Registered Nursing Home Association
Formed in 1968,
the Registered Nursing Homes Association (RNHA) campaigns
for higher standards in nursing care. Members are nursing
home owners committed to delivering quality services to
their patients.
The
RNHA has four main aims:
To influence
government and policy makers aware of key factors which
help and hinder nursing homes meet needs of their patients.
Provide information
for professionals and the public. The RNHA provides valuable
information about the nursing home sector for both members
and the public. It also produces a wide range of briefings,
booklets and manuals on different aspects of nursing home
management as well as a magazine published 6 times a year.
Education,
Teaching and research: Nursing homes care for highly dependent,
vulnerable people. Many with multiple needs requiring high
level of professional expertise and understanding. The RNHA
is committed to ensuring that all staff working in nursing
homes enjoy opportunities for improving and updating skills,
organising education and training days. While also promoting
and supporting research into effectiveness of different
approaches to caring for older people and those with disabilities.
Advice and
expertise: Nursing homes members are able to obtain advice
and guidance relevant to the smooth and effective running
of services to help ensure quality care is given to all
patients.
