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Caregivers Corner - January 2002
In today�s challenging long term care environment, where can you find outside eyes to give you an objective appraisal of your programs? Are you wondering where to turn for assistance with quality management, regulatory issues and education in nursing homes and assisted living or where to find proven systems and processes that can prevent �reinventing the wheel� and save time and money? Who can provide the resources to support new nursing leadership staff through the learning curve?
Now, more than ever, a well-educated nursing staff can make the difference in delivering a quality product. Joanne Wilson, a clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontology, established GNV in 1988 to provide support to nursing staff in long term care. GNV�s mission is improving quality of life and quality of care for residents.
By using education, onsite staff support, crisis management interventions and the development of systems, protocols and procedures, GNV has assisted long term care providers to enhance the quality of care for residents and to achieve regulatory compliance. Services include:
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Mock Surveys |
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Quality Assurance and Improvement Consulting |
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Director of Nursing Support Services |
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Crisis Intervention |
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Administrative Nursing Support Services |
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Plan of Correction Development and Implementation |
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Mandated In-services |
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JCAHO Accreditation Preparation |
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Quality Indicator Review |
In addition, GNV�s Educational Solutions provides onsite, hands-on training and monitoring using proven training modules and publications. Services include:
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Development of Leadership Skills |
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Charge Nurse Training |
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Director of Nursing and Senior Nursing Leadership Enhancement |
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Staff Competency Evaluation/Testing |
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Restorative Nursing Program and Manual |
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Quality Assurance and Improvement Manual |
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MDS/Care Plan Process Education |
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Critical Thinking for Long Term Care Staff |
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Quality Indicator � Assessment and Evaluation |
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Policy and Procedure Development |
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Systems and Tools Evaluation and Re-design |
GNV�s customized Quality Management programs help providers assess their programs and make improvements where needed. Services include:
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Principles of Quality Improvement |
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Development of Quality Improvement Programs |
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Departmental Evaluations |
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Assessing, Educating and Motivating your Quality Improvement Team |
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Assistance with Program Implementation |
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Utilization of Outcome-Driven Criteria |
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Quality Improvement Monitoring Activities |
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Revision of Quality Improvement Programs |
With the development of assisted living, GNV created �Assisted Living Solutions� to support providers. Services include:
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Preparation for New Facility Opening |
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Assessment of Current Programs and Services |
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Regulatory Risk Management |
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Accreditation Preparation |
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Wellness and Resident Care Systems Development |
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Training and Orientation Modules |
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Clinical Policy and Procedure and Infection Control Manuals |
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New Staff Training and Orientation Modules |
GNV also provides backup clinical support to corporate health services staff.
As long term care continues to focus on quality, GNV continues to develop new services and products to support providers� ability to improve quality of life and quality of care for residents. For more information visit the GNV website or call Joanne Wilson, President, or Edie Cassel Walters, Vice-President at 888-701-4345.