NEW PROTOCOLS BOOK AVAILABLE

The third edition of Evidence-Based Geriatric Nursing Protocols for Best Practice is now available. All NICHE conference registrants receive a complementary copy of the latest edition. Click here to order.

NICHE Grant

Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing receives grant to expand NICHE. Click Here to Learn More!

NICHE Faculty Publish GIAP Factor Analysis

View Abstract of article, "Factor Structure of the Geriatric Care Environment Scale" from Sept/Oct 2007 issue of Nursing Research

NICHE Site Publishes in Critical Care Clinics of North America

Kathy Fletcher & Colleagues from the University of Virginia Health System published, "Using Nurse Practitioners to Implement Best Practice Care the for Elderly During Hospitalization:  The NICHE Journey at the University of Virginia Medical Center"  View Abstract.

Kathy Fletcher also published "Optimizing Reserve in Hospitalized Elderly" in the same issue. View Abstract

New Neuro Resource

The American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN) has published a resource for nurse caring for older adults, "Neurologic Assessment of the Older Adult: A Guide for Nurses."  This document is available on the AANN website.

Joint Commission Publication Written by NICHE Site

NICHE Site Publishes in Joint Commission: The Source. This monthly newsletter provides practical information on complying with key Joint Commission initiatives, standards, and policies and procedures.  

UPDATED VERSION OF THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ELDER CARE NOW AVAILABLE

Encyclopedia of Elder Care, The Comprehensive Resource on Geriatric and Social Care, Second Edition is now available. Click here to order.

medicare changes

Beginning in October 2008, Medicare will no longer pay extra for eight specific conditions including nosocomial pressure ulcers and fall-related injuries in the hospital. Click here for press release.