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NO ONE KNOWS ALL THAT YOU GO THROUGH IN ONE DAY ... NO ONE THAT IS EXCEPT NADONA! WE CARE ABOUT OUR MEMBERS
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| SOME IMPORTANT DEADLINES TO REMEMBER These CE opportunities are information only. NADONA is not responsible for the CE awarded for these programs
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| October 4-7, 2015
AHCA/NCAL's 66th Annual Convention and Expo
The Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
200 East Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
210-807-8500
Visit AHCA/NCAL @ www.ahcancal.org for details and registration
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| October 6, 2015
2015 PharMerica Education Symposia & Exhibition Series
Boston Marriott Quincy
1000 Marriott Drive
Quincy, MA 02169
617-472-1000
www.marriottquincy.com
For details and registration visit www.nadona.org
All dates are subject to change. Additional information will be updated and provided as it becomes available.
For further information please contact Lindsey Richcreek at lindsey.richcreek@
pharmerica.com
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| October 7, 2015
SAVE THE DATE: Oct. 7 HHS Public Forum on Developing Rapid Diagnostics to Combat Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Join stakeholders and ID Week attendees at a public forum in San Diego
on October 7, 2015 to provide input on the types of diagnostics that may
be developed to combat the growth and spread of antibiotic resistant
bacteria.
HHS intends to gather this feedback for a planned prize competition,
where up to $20 million will be made available for the development of
successful rapid diagnostics that may be used by health care providers
to identify bacterial infections and slow the threat of resistance. The
public forum will be held on October 7, 2015, at the Marriott Marquis
Hotel in San Diego, California, in conjunction with IDSA's ID Week. See
Announcement of Public Consultation on Antimicrobial Resistance Rapid,
Point-of-Care Diagnostic Test Challenge to learn more and provide
feedback.
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| October 10, 2015
19th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Michigan Medical Directors Association
Park Place Hotel 300 East State Street Traverse City, MI 49684
View Agenda and Registration at nadona.org/events
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| October 15, 2015
2015 PharMerica Education Symposia & Exhibition Series
Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel
3400 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89169
702-784-5700
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lasbr-renaissance-las-vegas-hotel/
For details and registration visit www.nadona.org
All dates are subject to change. Additional information will be updated and provided as it becomes available.
For further information please contact Lindsey Richcreek at lindsey.richcreek@
pharmerica.com
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| October 18 - 24, 2015
International Infection Prevention Week
Learn More @professionals.site.apic.org/iipw/
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| October 21 - 23, 2015
2015 MI-NADONA/LTC Annual Convocation & Expo 25th Anniversary Masquerade
Motor City Hotel & Casino
2901 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI
www.MINADONA.org
For registration and details visit
2015MINADONA.splashthat.com
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| October 22 - 25, 2015
Best Care Practices In the Geriatrics Continuum 24th Annual Conference
Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Please visit BestCarePractices.org for any updates!
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Please Consider Supporting NADONA/LTC's Long-time Friend and Advocate,
Dr. Richard Stefannaci and His Wife Beth on Behalf of Their Son and Other Children Undergoing Cancer Treatment
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On
April 27, CDC announced the availability of an updated Vaccine
Information Statement (VIS) for pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
(PPSV23). The PPSV23 VIS (dated April 24, 2015) does not differ
significantly from the previous version, which may be used until stocks
are depleted.
The updated VIS is available at: http://www.immunize.org/vis/ppsv.pdf
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THE NATIONAL NURSE ACT of 2015
At the beginning of the 114th Congress, Rep. Peter King (R-NY) and I will re-introduce the National Nurse Act to spring preventive health
forward by designating the Chief Nurse Officer, an existing position in
the U.S. Public Health Service,as the National Nurse for Public Health.
This position would provide a publicly visible nurse leader who
would collaborate with health care leaders to address health
disparities and set goals of better public health.
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Advancing
Excellence in Long-Term Care Collaborative has partnered with Hallmark
to create the You Make A Difference employee recognition program. Now
you can acknowledge achievements and milestones easily and
systematically—anywhere, anytime. Using the many online resources and
the program’s own website, you can:
· Order Hallmark greeting cards and certificates created specifically for
employee recognition.
· Easily add the personal messages that make recognition more meaningful.
· Include a monetary incentive when appropriate.
· Let employees choose their own reward; incentives are redeemed for
gift cards from hundreds of major national retailers, restaurants,
entertainment and travel providers.
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LONG TERM LIVING PROVIDES
Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s flu season and how to prepare your facilities, staff members and residents.
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The
Campaign envisions a health care system where all Americans have access
to high-quality care, with nurses contributing to the full extent of
their capabilities. It is coordinated through the Center to Champion
Nursing in America (CCNA), an initiative of AARP, the AARP Foundation
and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
The Campaign includes 51 state Action Coalitions
and a wide range of health care providers, consumer advocates,
policy-makers, and business, academic and philanthropic leaders.
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Lippincott Has Some New CE Articles Available! Alarm Fatigue - Skin Tears - Pain - Hospice care
Improving the Geriatric Protocol Improves Plan of Care
They all look great and seem like they would
also make good inservicing at our facilities!
Check it out at www.nursingcenter.com
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AHRQ Stats
Medicare
patients with three conditions had the largest number of all-cause
30-day readmissions in 2011: congestive heart failure (134,500
readmissions), septicemia (92,900 readmissions) and pneumonia (88,800
readmissions). These readmissions resulted in $4.3 billion in hospital
costs. (Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Healthcare
Cost and Utilization Project Statistical Brief #172: Conditions With the Largest Number of Adult Hospital Readmissions by Payer, 2011.)
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| National
Association of Directors of Nursing Administration LTC is accredited as
a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
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LTC INFECTION PREVENTIONIST
Do
you have an infection preventionist at your facility who might be
interested with being mentored for personal and professional growth?
NADONA
has an experienced, board certified infection preventionist who is very
interested with mentoring an LTC infection preventionist. If interested, contact Steven Schweon @ Sschweon@ptd.net
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| NADONA Supports The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention’s (CDC)
National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN)
and the Prevention Epicenters Program
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| Heart-ing Family Caregivers Across the Country
Every day, a silent army of Americans performs a great labor of love:
caring for aging parents, spouses, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles,
friends... so they can remain in their homes. We are on duty 24/7, and
often we can’t even take a break. But we wouldn’t have it any other way.
We are the unsung heroes. Here are our stories. We hope you will share
yours.
SELECT HERE TO SHARE YOUR STORY
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| RETIRING OR RETIRED?
If you are a retired Director of Nursing in long term care, have been a NADONA member for a minimum of 5 consecutive years
prior to retirement and are not currently utilizing your RN license in
any work capacity, you are eligible for a lifetime complimentary
membership in NADONA/LTC.
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| Elsevier
and the National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in
Long Term Care Announce Collaboration on eLearning Product
Online course will help care assistants practice safely in today’s challenging healthcare environment
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JOIN NADONA IN WELCOMING OUR
NEWEST STAFF MEMBER! Betty Frandsen, MHA, RN, NHA, CDONA/LTC, C-NE
Director of Clinical Education, Master Trainer, Past-President
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| MS. DORNBERGER GOES TO WASHINGTON PART 2
The Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Sherrie is front row, 4th from the right
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| TO SERVE OUR MEMBERS BETTER WE HAVE RELOCATED TO A LARGER OFFICE THANKS TO A GROWING MEMBERSHIP AND YOU!
NADONA/LTC IS EXCITED TO SHARE OUR NEW LOCATION 1329 E. KEMPER ROAD SUITE 4100A
SPRINGDALE, OH 45246 EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
PHONE AND FAX NUMBERS WILL REMAIN THE SAME
We
thank you in advance for your patience while we improve our services to
serve you better! If we can't take your call personally, the
remainder of this week or next, please leave a voice mail and we will
get back with you right away.
No
one understands All that you go through -
the Details, the Obstacles and Never-ending challenges
that are part of your job As a Nurse Leader in LTC or your
colleagues in NADONA!
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BE ON THE LOOKOUT! COMING SOON NADONA'S NEW INFECTION PREVENTION CERTIFICATION EXAM
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2015 MI-NADONA/LTC Annual Convocation & Expo 25th Anniversary Masquerade
October 21st - 23rd 2015
Motor City Hotel & Casino
2901 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI
www.MINADONA.org
www.2015MINADONA.splashthat.com
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| INTERESTED IN GETTING INVOLVED WITH YOUR CHAPTER? WOULD YOU LIKE TO ASSIST OR SERVE ON A BOARD FOR NEWLY FORMED CHAPTERS? CONTACT JAN WARD AT JAN@NADONA.ORG
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| Do You Have a Presentation You Would Like To Present or Know of a Great Speaker?
COMPLETE THE BEFORE OCTOBER 15, 2015
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| FOR MEMBERS ONLY!!
Be sure to visit our Members Access for discounts on valuable learning tools and merchandise!
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| DON'T FORGET OUR MENTOR PROGRAM
WE ARE HERE TO HELP! ********
Need a Mentor? Have a question? Looking for a Policy?
NADONA will help!
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| | CORPORATE PARTNER RECOGNITION
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DermaRite®
manufactures high quality, affordable skin care, advanced wound care,
and nutritional supplements for healthcare and senior-care facilities.
Our
customers receive access to a comprehensive range of services,
including continuing education, product training, and a wide selection
of tools and guides. Healing in D.E.P.T.H. program
DermaRite’s
newly expanded Healing in D.E.P.T.H. program offers a uniquely holistic
approach to patient care. The goal is to provide you with the tools you
need to care for your patients from without – and within.
D.E.P.T.H.
is a program designed to address four primary areas of patient skin and
wound care. Each step supports the areas below to give caregivers the
tools and services needed to provide optimal care.
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| | CORPORATE PARTNER SUPPORT
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| NADONA University Directory
Note: These CE opportunities are information only. NADONA is not responsible for the CE awarded for these programs
Have
you lost your certificate due to a natural disaster or life altering
event? Call Jan Ward at 800-222-0539 for a replacement on us!
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NADONA is an “NCERS Approved” by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards
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| | Nurses Lounge Offers $1000 Scholarships to State Student
Nurse Associations
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| STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR COLLEAGUESJoin us in Nurses Lounge
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The official study guide for NADONA certification
Make confident and correct decisions with the only Director of Nursing
(DON) guide endorsed by the National Association of Directors of Nursing
Administration in Long-Term Care (NADONA). Whether your goal is
certification, recertification, or on-the-job training, The Long-Term
Care Director of Nursing Field Guide, Second Edition, is a must-have
resource to improve quality of care, cut costs, and sharpen your
leadership and management skills. New and veteran DONs will benefit from
this updated edition, which includes guidance on quality indicator
surveys (QIS), MDS 3.0, new audit threats, and more.
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| The
role of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in long-term care is both
demanding and rewarding. This guide, a must-have resource for new and
seasoned LPNs, will examine the important clinical and management
aspects of the LPN practice in long-term care while providing tips and
tools for the supervision of nursing assistants.
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Who
we are... Since 1986, the National Association of Directors of Nursing
Administration in Long Term Care have been THE leading advocate and
educational organization for DONs, ADONs and RNs in Long Term Care
(LTC). NADONA/LTC was founded by dedicated LTC professionals, and our
board of trustees still consists of LTC professionals. We understand
your daily challenges, and are here to pro-vide you with the tools you
need for professional success.
Since
our onset, NADONA/LTC has reached many mile-stones as an organization.
Our continued growth is due to our members and their ongoing support and
input. Your challenges are our challenges, and we respond daily by
creating new resources, tools and programs that support your
professional growth and development.
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