scholarly journals A Critical Review of Instruments for Nursing Assistants’ Scope of Practice and a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care Settings

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Karacsony
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Nursing Assistants ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Palliative Approach

scholarly journals The Development and Testing of KNACC: Knowledgeable Nursing Assistants as Creative Caregivers

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 675-675
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Eaton ◽  
Kristin Cloyes ◽  
Brooke Paulsen ◽  
Connie Madden ◽  
Lee Ellington
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Nursing Assistants ◽  
Direct Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Memory Care

Abstract Nursing assistants (NAs) provide 80% of direct care in long-term care settings, yet are seldom viewed as skilled professionals. Empowering NAs is linked to improved resident outcomes. In this study, we collaborate with NAs to adapt and test the feasibility and acceptability of arts-based creative caregiving techniques (CCG) for use in long-term care. We held a series of focus groups (n=14) to adapt, refine, and enhance usability. We then evaluated implementation in two waves of testing (n=8). Those working in memory care units were more likely to use all techniques, while those working in rehabilitation were more hesitant to implement. Participants reported using CCG to distract upset residents. Family members were excited about implementation, and NAs not participating wanted to learn CCG. Nursing assistants have the potential to become experts in creative caregiving but may require in-depth training to improve use.

The vulnerability of nursing home residents to the Covid-19 pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 57-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward H Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Home ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Nursing Home Residents ◽  
Nursing Assistants ◽  
Nursing Home Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Care Facilities

Residents in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities comprise a large percentage of the deaths from Covid 19. Is this inevitable or are there problems with NHs and their care that increase the susceptibility of their residents. The first U.S. cluster of cases involved the residents, staff, and visitors of a Seattle-area nursing home. Study of this cluster suggested that infected staff members were transmitting the disease to residents. The quality of nursing home care has long been a concern and attributed to chronic underfunding and resulting understaffing. Most NH care is delivered by minimally trained nursing assistants whose low pay and limited benefits compel them to work in multiple long-term care settings, increasing their risk of infection, and work while ill. More comparative studies of highly infected long-term care facilities with those organizations that were able to better protect their residents are urgently needed. Early evidence suggests that understaffing of registered nurses may increase the risk of larger outbreaks.

scholarly journals Implementing a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care: A Program Evaluation

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (6) ◽  
pp. e29-e30
Author(s):  
Sharon Kaasalainen ◽  
Tamara Sussman ◽  
Genevieve Thopson ◽  
Paulette Hunter ◽  
Shane Sinclair ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Program Evaluation ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Palliative Approach

scholarly journals NURSING ASSISTANTS AS AGENTS OF CREATIVE CAREGIVING IN LONG-TERM CARE

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 636-636
Author(s):  
K. Cloyes ◽  
J. Eaton ◽  
L. Ellington
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Nursing Assistants ◽  
Term Care
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