Information services provider Wolters Kluwer Health (WK Health), US, has announced a collaboration between Lippincott's Nursing Solutions and the American Association of Long Term Care Nursing (AALTCN) to develop a new point-of-care support solution for nurses working in nursing homes and other long-term care settings. The collaboration is creating a new category of the Lippincott's Nursing Procedures and Skills product designed to meet the needs of long-term care (LTC) nurses.
Charlotte Eliopoulos, Director and Co-Founder of AALTCN, is directing the development project. Eliopoulos tapped into her organisation's membership to assemble a team of practicing nurses who are currently engaged in LTC settings and were enlisted for their individual expertise and ability to document procedures from a real world perspective.
Lippincott's Nursing Procedures and Skills, part of Lippincott's Nursing Solutions family of products, gives nurses accurate, step-by-step guidance for over 1,300 evidence-based procedures. Video clips and/or high-quality visuals that aid in understanding accompany most procedures. The online resource provides skills checklists and competency tests for each procedure to help facilities verify staff competence. Each procedure undergoes a thorough annual review process to ensure the most up-to-date clinical information is provided. Facilities can customise and add procedures to meet their specific needs.
Lippincott's Nursing Solutions is a comprehensive, integrated application suite of online clinical information technology and professional development products that supports evidence-based practice, standardises care, enhances productivity, and streamlines workflows for nursing professionals. Created by nurses for nurses, it is currently helping more than 1,500 healthcare facilities promote clinical excellence by creating a culture of safety and continuous quality improvement. Key products under its umbrella include Lippincott's Nursing Advisor; Lippincott's Professional Development Programs; and Lippincott's Nursing Procedures and Skills.
The agreement with AALTCN includes the creation of 75 new and/or modified long-term care procedures that are being added to the existing Lippincott's Nursing Procedures and Skills product. The additions will start rolling out in April and will be completely populated by the end of the year. The enhancements are targeted at health systems with LTC departments, nursing homes, assisted living communities, community care programs and other long-term sub-acute care providers.
