Audience: Owners, operators, and staff of long-term care facilities Approvals/Accreditation: - NAB Approval – #3062012-1.00-3579-dl for 1 clock hour for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Administrators.
- Maryland – Approved by OHCQ for 20 hour Assisted Living Manager Continuing Education. Click here for details on specific requirements.
- Michigan– Approved by the Division of Adult Foster Care Licensing, DHS, for licensee/administrator yearly continuing education. Click here for details on specific requirements.
- Oklahoma – Approved by Seretean Wellness Center as elective for Initial or Renewal of Residential Care Administrator Certificates. Click here for details on specific requirements.
- Pennsylvania– Approved by the PA Department of Public Welfare for Personal Care Home Administrators.Click here for details on specific requirements.
- All other states – Check your licensing regulations for your specific requirements. In most states, our courses satisfy administrator/staff continuing education requirements.
Introduction: People of all ages have important nutritional needs. As people age, however, their nutritional needs change and the risk of malnutrition increases. The purpose of this program is to help caregivers of older adults prevent malnutrition. Objectives: At the end of this course, you will be able to: - Recognize situations that increase the risk of malnutrition;
- Encourage good nutrition;
- Prevent malnutrition by increasing the level of assistance when needed; and
- Enable caregivers to provide good nutrition.
Course Topics: In this program, you will learn about: - The Risk of Malnutrition
- Understanding Malnutrition
- Aging and Malnutrition
- Hazards and Prevention Ideas
- Resident Rights
Course Authors: This course was adapted from Injury Prevention for the Elderly, a video/print training program consisting of ten modules written by Bonnie L. Walker, PhD. The curriculum was developed by an interdisciplinary team of experts including: Edward F. Ansello, PhD; Kenneth H. Beck, PhD; Norman K. Bohrer, MD; Claire S. Cole, MA, RN; Peter P. Lamy, ScD, PhD; Ruth K. Miller, MS; Nancy J. Osgood, PhD; James P. Richardson, MD, MPH; Margaret V. Rowe, RPH, PharmD; April L. Walker, BS; Jean F. Wyman, RN, PhD; and Ilene H. Zuckerman, PharmD. The CBT and Web versions of this program were developed by Harrington Software Associates, Inc, funded by a grant from NIA 2R44 AG18678, Using CBT and the Web to Train Board and Care Staff.
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB) and approved for 1 clock hour. |
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