"The biggest lie we've ever been told inside senior living is that 100% is enough. It's not enough. We're never going to stay at 100%"

That's how leadership coach, speaker, and 100% Leader cofounder Erin Thompson describes the illusion of "100%" in senior living. In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy and Gwen are joined by Erin and fellow 100% Leader cofounder Aaron Fish. The conversation explores the transformative power of the "100% Leader" philosophy, discusses how reframing leadership as a mindset rather than a metric can enhance team performance and resident care, and touches on leadership and communication gaps in senior living.

Highlights of this episode:

• Steps leaders can take to empower nurses in senior living.
• Learning from our failures and that going into "hero mode" is not a viable solution.
• Exploring and implementing the "80/20" rule.
• Discussing the Senior Living Leaders Playbook and how it can help industry professionals.
• Understanding the varying communication dialects of senior living as a relationship business.

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"You're a newspaper reporter. Who, what, where, when, why, and how."

That's how Margo Kunze, RN CDP, a legal nurse consultant and author, describes the importance of healthcare documentation. In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Margo joins Mandy and Gwen for a discussion on the risks associated with poor (or even non-existent) documentation and how healthcare professionals can protect themselves while also improving the lives of their patients.

Highlights of this episode:

• The importance of capturing subtle changes in documentation to anticipate issues and improve care.
• Risks associated with charting by exception, which can miss early indicators of serious issues.
• The necessity of detailed and transparent charting to protect residents and providers legally.
• Avoiding the use of abbreviations in documentation to ensure clarity and usefulness.
• Examples of legal cases that emphasize the importance of documentation.

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Most assisted living residents could benefit from palliative care, but many don't realize it's an option.

In this episode of Nurse to Nurse, Mandy and Gwen are joined by Daniel David and Komal Patel Murali, who both serve as Assistant Professors and researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. During their discussion, Daniel and Komal reveal how palliative care is fundamentally about enhancing quality of life, not giving up. From clear distinctions between hospice and palliative services to practical tips for nurses, this episode uncovers the untapped potential of integrating person-centered support into everyday care.

Highlights of this episode:

• Defining primary palliative care and specialty palliative care.
• An exploration of the differences between palliative care and hospice care.
• Understanding how palliative care can truly enhance quality of life.
• Practical strategies for nurses and caregivers to incorporate palliative principles.
• The crucial role nurses can play in initiating serious illness conversations that respect residents' values and goals.

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