Assisted Living Nurses Competencies – What are they, how are they used Have you ever had difficulty explaining what exactly assisted living nurses do? This webinar will describe the assisted living nurses’ scope of practice and identify the competencies that make up their practice. Information will be shared about the structure and process used to … [Read more]

LOVE, AFFECTION and SEXUALITY IN LONG TERM CARE One major challenge facing assisted living facilities are sexual behaviors among our residents and its impact on other residents, their families and staff. Although long term residents have a need for recognition of their sexuality, at times there can be a healthy spouse observing this behavior. They … [Read more]

Talking the Talk: Having Difficult Conversation on LGBT-Related Topics Caring for older adults often involves having difficult conversations, and these talks can be even more stressful when they touch on issues related to a person’s sexual activity, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity. Many care providers are hesitant to raise issues related to same-sex sexual contact, … [Read more]

Preventing and Managing Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) and C. difficile in Long-Term Care Provide a brief review of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) and C. difficile, Understand the emergence and spread of MDROs and C. difficile in healthcare settings and Outline actions that caregivers should take to minimize the spread of MDROs and C. difficile https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5370704573964508930