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| Dependent Adult Abuse for Mandatory Reporters (Iowa) - Tenth Edition | ||
| Author : Mary Madison, R.N., RAC-CT, CDP | ||
| Purpose : To increase awareness of abuse, educating potential reporters of abuse on proper reporting procedures and relaying information on the interventions available to older adults who are in abusive situations. Abuse Education Review Panel Approval #572. |
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| Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease | ||
| Author : Mary Madison, R.N., RAC-CT, CDP | ||
| Purpose : To increase the knowledge and awareness of Alzheimer's disease for assisted living and long-term care staff. The number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease will continue to grow in the next few years. Families as well as facility staff will need to be equipped with the facts about this devastating disease as well as the tools to provide quality, loving care. |
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| Building on 3.0 Basics - It’s Everyone’s Business (Second Edition) | ||
| Author : Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP | ||
| Purpose : To explore the elements of the MDS 3.0 that impact billing and the bottom line in a long-term care facility. The focus is on the MDS 3.0 items that factor into the RUG-IV calculations and how the collection of care data is critical to reimbursement. Designed for a multi-disciplinary audience, completion of this self-study will provide participants with tools for managing and optimizing reimbursement. |
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| Falls in the Elderly (Third Edition) | ||
| Author : Mary Madison, R.N., RAC-CT, CDP | ||
| Purpose : To educate licensed nurses and administrators as to the risks of falls in the elderly. Participants will gain valuable information on the effects of falling and interventions to prevent falls as well as setting up and monitoring effective fall reduction/prevention programs so that Iowa long-term care facilities are safe environments for our elderly citizens. |
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| Where the ACTION is! - Professionalism | ||
| Author : Mary Madison, R.N., RAC-CT, CDP | ||
| Purpose : To describe the basic principles of professionalism. The direct caregiver will gain a sense of pride in the work he/she does in long-term care. |
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| Where the ACTION is! - Taking the Bite Out of Oral Care | ||
| Author : Nancy Adams, R.N., RAC-CT | ||
| Purpose : To explain the basic principles of oral care. The Direct Care/Universal Worker will learn to enhance the quality of life for residents through best oral care practices. |
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| Where the ACTION is! - Surviving the Survey Process | ||
| Author : Mary Madison, R.N., RAC-CT, CDP | ||
| Purpose : To describe the responsibility a Direct Care/Universal Worker has during the survey process and underscore the importance of the worker's role. The Direct Care/Universal Worker will learn how important skills, knowing the residents, and familiarity with the residents' care plans will impact a positive survey outcome. |
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