Jennifer W. Burks, MSN, RN, COS-C

Care transitions and home health care go hand-in-hand. Learn more about how to ensure great outcomes during care transitions.

Pressure injuries in the U.S. are common and costly, affecting an estimated 2.5 million people per year and costing close to $11 billion.

Find out how healthcare organizations can use post-acute care training to create an environment that invests in your most valuable asset, the employees.

Make sure your caregivers have respiratory disease training so they can support interventions that reduce the risk for complications.

Make sure your team is trained to follow medication administration procedures every time to provide consistent, high-quality care.

When caregivers practice mindfulness and empathy, their focus can enhance care, especially with individuals who are unable to communicate.

With effective planning, meaningful activities can help older individuals, both at home and in long term care, thrive to their highest ability level for as long as possible.

Learn how to make sure everyone on your team understands how to recognize harassment in all its forms, how to report it, and what to do to help prevent it.

As we celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week we consider the important role direct care workers can play in helping elderly clients maintain their independence.

To give good care to assisted living residents with dementia, you must use care that focuses on the specific needs of residents and their abilities — person-centered care.

The Patient Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), took effect January 1. To help, we have outlined the basic considerations for reimbursement.

Your organization should have clear guidance on assessing for falls risks, a falls prevention strategy, and proper training.

Understanding the importance of restorative nursing and adherence to the care program is crucial for skilled nursing facility (SNF) staff.

The healthcare industry is shifting toward whole-person, integrated care, and the post-acute care industry is no exception to this shift., ….

At the core of home care services is protecting your clients’ safety. From a fiscal standpoint, you depend on client referrals and satisfaction to keep your agency operating. Prioritize client safety and everyone wins, but to do so your caregivers must be able to recognize all the hazards in a visit.

Unlicensed caregivers have a special role to fulfill in home care. They are critically important in helping clients live as independently as possible in their own homes!

The philosophy of hospice is to recognize that quality of life, peace, and comfort at the end of life should be the focus of healthcare when curing a patient’s disease is no longer possible.

Infection control is a serious public issue, and it is vital for healthcare workers and others working with the public, ….

Does your home care organization know the steps to take in the event of an emergency to ensure continued care and maintain safety?

Before you can assist with the self-administration of medications, there are specific abilities that you must be able to perform.

Meet Marvin. Marvin is a 68-year-old retired welder who lives with his wife in their home by the ocean. He, ….

One of the challenges of working in a home-based environment often is determining how to properly manage waste, especially medical waste.

Pediatric assessment tools are a way to ensure content is covered thoroughly when doing a pediatric assessment.