News & Events
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Care Initiatives Joins the HealthNet connect Consortium
Read MoreWest Des Moines, Iowa – HealthNet connect is pleased to announce that Care Initiatives, the largest single operator of nursing homes and skilled nursing care in Iowa, is now a member of the most innovative eHealth consortium in the nation. Care Initiatives will be connecting all 52 locations to HealthNet connect’s private fiber optic network and receiving high speed Internet through HNc Services, to be completed by the end of 2016. Read more...
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La Porte City Specialty Care receives highest rating
Read MoreLa Porte City Specialty Care is pleased to announce that it has received a “Deficiency Free” result on its annual survey in May by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals..
The annual survey, which is conducted over several days, covers over 500 quality, safety and performance issues such as medication management, proper skin care, assessment of resident’s needs, respect for residents rights and dignity, food service, environment and administration. The complete evaluation includes a tour of the facility, review of residents’ clinical records, and interviews with residents...
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Belle Plaine CNA shines at national conference
Read MoreNora Miller, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Belle Plaine Specialty Care received the National Association of Health Care Assistants’ (NAHCA) Stella Parrish Lifetime Achievement Award on June 2 at NAHCA’s national annual conference held in Des Moines.
NAHCA is a one-of-a-kind organization that supports professional caregivers who are considered to be the backbone of health care and its heart and soul. With 40,000 members throughout the US, NAHCA supports the professionals who provide 90 percent of the care for residents in skilled nursing.
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Eldora CNA earns Rookie of the Year award
Read MoreAngela Lewis-Wagner, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Eldora Specialty Care was named the National Association of Health Care Assistants’ (NAHCA) Rookie of the Year at NAHCA’s national annual conference held in Des Moines on June 2.
The CNA chosen for this award must be will have completed one year of service as a CNA with above-average attendance and a positive attitude in all areas.
Angela started out as a CNA and was recently promoted to Certified Medical Aide. After Angela was certified, she committed to developing her career in healthcare. “She devours any...