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Tag: Tonya Roberts

Necessary but Complicated: The Push for Nursing Home Reform

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 the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The measures would establish minimum staffing levels for nursing homes, encourage …

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

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 my belongings, and I moved into the nursing home,” says Janelle Zacho, RN, DNS-CT, the Director of Nursing at Columbia …

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

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.