A dedicated approach to restorative nursing

Abstract

This article describes a program instituted at one nursing home that selected and trained a team of nursing assistants to specialize as restorative nursing assistants (RNAs). This group of six RNAs was solely responsible for providing restorative care to 50 residents. Results of the program indicated that the program had led to more consistent and higher quality care.

Author

Bonanni, Denise, et al.

Publication Date

January 2009

Published In

Journal of Geronotological Nursing

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