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Improving Communication And Team Cohesion In A Long Term Care Facility, Jen Watson Jan 2011

Improving Communication And Team Cohesion In A Long Term Care Facility, Jen Watson

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The purpose of this Capstone project was to provide a staff development training that was researched based and educational. The training focused primarily on communication with a secondary emphasis on team cohesion. Training aimed to equip staff with skills and knowledge useful for working within various systems


Recommendations For The Provision Of Patient Activities, Jean Schlichting Jan 2011

Recommendations For The Provision Of Patient Activities, Jean Schlichting

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Federal Code § 485.645 is entitled “Special requirements for CAH (Critical Access Hospital) providers of long-term care services (“swing beds”).” It states that a CAH must be in substantial compliance with the skilled nursing facility requirements found in § 483. § 483.15 states that the facility must provide a comprehensive activities program that is designed to meet the physical, mental and psychosocial interests and needs of each patient. To ensure the program is meeting the interests and needs of patients, it also states that a comprehensive activities assessment should be completed with each patient. A wealth of research finds that …