Ask the Nursing Expert about … behavioral difficulties
By
Judi Kulus, MSN, MAT, RN, NHA, RAC-MT, DNS-CT
Oct 06, 2017
I heard that nursing homes can get cited for causing residents to have behavioral difficulties. Can you explain?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … the new survey process
By
Amy Franklin, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT
Sep 06, 2017
I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. Do you have any tips to assist with the new survey process?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … switching facilities
By
Amy Franklin, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT
Aug 09, 2017
Should I stay or should I go after finally achieving success?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … policies and procedures
By
Amy Franklin, RN, DNS-MT, QCP-MT
Jul 06, 2017
How can I simplify the policies and procedures at my facility to make them more user-friendly?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … dignity citations
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jan 06, 2017
We just finished our state and federal survey and received one federal citation. It is about dignity — are you familiar with this regulation, and if so, can you help me research?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … the final rule from CMS
By
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?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … staff meetings
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Oct 01, 2016
As a director of nursing, how often should I hold staff meetings with all of our nurses? What are MUST topics at these meetings?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … ideas on what I can do for my staff
By
Angel McGarrity-Davis, RN, CDONA, NHA
Jul 04, 2016
I am a new director of nursing. Can you share some ideas on what I can do for my staff?
Ask the Nursing Expert about … DON responsibilities
By
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 about… wound programs
By
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?