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Care minutes are another way to define Nurse-to-Resident Ratios

Registered Nurse (RN) care minutes provide another way to describe nurse-to-resident ratios. For example, if each resident is guaranteed 60 minutes of RN care per day (a common standard in many Western countries), this equates to one nurse caring for 24 residents in a 24-hour period.

Conversely, specific nurse-to-resident ratios can be translated into RN care minutes. For instance, a 1:2 nurse-to-resident ratio means each resident receives 720 minutes (12 hours) of care per day. For a 1:3 ratio, each resident would receive 480 minutes (8 hours) of care, while a 1:1 ratio guarantees 1,440 minutes (24 hours) of RN care per day.

The Importance of Nurse-to-Resident Ratios

The most critical factor that sets BetterCare.Today, apart from our outstanding nurse-to-resident ratio. In our healthcare facilities, the organization maintains a minimum ratio of 1 registered nurse per 3 residents every day. This differs from many facilities in the U.S. and other Western countries, which operate with significantly higher resident-to-staff ratios, leading to overworked staff and inadequate care, affecting health outcomes.

Why does the Nurse-to-Resident Ratio Matter?

Personalized care: With a lower nurse-to-resident ratio, our staff have more time to focus on each resident. This person-centered individualized attention allows staff to understand each resident's unique needs, preferences, and health conditions. It then leads to more effective and compassionate care, fostering positive health outcomes.

Strong Nurse-Resident Relationships: Lower nurse-to-resident ratios enable staff to build meaningful connections with their residents. These relationships are important for dementia residents, who benefit from familiar faces and consistent caregiving (Cho et al., 2023). Trust and comfort are crucial in reducing anxiety and improving overall well-being.

Reduced stress and burnout: Our technique ensures nurses have adequate time with their residents. They are not overworked, which is a common thing in many Western facilities. Overworked staff leads to higher turnover rates, decreased quality of care, and ultimately negative health experiences and outcomes (Alyamani et al., 2022). The organization maintains a manageable workload, which ensures our staff are more satisfied and committed to their roles without getting overwhelmed.

Enhanced outcomes: Lower nurse-to-resident ratios improve outcomes because residents have full nurse attention and care. Also, staff have enough time to handle their residents. According to Aldosari et al., (2022) facilities with lower nurse-to-resident ratios have fewer falls, infections, and complications incidents. Our nurses and residents experience less stress. Residents experience a higher quality of life thanks to the available, attentive, and dedicated care they receive.

Affordability without compromise: At BetterCare.Today, we offer high standards of care, and our costs are approximately 10 times lower than the U.S. average while providing 8 times more registered nurse coverage per resident. You can ensure your loved ones receive top-notch care without the financial burden.

High-Quality Care at a Fraction of the Cost

At BetterCare today, we offer high standards of care for Alzheimer's and dementia residents at prices that are approximately 10 times lower than the average in the U.S. Starting from as low as $950 per month, our services provide exceptional value without compromising on quality of care.

How do we achieve this?

Cost-effective operations: The organization operates in the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries, so we take advantage of the lower operational costs. This allows us to offer affordable rates to our clients in the Anglosphere.

Focus on care, not profit: The organization's mission is to provide the best possible care for dementia and Alzheimer's residents, not to maximize profits. This focus ensures that needed resources are allocated to improving care rather than increasing profit margins.

Innovative care models: BetterCare.Today, employees have innovative care models that optimize resource use and enhance the efficiency of our services.

Comprehensive services tailored to Dementia Care

Better Care.Today organization focuses on offering comprehensive care that is specific to Alzheimer and dementia residents. With the organizational nurse-to-resident ratio, BetterCare.Today offers 24/7 nursing care. It ensures round-the-clock care and supervision for all clients. The organization also offers personalized care plans. It utilizes person-centered approach that allows clients to receive specific care depending on their needs and medical conditions. Besides, the organization offers different therapeutic and recreational activities essential for stimulating residents and improve their wellbeing. It has experienced and compassionate healthcare staff that provide effective support and regular medical check-ups that foster positive outcomes.

Conclusion

BetterCare.Today has innovative techniques to address different issues related to dementia and Alzheimer. It has enough staff that work for normal hours to take great care of residents and ensure their well-being. It makes life better for residents' families by taking better care of their loved ones. The exceptional staffing at BetterCare.Today ensures your loved ones enjoy their stay, receive individual attention and thrive. Those seeking high-quality, person-centered and affordable care for their loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer, BetterCare.Today is the place to be.

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Choosing BetterCare today means choosing a compassionate, cost-effective, high-quality care solution for your loved ones. Our commitment to exceptional nurse-to-resident ratios and personalized care makes us the ideal choice for families seeking the best for their dementia—and alhazemia-affected relatives.

Together, we can provide the care and support your loved ones need and deserve at the best prices. Families who have chosen BetterCare.Today, their loved ones have shared their stories and reviews.

References

• Aldosari, A. M., Alsalman, A. A., Albathali, G. M., Alshamaray, H. F. M., Ali, R. N., Al Ghanem, G. A., ... & Alenzi, M. M. (2022). The Impact of Nurse-To-Patient Ratios On Patient Outcomes. Journal of Namibian Studies: History Politics Culture, 31, 453-463.
• Alyamani, Z., Alsaedi, M. H., Ashi, A. A. H., Yanksary, A. S., Yankusary, E. S., Almowald, L. T. N., ... & Alshareef, R. S. (2022). The Impact of Nurse-To-Patient Ratios On Patient Outcomes and Quality of Care. Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, 6(3), 676-681.
• Cho, D. D., Bretthauer, K. M., & Schoenfelder, J. (2023). Patient-to-nurse ratios: Balancing quality, nurse turnover, and cost. Health Care Management Science, 26(4), 807-826.