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 LEAP Modules & ToolsThe LEAP modules provide tools for:
Module 1, The Essential Roles of Nurses in Long-Term Care Module 1 is a six-week (18 hours total) course targeting nurse managers and charge nurses to develop essential roles of leader, care role model, clinical expert, and care team builder Description: Unique to senior living and long-term care, all nurses function in leadership roles. As leaders, nurses learn 10 key roles of effective leaders, including communication skills, giving feedback, and mentoring staff. As a care role model, nurses learn the importance of person-centered care and its influence on empowering residents and frontline staff. Gerontological nursing as its own specialty is emphasized, and nurses are encouraged to develop their knowledge base and assessment skills within their specialization. As a care team builder, nurses learn the importance of developing relationships with residents, families, and staff as an empowering means of delivering quality care.
Module 2, Growing the Heart of Care: Career Development for Certified Nurse Assistants Module 2 is a seven-week (17.5 hours total) course focused on career development for CNAs and includes a clinical ladder and mentorship program. Description: A clinical ladder program is first established as the framework to implement this module. CNAs who successfully meet the criteria are promoted to Level II and enroll in the Module 2 workshop. Topics include person-centered care; communication skills; head-to-toe inspection; clinical updates (nutrition, skin care, continence); building care teams; cultural sensitivity; and working with families. The final two weeks of the workshops focus on developing skills as a mentor to new CNAs.
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