The ANA has declared 2017 as the “Year of the Healthy Nurse.” Happy National Nurses Week from the NCCDP!
Learn more about the “Year of the Healthy Nurse”: http://www.nursingworld.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/National-Nurses-Week-2017
Monthly Archives: May 2017
In honor of the 40th Annual National Nursing Assistants Week (June 15-22), the NCCDP is seeking nominations for CNA of the Year.
Cash award of $500.00. Candidates must be CDP’s in good standing. The nomination process is open to CNAs, HHAs, GNAs and PCAs. Deadline to complete is: May 30th. Visit http://blog.nccdp.org/index.htm for more information
“Region Experts Offer Advice on Dealing with Alzheimer’s Dementia,” NWI Times, 4/28/17.
Melanie Whitfield, CDP, CADDCT, shared her personal experience with Alzheimer’s and dementia. “She was one of two guest presenters during a resource fair hosted earlier this month by the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern…
The next National Partnership to Improve Dementia Care and QAPI MLN Connects® Call is Thursday, June 15 from 1:30 to 3 pm EST.
To register or for more information, visit: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/NPC/National-Provider-Calls-and-Events.html “During this call, learn about appropriate assessment and evaluation for the accurate diagnosis of schizophrenia and other mental disorders. Also, find out about the DICE Approach™ – Describe,…
Congratulations to Ivette Rivera-Ortiz, NCCDP’s 2017 Educator of the Year!
Rivera-Ortiz (center) with CEO, Sandra Stimson (left) and COO Lynn Biot Gordon (right)
Dementia Village Advisors: “For those who have forgotten who they are. For those who no longer count time. For those to whom love and care is all that matters.”
“Dementia Village Advisors creates custom living environments for elderly people with dementia.” Learn more about their mission and read about their communities in Amsterdam and Rome: http://dementiavillage.com/