggle with trauma-informed care. Can you provide tips...
By
Amy Stewart
May 01, 2020
Our facility seems to struggle with trauma-informed care. Can you provide tips to help us educate staff?
Ask the nursing expert: How can I determine if a problem rises to the level of requiring a performance...
By
Amy Stewart
Apr 01, 2020
How can I determine if a problem rises to the level of requiring a performance improvement plan (PIP)?
Ask the Nursing Expert
By
Amy Stewart
Sep 06, 2019
I am a brand new director of nursing services. What processes and systems do I need to monitor regularly? To ensure residents receive high-quality care, the DNS must oversee clinical and resident systems,...