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Tonya Roberts

Necessary but Complicated: The Push for Nursing Home Reform

Posted on July 27, 2022

Following the tragic impact of the ongoing COVID pandemic on nursing home residents and staff, is there new momentum for reform? Some signs point to yes. In February 2022, the White House outlined actions through …

Posted in Issue 23Tagged Barb Bowers, COVID-19, nursing home, policy, research, Tonya Roberts

Maintaining Connections While Fighting Infections: Long-Term Care During COVID-19

Posted on April 14, 2021

From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, long-term care staff knew they were facing multiple challenges.  “When we closed the doors of nursing homes and visitors were no longer allowed, I went home, I packed …

Posted in Issue 22Tagged Connie Thimmig, COVID-19, Janelle Zacho, loneliness, long term care, person-centered care, social isolation, Tonya Roberts

Evidence-Based Practice Corner: Fostering Relationships in Long-Term Care

Posted on August 12, 2016

What is the difference between the medical model of care and person-centered care? For Tonya Roberts, RN, PhD, it’s all about the relationships.

Posted in Issue 12Tagged evidence-based practice, long term care, person-centered care, Tonya Roberts

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