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Special Guest:
LaShuan Bethea, M.Ed, JD
Executive Director, American Health Care Association
In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy Curtis and Gwen Wilburn interview LaShuan Bethea, Executive Director of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL), about the transformation occurring within the assisted living industry and the role of nurses in providing quality care. LaShuan shares her background in nursing and her advocacy work on behalf of assisted living providers. She discusses the importance of regulations that are based on an understanding of the work done in assisted living and the need for a tailored approach to staffing requirements. LaShuan also highlights the misconceptions about assisted living and the growing recognition of its role in the healthcare continuum, particularly in population health management. She introduces the resources and support offered by NCAL, including the Assisted Living Nurse Connect Community and the Dementia Care Connect Community. LaShuan provides advice for nurses considering a career in assisted living, emphasizing the importance of understanding regulations, developing communication skills, building a support system, and honing assessment skills.
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