Nursing Procedure Guide for Long-Term Care

Nursing Procedure Guide for Long-Term Care Reviewed by: Barbara Acello, MS, RN Provide quality resident care with 395 expert-reviewed, regulatory-compliant procedures. Ensure consistent documentation and care across all disciplines--a critical component to survey success. Every nursing home needs procedures to ensure quality care is provided and for legal protection. Don't put your facility in jeopardy with in-house procedures that may not be up to current clinical and regulatory standards. This book offers: A quick reference when treating residents--The procedures will guide frontline staff through clinical issues they encounter every day.Preparation for your next survey--Surveyors will check your facility's procedures to verify you're proving quality care that meets the regulations.Training for new long-term care nurses--Many nurses have little formal long-term care training before they start working in nursing homes. These procedures will provide guidance and ensure that nursing staff provide consistent, compliant care.A consistent format--Every procedure includes a list of supplies and the exact steps to take to perform it.