Caring for our Caregivers Resources

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Overview

Feasibility of Internet Training for Care Staff of Residents with Dementia: The CARESR Program

Improving Direct Care Work: Integrating Theory, Research and Practice

Wisconsin Awarenss Campaign

Ohio Center for Nursing

Enhancing the Nursing Workplace

This article discloses the result of a study done in New Jersey to set about testing the reliability of the hospital-based results on RNs and LPNs in the long term care environment. The study revealed some important organizational factor that supports a productive work environment for RNs and LPNs.

A Keystone For Excellence

The advantages of consistent assignments for nursing home staff in improving the quality of care in nursing facilities is discussed in this article.

Working On CNA Empowerment

CNAs are vital components of the healthcare team in nursing facilities. In order to empower them further, formal and informal educational classes need to be held. In addition, CNAs should receive more credit for their opinions and work.

Care Providers of Minnesota Website

This website provides a “Caregiving Tips” section, which includes long distance care giving, communicating with older adults, communicating with the hearing impaired, and communicating with persons with memory loss or dementia.

Family Satisfaction and Employee Satisfaction Data Report

This report, prepared for the Georgia Health Care Association, provides information needed to initiate quality improvement, track referral sources, improve staff recruitment/retention, and evaluate outcomes of initiatives of the past. Information based on Family Satisfaction Surveys and Employee Satisfaction Surveys, prepared by MIV.