An introduction to military culture and how and which questions to ask Veteran patients as well as the importance, steps, and examples of honor ceremonies and how the interprofessional team and family unit can be included.
Resource Library
- Tags: community nursing homes
1 - 5 of 5
CNH Initiative: Identifying and Addressing Sources of Suffering
Information on how to identify common symptoms and sources of suffering, the role of the Nursing Assistant/Caregiver and interventions to palliate symptoms, and supporting those who may be suffering even if you can’t fix it.
CNH Initiative: Ceremonies to Honor and Remember
This resouce can help you see the importance and process of a pinning ceremony through various video examples and recognize the role of the interprofessional team and others in honoring Veterans, their loved ones, and ceremonies of remembrance.
CNH Initiative: Caring for Veterans in their Final Hours
Use this resource to learn how to identify the common signs and symptoms of the dying process, find examples of supportive comments for Veterans and their families, and gain insights into appreciating the fulfillment from quality care at end of life.
CNH Initiative: Addressing Trauma and its Impacts
This resource provides an overview of the impact of military service, gender, and age including methods of therapeutic communication with Veterans and their families. This module also addresses how staff can deal with manifestations of trauma or moral injury.
