The Positive Impact of Preceptors on Recruitment and Retention of RNs in Long-Term Care

2010 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 48-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlene S. Aaron
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Recruitment And Retention

scholarly journals Clinical Practice Recommendations for Improving Life Participation for People With Aphasia in Long-Term Care

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 384-396
Author(s):  
Jamie H. Azios ◽  
Jack S. Damico
Keyword(s):  
Social Relationships ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Therapeutic Process ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Clinical Tools ◽  
Practical Recommendations

Purpose The purpose of this clinical focus article is to present an overview of the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia as it relates to issues in long-term care (LTC) and provide practical recommendations for implementing the approach in this setting. The Framework for Living With Aphasia is used as a guide to (a) highlight specific challenges to life participation for residents with aphasia in LTC and (b) propose clinical tools that might help clinicians move through the therapeutic process when implementing the Life Participation Approach to Aphasia. Recommendations Clinicians in LTC facilities have the responsibility of delivering services that have a positive impact on communication, social relationships, emotional health, and quality of life. Clinical tools and approaches most appropriate for LTC settings are identified that help to address these goals. Approaches are discussed across several stages representing the therapeutic process, which is ultimately aimed at moving a resident toward recovery and increased independence. Case demonstrations are provided to illustrate approaches.

Perceived positive impact of workplace factors on the health of nursing staff in long-term care facilities

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. W. Reeves ◽  
M. D. Tuller ◽  
R. Henning ◽  
L. Punnett ◽  
S. Nobrega ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Staff ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Workplace Factors

scholarly journals Missed opportunities for person-centered communication: implications for staff-resident interactions in long-term care

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 645-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie Y. Savundranayagam
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Staff Training ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Routine Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Missed Opportunities ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
Person Centered Approach

AbstractBackground:Social interactions in long-term care settings between staff and residents with dementia have been characterized as task-oriented, patronizing, and/or overly directive. Long-term care settings can be contexts that emphasize dependency and threaten the personal identity of older residents. Yet, leaders in the long-term care sector have acknowledged recently that dementia care must move beyond the completion of caregiving tasks and adopt a person-centered approach. This approach involves caregivers incorporating a resident's life history and preferences during interactions. The objectives of this study were to examine the extent to which staff–resident communication is person-centered and the extent to which staff miss opportunities to communicate with residents in a person-centered manner.Methods:Conversations (N= 46) of 13 staff–resident dyads were audio-recorded during routine care tasks over 12 weeks. Staff utterances within these conversations were coded for person-centered communication and missed opportunities where person-centered communication could have been used.Results:Findings revealed a common communication sequence where utterances coded as person-centered were followed by utterances coded as missed opportunities. This sequence suggests that the positive impact of person-centered communication may be undermined when such communication is followed by missed opportunities. Data also revealed that missed opportunities highlight the need for staff training.Conclusion:The findings underscore the importance of sustaining person-centered communication while completing routine care tasks.

Working With Resistance and Encouraging Buy-In to New Programs

2011 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-21
Author(s):  
Sara Joffe
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Optimal Outcomes ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist

In order to best meet the needs of older residents in long-term care settings, clinicians often develop programs designed to streamline and improve care. However, many individuals are reluctant to embrace change. This article will discuss strategies that the speech-language pathologist (SLP) can use to assess and address the source of resistance to new programs and thereby facilitate optimal outcomes.

Feeding Dependency Issues in the Long-Term Care Environment

2001 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
Carol Winchester ◽  
Cathy Pelletier ◽  
Pete Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Environment

Communication Disordered: Program Implementation in Long-Term Care

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (15) ◽  
pp. 64-67
Author(s):  
George Barnes ◽  
Joseph Salemi
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Family Satisfaction ◽  
Regulatory Compliance ◽  
Care Staff ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Change Policy

The organizational structure of long-term care (LTC) facilities often removes the rehab department from the interdisciplinary work culture, inhibiting the speech-language pathologist's (SLP's) communication with the facility administration and limiting the SLP's influence when implementing clinical programs. The SLP then is unable to change policy or monitor the actions of the care staff. When the SLP asks staff members to follow protocols not yet accepted by facility policy, staff may be unable to respond due to confusing or conflicting protocol. The SLP needs to involve members of the facility administration in the policy-making process in order to create successful clinical programs. The SLP must overcome communication barriers by understanding the needs of the administration to explain how staff compliance with clinical goals improves quality of care, regulatory compliance, and patient-family satisfaction, and has the potential to enhance revenue for the facility. By taking this approach, the SLP has a greater opportunity to increase safety, independence, and quality of life for patients who otherwise may not receive access to the appropriate services.

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