Planning Permanent Health Education Actions in a Long-Term Care Facility for Older Adults: Experience in the Implementation and Organization of Educational Practices

Abstract

Permanent Health Education (PHE) is a fundamental strategy for improving work processes and strengthening healthcare delivery, especially in Long-Term Care Institutions for Older Adults (LTCIs). This study aims to report the experience of developing and implementing a Permanent Health Education Plan in an LTCI located in the western region of Mato Grosso, Brazil. This experience report was developed by undergraduate nursing students during their Supervised Internship in Nursing Management, conducted between March and May 2026. The experience was organized into three stages: situational diagnosis, planning of educational actions, and implementation of the proposed activities. During the process, weaknesses were identified, including the absence of care protocols and structured training programs. Consequently, a plan was developed comprising actions focused on older adult safety, prevention of adverse events, effective communication, and organization of work processes. The experience highlighted the crucial role of Permanent Health Education in professional development and in improving the quality of care provided to institutionalized older adults.