AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTH SYSTEM “4MS STOP-AND-WATCH” PROGRAM: A CNA EDUCATION INITIATIVE IN LONG-TERM CARE
2024

4Ms Stop-and-Watch Program for CNAs in Long-Term Care

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Author Information

Author(s): Elliott Susan

Primary Institution: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Hypothesis

The integration of Certified Nursing Assistants into the Age-Friendly Health System can improve care practices in long-term facilities.

Conclusion

The initiative successfully engaged CNAs in identifying and addressing key health system practices.

Supporting Evidence

  • CNAs were trained on the Age-Friendly Health System concepts.
  • Participants used a paper form to identify health practices during shifts.
  • Feedback was provided to CNAs and facility administration.

Takeaway

This program helps nursing assistants learn how to better care for residents by watching for important health signs.

Methodology

CNAs participated in training and used a form to report on health practices during their shifts.

Participant Demographics

Certified Nursing Assistants in a long-term care facility.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.2168

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