Supporting Nurse Competencies with the Right Tools and Resources

Staff turnover continues to be one of the top issues for health care providers, especially for those who provide care services to our aging population.

In a recent research brief, “Enhancing Frontline Nurse Management in Long-Term Services and Supports,” the importance of developing nurse manager competencies and providing educational programs to support the preparation of nurses for supervisory roles were highlighted. Read the Issue Brief>

In a follow-up article post “Reducing Turnover Rates by Helping LTSS Nurses Succeed,” Robyn I. Stone, DrPH, is senior vice president of research at LeadingAge, and co-director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston shared that nurse residency programs may offer a solution to staff turnover. Read the article>

Clinical leaders have to remain focused on staff competencies to achieve optimal outcomes. This starts with supporting critical thinking skills and clinical best practices of your clinical team, especially for new graduates or those who are new to the long term care or skilled care environment.

At Pathway Health, we support you and your team with the latest tools and resources for success. 

 

The Geri-Res LTC Nurse Residency Program
Pathway Health is pleased to offer the Geri-Res Long Term Care Nurse Residency Program for recent graduates and nurses who are new to long term care and skilled nursing. The residency program has been developed at the Center for Aging Research and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing.
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Contact us to discuss how we can support your staff retention and clinical competency goals.