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The Executive Committee of AMDA’s Board of Directors is monitoring the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak and posting updates as they occur. The health, safety, and well-being of the community is our highest priority. This is a rapidly evolving situation; please check the CDC website often for the latest recommendations.
The American Geriatrics Society
Partnership for Health in Aging
A Coalition of Organizations Representing Healthcare Professions Caring for Older Adults
Mission
To prepare America’s formal and informal caregiving workforce to provide quality care for America’s aging population, and to ensure the financial feasibility of providing that care.
NEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE: Quick Assessment Reference Pocket Guides/Badge Buddies for Coding
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering Pocket Guides to assist providers in assessing and coding self-care and mobility, falls, and pressure ulcers/injuries. The pocket guides provide a quick reference for important terms and definitions that promote coding accuracy. These training assets are intended for providers in Home Health Agencies (HHAs), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRFs), Long-Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs), and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). The pocket guides are approximately 2 x 3.5 inches in size and are designed to be worn behind a provider identification badge. The pocket guides cover the following topics:
- Pocket Guide #1: Coding for Self-Care and Mobility Items.
- Pocket Guide #2: Definitions for Coding Section J Fall Items.
- Pocket Guide #3: Pressure Ulcers/Injuries Stages and Definitions. The pocket guides are available under the Downloads section of the Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Training page for each setting:
- Home Health QRP Training
- Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility QRP Training
- Long-Term Care Hospital QRP Training
- Skilled Nursing Facility QRP Training
If you have questions about accessing the resources or feedback regarding the trainings, please email the PAC Training Mailbox (PACTraining@EconometricaInc.com). Content-related questions should be submitted to the setting specific help desk:
- HomeHealthQualityQuestions@cms.hhs.gov
- IRF.Questions@cms.hhs.gov
- LTCHQualityQuestions@cms.hhs.gov
- SNFQualityQuestions@cms.hhs.gov
Medicare Advantage vs. Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans
12 Facts All Seniors Should Know About Medicare
The Ultimate Guide to Medicare Enrollment
26 Frequently Asked Questions About Long-term Care
A Comprehensive Guide to Financial Assistance for Senior Care and Living Expenses
How Much Does a Senior Home Cost?
Aging in Place Design Checklist: How to Design Safe & Accessible Homes
Long-Distance Caregiving: How to Ensure Your Loved Ones are Safe at Home
Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home
Senior Citizen’s Guide To Aging At Home Safely And With Dignity
List of Common Diagnoses of Elderly
Press Release: CMS Develops Additional Code for Coronavirus Lab Tests
Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Response News Alert: CMS Issues Frequently Asked
SNF QRP Data Collection and Final Submission Deadlines for the FY 2021
PAC-SNF-FY2021-QuickReferenceGuide
PAC-SNF-FY2022-QuickReferenceGuide
Head to Toe Infection Prevention Toolkit (ZIP)
Developing a Restful Environment Action Manual (DREAM) Toolkit (ZIP)
CMPRP-Toolkit 1 – Employee Competency Assessments (ZIP)
CMPRP-Toolkit 2 – Employee Satisfaction Survey (ZIP)
CMPRP-Toolkit 3-Guide to Staff Satisfaction (PDF)
CMS Releases ICD-10 Assessment and Maintenance Toolkit
Press Release: HHS Finalizes Historic Rules to Provide Patients More Control of Their Health Data
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic medical care to the sick, injured, and disabled under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and doctors. The LPN/LVN profession only requires you to obtain a diploma, certificate, or associate degree from an accredited nursing program; these typically take one or two years. The term ‘LPN’ is most frequently used to describe these professionals, though some states prefer to call them LVNs.
FDA announces voluntary nationwide recall of all liquid products manufactured by PharmaTech and distributed by six companies
- [UPDATE 8/9/2016] FDA is alerting health care professionals and consumers of PharmaTech’s voluntary recall expansion to include all liquid products due to possible Burkholderia cepacia contamination. These products were manufactured in its Davie, Florida, facility, and distributed and labeled by six firms – Rugby, Major, Bayshore, Metron, Centurion, and Virtus.
Consumers, pharmacies, and health care facilities that have product which is being recalled should stop using and dispensing them immediately. Using these products in a patient whose immune system is compromised could result in infections, which may be life-threatening.
To date, FDA has received adverse event reports related to oral liquid docusate sodium and is not aware of any adverse event reports related to the additional recalled products.
FDA and CDC will provide additional information when it is available.
FDA announces voluntary nationwide recall of oral liquid docusate sodium manufactured by PharmaTech and distributed by Rugby Laboratories
[7/16/16] U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting health care professionals that PharmaTech LLC, Davie, Florida, is voluntarily recalling all non-expired lots of Diocto Liquid, a docusate sodium solution distributed by Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, Michigan. The agency confirmed the product has been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia, a bacteria linked to an outbreak in five states.
PharmaTech manufactures the oral liquid docusate sodium, which is distributed nationwide by Rugby with a Rugby label in one pint (473 mL) bottles.
In addition, FDA has received several adverse event reports of B. cepacia infections in patients. Some of these reports identify liquid docusate sodium products manufactured by companies other than PharmaTech. FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to investigate the extent of this issue in order to identify other potentially contaminated liquid docusate sodium products.
Patient safety is our top priority. FDA joins CDC in recommending that clinicians not use any liquid docusate sodium product as a stool softener or for any other medical purpose.
FDA and CDC will provide additional information when it is available.
FDA encourages health care professionals and patients to report adverse events or quality problems experienced with the use of oral liquid docusate sodium products to FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program:
- Complete and submit the report online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm; or
- Download and complete the form, then submit it via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178.
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The 5 Most Affordable Online MBA Programs 2021
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Finding a Job as a Nursing School Graduate
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Nursing in California: Plan Your Career as an RN or LVN
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Guide to BSN to DNP Programs Online
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) nurse.org
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Age-in-Place Home Improvements: A Room-by-Room Guide
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How to Identify and Address Apathy Caused by Dementia
Top 21 Scholarships for US Entrepreneurs 2021 (Applying tips & Statistics)
The Increasing Demand for Nurses: An Online Guide to Educational and Career Pathways
Guide to Online Nursing Programs
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SeniorCare.com Aging Matters Scholarship
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University HQ Nursing Degree Guide
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8 Simple Questions to Finding Your Nursing Niche
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Healthcare Administration Degrees Guide
Family Nurse Practitioner Programs Online
Free Internet for Students: 7 Providers Offering Support
Online Degrees in Public Service
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Understanding of Federal Student Aid
Advent Health University Night Shift Nurse Survival Guide: Resources, Tools & Tips
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Registered Nursing.org RN to MSN Guide
Healthcare administration degree guidebooks to better help job seekers, professionals, and students understand the changing landscapes of healthcare administration both at school and work. This guidebook can be viewed here: http://www.publichealthdegrees.org/program/masters/mha
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Student Success: A College Survival Guide
The Online MBA in Healthcare Management
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Milken Institute School of Public Health
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WGU Ohio College of Health Professions Online
In the years to come, our country is projected to experience a shortage of nurses that will only be aggravated by the aging Baby Boomer generation. Considering nurses’ contributions to the entire medical industry, the impact would degrade our society’s health at large. It’s increasingly more important than ever to encourage individuals to pursue or advance their careers in nursing.
However, the variety of degree and certificate options, and all the acronyms that come with them can make the nursing field difficult to navigate. In order to help alleviate the confusion, my team at Nursing.org curated a streamlined series of guides breaking down degree types, program requirements, and flexible degree options. You can check them out below:
Becoming a Nurse Series
Nursing Career Pathways
https://www.nursing.org/careers/
Earning a Nursing Degree:
https://www.nursing.org/degrees/
Flexible Nursing Programs:
https://www.nursing.org/online-programs/
Accelerated Nursing Programs:
https://www.nursing.org/online-programs/accelerated-nursing-programs/
Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant
What is a CNA?
https://www.nursing.org/careers/certified-nursing-assistant/
Flexible CNA Programs:
https://www.nursing.org/online-programs/certified-nursing-assistant/
Scholarships for Prospective Nurses:
https://www.nursing.org/scholarships/
In order for our healthcare system – and more broadly, our society – to be able to address the needs of its people, we need well-trained nurses to counteract the shortage. We researched these guides to help nurses advance their careers for the betterment of both their lives and their communities.
Earning an Associate’s in Nursing
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Family Nurses Practitioner Programs Guideline
How to Become a Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Program Guides
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NP Continuing Education: General CME, plus CE by Specialty
Nurse Practitioner Requirements
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- Nursing Home STRONG ECHO provides regular videoconferencing learning sessions for any healthcare professionals working in long term care. Nursing Home STRONG – Center for Older Adults (unthsc.edu)
- Geriatrics ECHO supports primary care providers in their efforts to care for older adults in the community through video conferencing sessions with case discussions. HSC Geriatrics ECHO – Center for Older Adults (unthsc.edu)
- Online education modules are available anytime for any interested health professional. Geriatric Continuing Education Modules – Center for Older Adults (unthsc.edu)
The Joint Commission’s Weekly Newsletter
Published for Joint Commission-accredited organizations and interested health care professionals, R3 Report provides the rationale and references that The Joint Commission employs in the development of new requirements. While the standards manuals also may provide a rationale, R3 Report goes into more depth, providing a rationale statement for each element of performance (EP). The references provide the evidence that supports the requirement. R3 Report may be reproduced if credited to The Joint Commission. Sign up for email delivery.
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Vaccine Safety Resources for Healthcare Providers
Provider’s Role: Importance of Vaccine Administration and Vaccine Storage & Handling
Safety Information about Specific Vaccines
| National Council on Aging: Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs |
Common Vaccine Safety Concerns
| The updated “Hand in Hand: A Training Series for Nursing Homes” is now available on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Integrated Surveyor Training website. This training focuses on person-centered care for residents with dementia and resident-abuse prevention. Click on the following links to access the self-paced online training or downloadable materials for an instructor-led course.
CMS Hand in Hand: A Training Series for Nursing Homes Online CMS Hand in Hand: A Training Series for Nursing Homes to Download |
2019 Wound Care Conference Guide Winter-Spring
2019 Wound Care Certifications Guide
2019 Wound Care Organizations Guide
The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) is an independent not-for-profit professional organization dedicated to the prevention and management of pressure injuries. Formed in 1986, the NPIAP Board of Directors is composed of leading experts from different health care disciplines— all of whom share a commitment to the prevention and management of pressure injuries. With our focus on pressure injury prevention and management, the NPIAP serves as a unique resource to health care professionals, the government, public, and health care agencies. The NPIAP welcomes and encourages the participation of those interested in pressure injury issues through utilization of NPIAP educational materials, participation at national conferences, and support of efforts in public policy, education and research.