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Congratulations to our
2020 Nursing at Its Best Award winners:
Geraldine Weekes (CNA), Juliet Weldin (RN Admin) and Carla Bertholet RN/LVN)!
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Mission Statement
The Center's mission is to promote the highest standards of geriatric care in the nation for the benefit of the citizens of Texas using advances in technology, research, and education.
Our Center Videos
Our Educational Series
Mindfulness Intervention
This course instructs healthcare professionals in the long term care setting how to develop and practice mindfulness in their workplace setting to improve their emotional well-being and interactions with coworkers and residents.
Phase 5
Infection Control and Prevention 
In this series healthcare providers and lay providers will gain knowledge of the issue of infections and resistance in long-term care communities.
Phase 1: Anti-Psychotic Drug Reduction Issues
In this series of modules, a thorough review of anti-psychotic medications, their use and misuse are covered for physicians, nurse practitioners, directors of nursing, administrators, nurses and nurses’ aids. No one is left out of this very important topic.
Phase 2: Advanced Geriatric Practice
In this series, the learner experienced in geriatric care is challenged to take on a higher level of skills and knowledge through courses designed to improve outcomes in and outside of the nursing homes of Texas.
Phase 3: Transition To Practice
In this series we offer an array of educational activities for the new nurse needing support and guidance as she moves into long term care and geriatric practice. This series of modules will also be useful to the nurse who wants to move into gerontology from another practice setting.
Phase 4: Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
In this series of modules healthcare providers learn about the challenges that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities face while aging and in long-term care.
Phase 6: Social Determinants Of Health With Age
In this series we offer ways to understand the meanings of social determinants of health. We bring in nursing experts across the state and nation to help dissect these concepts while applying them to nursing practice. Residents and citizens of Texas are offered ways on how they may improve health outcomes for ALL Texans.
Phase 7: Mental Health With Aging and Severe Mental Illness
This course is under development. Check back regularly for more updates. The link below will take you to the completed modules.
Long-Term Care Lectures
New Solutions to Old Problems: Past, Present and Future of Long-Term Care - In Pursuit of Quality by Marilyn J. Rantz, PhD, RN, FAAN
Mental Health in LTC Residents by Pamela Z. Cacchione, PhD, CRNP, BC, FGSA, FAAN
Improving Infection Prevention, Control & Management in Nursing Homes: A National Study by Patricia Stone, PhD, RN, FAAN
Crisis Management in Long-Term Care Centers by Veronica Garcia Walker RN, PhD, NE-BC, CNE
Gerontological News & Events
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https://theconversation.com/the-simple-reason-west-virginia-leads-the-nation-in-vaccinating-nursing-home-residents-153274
Webinar: Social Engagement Approaches for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders During COVID-19 Friday, November 20, 2020 2:00-3:00 PM ET WEBINAR REGISTRATION
Free interactive workshop specifically for aging network professionals on “Caring for Yourself As You Care for Others”! DATE: Thursday, November 19, 2020 TIME: 11:30