For some reason, it seems like practitioners run away from diagnosing people with Alzheimer’s disease. I don’t understand that when, in fact, Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 75% to 80% of all dementias. ...
Life is like an apple
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 09, 2017
Have you ever contemplated on an apple? Not the tech stuff but the fruit.
Sharing of the minds
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Feb 27, 2024
In the past three weeks, I have been involved in some great “meeting of the mind” sessions. One was the AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards Silver Team Leader meeting. Prior to and following that one, I attended...
Independence Day — for all
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 28, 2016
Yes, July 4th is right around the corner. Time to think of backyard barbecues, fireworks, blockbuster movies and … §483.25 — Quality of Care.
Are you a good shepherd?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Aug 01, 2023
I think most people are familiar with Psalm 23. It’s the one that starts with “The Lord is my shepherd,” talks about walking in the shadow of death… you know, that one. If you don’t go...
It’s not a bad habit: What’s your coffee IQ?
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jun 13, 2011
So it’s 4 a.m. and I’m still up finishing a project and jonesing for a cup of my favorite brand of coffee, NuJava. Yes, I am a coffee snob, because I like my coffee like I like my men …...
Where in the !@#$% are their inspection processes?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Oct 22, 2012
What if compounding pharmacies were given even a quarter of the scrutiny of long-term care inspections? If that were done, I don’t believe there would be a fungus among us!
Just a virtual girl in a virtual world
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Feb 23, 2021
So, here I am, teaching and meeting virtually multiple times a day. I’m kind of feeling like a virtual girl in the virtual world. I mean, virtual teaching is great as you can reach multiple communities...
Who’s at your table?
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Sep 30, 2019
What if we had a potluck meal and sat down with the people who work with us, no matter what the department, job duty, no matter where you came from or what you believe in, etc.?
We never shut down
By
Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jan 24, 2018
As the government shut down over the weekend, it struck me once again: We in long-term care do not close our doors. Ever.