HCPro.com: LTC Nursing Assistant Trainer

May 22, 2008 (Volume 6, Issue 9)

Recognize the signs of weight loss and malnutrition
Weight loss is a common problem in long-term care. Newly admitted residents often lose a few pounds within the first month. However, weight stabilizes soon thereafter. Malnutrition and other weight related complications may be unrecognized over time because staff does not compare current weight with previous weights.

Control lawsuits with adequate staff and training
Preventing a long-term care facility lawsuit from being filed by providing safe, effective care is far less costly than defending one.

Other recently-published articles from LTC Nursing Assistant Trainer:

Control MRSA infections with proper staff training

Monitor at-risk residents to prevent permanent kidney damage

Control lawsuits with adequate staff and training

Recognize the signs of weight loss and malnutrition

Avoid immobility with preventive care

Coping during an anxiety attack

Identifying and monitoring edema

This week’s tip: Marking containers

HCPro, Inc. launches new logo and tagline as part of its new corporate branding initiative

Clinical documentation

This week’s tip: Disaster preparation

Neurological checks: Memory evaluation

Documentation for CNAs

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