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How to Enhance Geriatric Activities in Specialty Nursing Associations


Throughout the United States, older adults constitute the majority of patients seen in ambulatory, acute care, home care and skilled nursing facilities. Older adults account for 49of all days of care in hospitals, over 80of people receiving home health care, and over 90of residents in skilled nursing facilities (Alliance for Aging Research, 2002).

The need for a nurse workforce prepared to deliver quality health care to the nation's older adults has never been more critical. The evidence is over whelming that nurses with geriatric preparation significantly improve care to older adults.

This online binder contains valuable geriatric resources for specialty associations to initiate and expand geriatric educational offerings through your association.

 

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