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Understanding the Role of a Restorative Aide in Long-Term Care

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Restorative Aides: The Unsung Heroes of Long-Term Care Restorative aides are the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly in long-term care facilities to enhance the physical and mental well-being of residents. They communicate this information to the nursing and therapy teams to ensure coordinated care.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Involuntary Nursing Home Discharges/Transfers in Missouri

Healthcare Law Insights blog

Many long-term care residents live in Missouri nursing homes for years. In certain cases, nursing homes may discharge or transfer a resident even if the resident does not consent to the discharge or transfer – this is known as an “involuntary discharge” or an “involuntary transfer.” 19 CSR 30-82.050(3).

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What Is The Value Of PCT Certification?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Assisting with Mobility: Helping patients move around the facility, including assisting with bed transfers, repositioning, or using wheelchairs. Assisting with wound care and dressing changes as needed. Communicating with patients to understand their concerns and relaying important information to the nursing staff.

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Expectations of Becoming a Nurse

Will Peach MD

Clinical rotations in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities, provide hands-on experience and practical skills training, preparing students for the challenges they will face in their nursing careers.

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What Will You Learn In LPN Classes?

Mildred Elley

They work closely with the healthcare team to administer medication, take vital signs, assist with meals, provide wound care, and provide nursing care to the population they are working with. LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurse) demonstrate effective therapeutic communication to provide care to their patients.

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What Will You Learn In LPN Classes?

Mildred Elley

They work closely with the healthcare team to administer medication, take vital signs, assist with meals, provide wound care, and provide nursing care to the population they are working with. LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurse) demonstrate effective therapeutic communication to provide care to their patients.

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New HIPAA Regulations in 2022-2023

The HIPAA Journal

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) also published an interoperability rule in March 2020 that applies to Medicare- and Medicaid-participating short-term acute care hospitals, long-term care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, children’s hospitals, cancer hospitals, and critical access hospitals (CAHs).

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