Tag archive for ‘Resources’
Better Jobs Better Care: Improve Workforce Quality
Better Jobs Better Care is a research and demonstration program with the mission to change policies and practices in long-term care to improve workforce quality. Their website tells you more about their mission and background, and is especially useful as a resource on the long-term care workforce.
FDA Drug Safety Website Now Open
In keeping with increased transparency and the availability of information at the end-user level, the FDA has announced its new drug safety website. Both families and caregivers should find this site useful when evaluating prescription medications.
Connecticut Launches New Website Covering Long-Term Care
In a move designed to make long-term care information clearer and more accessible, Connecticut has announced the launch of a new site which should help citizens find “critically needed services and support programs.”
National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center
In the spirit of providing links to useful long-term care resource centers, we offer this extensive list of agencies who help ensure quality nursing home care. Here you may click on a map of the U.S. and find Ombudsman programs nationwide, as well as other helpful agencies.
Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing Provides Free Educational Resources
If you are unaware of the valuable information provided by the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing, we recommend you check out their site, ConsultGeriRN.org.
Cutting through the Foggy Myths Using Best Practice Guidelines in Long Term Care
Laurie Blanchard of the Info Long-Term Care Blog points us to this excellent resource for best practices in long-term care.
Free Geriatric Mental Health Training Series
Laurie Blanchard of the Info Long-Term Care Blog brought to our attention the following useful resource.
Free Staff Development Presentations by Matt Sevier
From Matt Sevier’s blog, Parragon Healthcare Group is providing free staff development presentations each month.
Nursing Home Boards by State
We have compiled an up-to-date list of nursing home boards by state. While some states offer more comprehensive information than others, we hope you find this resource useful.
Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Resource
This website provides quick access to information about the many long-term care services and planning resources available throughout Pennsylvania.
A great place to start for families and a valuable resource for those working in Pennsylvania long-term care.
Click here to visit Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Care Resource Center.
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