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Addressing Workplace Violence in Post-Acute Care

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A new survey conducted by Nurse.com for the 2024 Nurse Salary and Job Satisfaction Report revealed a concerning trend in workplace violence in post-acute care settings. 59% of nurses in long-term care experienced verbal abuse, and 24% experienced physical assault or abuse. Below are some findings from the survey.

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What is Pre-Acute Care and Why Do We Need it?

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What is pre-acute care? Pre-acute care is a term that describes the care provided to patients before they need acute care services such as hospitalization or an emergency department visit. Pre-acute care may include preventive screenings, health education, and early intervention programs.

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What is Pre-Acute Care and Why Do We Need it?

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What is pre-acute care? Pre-acute care is a term that describes the care provided to patients before they need acute care services such as hospitalization or an emergency department visit. Pre-acute care may include preventive screenings, health education, and early intervention programs.

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Adding LPNs to Acute Care Teams

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I had a long leadership history of […] The post Adding LPNs to Acute Care Teams appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader. Some systems, such as Community Health Systems, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Dartmouth Hitchcock, have successfully been doing this for years.

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Creating Effective Training Programs in Post-Acute Care

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Training post-acute care professionals is essential to providing high-quality care and to the success of your organization. Six strategies to improve your training programs Here are six strategies that can make your training programs more effective and help improve care outcomes: 1.

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Post-Acute Care Training Promotes Employees as an Asset

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It is probably no surprise to you that your post-acute care (PAC) organization’s biggest asset is its employees. Those topics are related to frequent and significant changes in reimbursement, the rising complexity of care required for higher acuity levels, and partnership strategies with acute care providers.

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Severe Wound Care Is Shifting to Post-Acute Care

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Take advantage of the trend As more patients with severe wounds seek care in post-acute care settings, new opportunities present themselves for your organization. Building a wound care specialty can bring new clients to your business. Developing a solid wound care foundation can benefit your agency in many ways.