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Using Targeted Training Content to Improve Non-Medical Caregiver Effectiveness

As a follow-up to generic onboarding and training, non-medical caregivers can definitely benefit from targeted education that matches specific needs, like dementia and chronic disease care, of the populations they serve.

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The Challenge of Translating Healthcare Regulations into Training Curricula

Healthcare organizations need to be certain they are compliant with all the regulations that apply to them as well as to their individual clinicians. Here are some staggering statistics about the current expanse of healthcare regulation.

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Debunking Three Myths about Training for Non-Medical Caregivers

Several common myths have been perpetuated about training in the direct caregiver environment. Our goal here is to debunk these myths and uncover ways that training is an opportunity to support retention and career development in this area of healthcare.

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Is Your Healthcare Organization Preparing for Potential Health Risks Associated with Warmer Temperatures?

If you haven’t already, you should be asking if your organization is prepared to adapt to the potential threats that warming temperatures could bring. This post excerpts an article that’ll help you learn more.

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What Was in the Recent CMS Proposed Rule Regarding Phase 3?

CMS has proposed reforming some Phase 3 requirements that fall into three areas: designation and training of the infection preventionist, the compliance and ethics program, and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI). What are the impacts of this change?

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Applying a Population Health Model to the Opioid Abuse Crisis

Healthcare can improve its approach to the opioid crisis by adopting a population health model. Looking at addiction and abuse as a chronic disease can change the treatment trajectory

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Training the Direct Care Workforce to Meet the Needs of Our Aging Population

As all areas of the healthcare workforce expand, the direct care workforce will need the training in the skills and preparation to work with others across the care continuum to support an aging, needier population.

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National Handwashing Awareness Week Brings Attention To A Core Infection-Prevention Protocol

National Handwashing Awareness Week provides the opportunity to bone up on hand health and put into practice a quick and easy way to cut back on germ and virus transmission.