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Rise of the Dutch Model of Neighbourhood Care

AlayaCare

It is there, around the middle of last decade, where a local nurse named Jos de Blok decided to do something about the growing frustration that he and other colleagues felt about having less time for actual patient care. What started as four nurses grew to 12 per squad, responsible for 40-60 people in one geographic area.

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How to Fix the Nursing Shortage and Address Burnout: Veteran Nurse Leader Has the Answers

Daily Nurse

Before, in the primary nurse model, the nurse did much of the patient’s care. In a team model, the nurses oversee the care by unlicensed assistive personnel. So people like certified nursing assistants or patient care techs will do many hands-on activities of daily living like bathing, dressing, and other things.

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Celebrating Black Nursing Leaders: Mary Howard

Minority Nurse

So I went from learning how to give a bed bath and make a hospital bed to serving as the executive director at this hospital and in a neighborhood close to where I grew up – it warms my heart. I strive to make a difference by making decisions that are in the best interest of staff and patient care. Anthony Hospital).

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Black Friday Deals for Nurses This Holiday Season

Nurse.com

Patient care doesn’t take a holiday. During this busy season, you’ve come to expect that you’ll have to sacrifice some of your holiday time to ensure the continuity of care for your patients. Fall and winter holidays are times when most people can take a short break from their professional lives.

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What To Know Before Hiring In-Home Nursing Services

Caregiver Support Services

Reflect on tasks that you are comfortable doing—such as providing food or administering medicine—versus those that might require professional skills—like monitoring vitals, bathing, and catering to complex health conditions. They may also take vital signs and ensure the patient’s environment is safe and comfortable.

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The Bird’s-eye View of a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Traditions Health

During that time, she’s come to understand what patients need, and how volunteers can add value. While it’s true The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) require volunteers to perform 5% of direct patient care hours per month for hospice agencies, she insists their contributions go far beyond simply meeting that goal.

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Why We Can’t Live Without Our Nursing Assistants

Traditions Health

Hygiene: CNAs support patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and going to the bathroom with dignity. These tasks may not seem like medical care, but they help ensure proper hygiene that can aid in keeping patients healthy. They support treatments and procedures and take vital signs to monitor certain conditions.