Manual Available on Pain Management

VHCA (5/2/2008)

As part of Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes, specific clinical goals have been established to help improve pain management for long-stay and short-stay nursing home residents.  To support these goals, AHCA has produced the manual, Pain Management: Evidence-Based Tools and Techniques for Nursing Professionals to assist nurses.  The manual includes case studies and practice exercises covering aspects of pain assessment and management.  Critical information includes how to assess pain and the best medications and therapies, and techniques for managing acute and chronic pain. Click here to order or call 800.321.0343.