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Biden Administration Sets Nursing Home Staffing Minimums

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TUESDAY, April 23, 2024 -- The first-ever minimum staffing rule has been set for nursing homes, the Biden administration announced Monday.Central to the final rule, first proposed in September, is a requirement that a registered nurse be in every.

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Advances in nursing assessment: a fundamental step in patient care

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Nursing assessments Nursing assessments are the basis for making diagnoses and interventions that meet the needs of the patient. Therefore, any error, lack of information or use of inadequate instruments can affect the next steps in the nursing care process, affecting the quality of care, safety and patient satisfaction.

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Blood Pressure Meds Raise Fracture Risks for Those in Nursing Homes

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MONDAY, May 20, 2024 -- Blood pressure medications appear to more than double the risk of life-threatening bone fractures among nursing home residents, a new study warns.The increased risk stems from the drugs’ tendency to impair balance,

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Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes Continue: Report

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nursing homes, a new government report finds.But the problems didn't end there: The report, issued Thursday by the Inspector. FRIDAY, March 1, 2024 -- Although the pandemic has ended, staffing shortages and employee burnout still plague U.S.

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Dental Issues Plague America's Nursing Home Residents

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nursing home residents have significant dental issues. FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 -- Good oral health is one of the keys to healthy aging, but a sobering new study shows that many U.S. Close to two in every 10 residents have missing teeth, about 8%.

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UArizona College of Nursing receives $2.6M HRSA grant to support Doctor of Nursing Practice students’ clinical placements

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

The University of Arizona College of Nursing was one of 50 institutions nationwide to receive a Health Resources and Services Administration grant to increase the number and diversity of Doctor of Nursing Practice students in clinical rotations at Federally Qualified Health Center partners in southern Arizona.

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UofL secures $6.5 million to enhance training for nursing professionals

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The UofL School of Nursing will use the funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to develop and implement an accelerated Licensed Practical Nurse-to-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN-to-BSN) pathway […] The University of Louisville has received $6.5

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