The Flu Season + Infection Prevention & Control
As a reminder, the flu season is just getting started and there’s still time to get vaccinated. Click to download resources: Post-acute and Long-term Care Facility Toolkit: Influenza Vaccination among Healthcare Personnel – CDC People older than age 65 are at the highest risk for hospitalization and complications from influenza and account for the majority...
Key Takeaways for Nurse Leaders
Clinical Reimbursement Team Leader/Clinical Education Manager Louann Lawson is attending and presenting at the LeadingAge Kansas 2018 Nurse Leaders Conference November 13-14 in Salina, KS. Join her during the following presentations for key takeaways to implement in your nursing facility: “10 Operational Strategies for the New DON,” November 13 from 9:00 a.m. – 10 a.m. “Overview...
Register Now for the Infection Preventionist Bootcamp
Join Pathway Health Consultant Judy Morey, RN, BSN, CWOCN, APN, September 12-13 as she presents the West Virginia Health Care Association introductory course, “Infection Preventionist Bootcamp.” Time: September 12: 9:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. September 13: 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Location: Flatwoods Days Inn & Conference Center, Sutton, WV Price: $475 for Members Learning Objectives: Describe...
Infection Preventionist Training: Now or Later?
There is a good argument for training NOW (and possibly a refresher later!). The requirements for the infection preventionist are set to take place with Phase 3 of the CMS Requirements of Participation. F882 Infection preventionist outlines requirements effective beginning November 28, 2019: • Designation of at least one individual responsible for the facility’s infection prevention...
Outwit and Outlast the New Regulations
June 24-27, Lisa Thomson, Sue LaGrange and Donna Webb are joining other health care professionals at NADONA’s 31stNational Conference in Grand Rapids, MI to celebrate Nurse Leader membership achievements, enhance networking opportunities and offer insight through various presentations. This year’s theme, “Outwit…Outlast…Surviving Regulatory Updates,” details the need for industry leaders to learn the new regulations...