A Reflection: The Comfort of Touch for Family at End of Life
In today’s evolving world of healthcare and human services, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: the next generation must be better equipped to care for an aging population. That preparation starts not in the clinic or at the bedside—but in the classroom.
Beginning November 28, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will require nursing homes to provide trauma-informed care. Consequently, they must "ensure that residents who are trauma survivors receive culturally competent, hence minimizing triggers that may cause retraumatization."