- @AmerGeriatrics released the Assisted Living Nursing Syllabus (ALNS) – a vital resource designed to enrich the knowledge and practices of nursing staff and educators who care for older adults in assisted living communities. https://ow.ly/sf8h50SRgGs
New York, NY (August 5, 2024) - The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) proudly announces the release of the Assisted Living Nursing Syllabus (ALNS), a vital resource designed to enrich the knowledge and practices of nurses and other members of the health care team working in assisted living communities as well as teaching providers who will work in these communities. This digital syllabus is a collaborative effort by leading geriatrics and assisted living experts, featuring 50 chapters divided into six key sections: Assisted Living Setting, Management and Leadership, Approach to the Patient and Philosophies of Care, Syndromes, Psychological Health, and Diseases and Disorders.
"Our goal with the ALNS is to provide healthcare professionals with a comprehensive, evidence-based resource that addresses the unique challenges of caring for older adults in assisted living communities," said Chief Editor of the ALNS, Barbara Resnick, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, AGSF, FGSA. “This brand-new resource includes insights into important considerations such as ethnogeriatrics, infection control, medical care, legal issues, staffing, other management issues, and clinical problems commonly found among older adults. The ALNS also references up-to-date websites, DOI links, and verified drug information to provide healthcare professionals with the most current information possible. The clinical chapters, adapted from the Geriatrics Review Syllabus: A Core Curriculum in Geriatric Medicine offer practical guidance for clinical staff on assessing, managing, and treating patients in assisted living settings. By incorporating all of these topics and more we aim to equip clinical staff with the information and tools they need to deliver exceptional care to older adults in ALCs."
“AGS recognizes the crucial role that nurses play in the care of older adults who reside in Assisted Living settings,” said AGS President, Mark Supiano, MD, AGSF, “and I am thrilled that we are able to provide this resource to all nurses and clinical staff who strive to provide optimal care to their patients in these communities.”
The syllabus complements other AGS publications, such as Geriatrics at Your Fingertips®, and the Geriatrics Cultural Navigator. These resources also support healthcare professionals in delivering exceptional care to older adults.
Visit GeriatricsCareOnline.org for information on the new Assisted Living Nursing Syllabus and other AGS products. For more information on the American Geriatrics Society, visit americangeriatrics.org.
About the American Geriatrics Society
Founded in 1942, the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. Our 6,000+ members include geriatricians, geriatrics nurse practitioners, social workers, family practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and internists who are pioneers in advanced illness care for older individuals, with a focus on championing interprofessional teams, eliciting personal care goals, and treating older people as whole persons. AGS believes in a just society, one where we all are supported by and able to contribute to communities where ageism, ableism, classism, homophobia, racism, sexism, xenophobia, and other forms of bias and discrimination no longer impact healthcare access, quality, and outcomes for older adults and their caregivers. AGS advocates for policies and programs that support the health, independence, and quality of life of all of us as we age. AGS works across patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy to improve the health, independence, and quality of life of all older people. For more information, visit AmericanGeriatrics.org.