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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Patients with altered mental status, including those with alcohol intoxication, intentional or unintentional drug overdose, patients requiring chemical restraint and postictal patients, may have impaired ventilatory function.

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We Honor Veterans Program Delivers Compassionate Care

Traditions Health

Every veteran has a story marked by sacrifice, resilience, and courage—and for that, we are profoundly grateful. Beyond gratitude, these heroes should receive the highest level of care and support as they face the sunset of their lives. That’s why Traditions Health is proud to partner with We Honor Veterans (WHV), a National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) program created in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to ensure that every person who has served our

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Why Fighting Ageism Is Crucial for the Home Care Industry

Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

You may not know it by name, but you’ve certainly seen it in action. Ageism, though perhaps innocuous or even endearing at first glance, is incredibly harmful. Consider how it feels from the perspective of an older adult in the following examples: A provider addresses health questions about an older adult to the family rather than to the individual directly.

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Are we making progress in helping the ‘missing millions’? Is collaboration and unifying voices the key to success?

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

Written by Dr Ruth E Barker, Dr Nicola Roberts, Ms Lisa Dow & Mr Russell Winwood Ruth Nicola Lisa Russell Back in 2019, Nicola wrote a blog about World COPD Day 1. Since then, World COPD Day efforts have grown, and the national day has become gradually more supported on social media and more widely. However, the same issues still persist 4 years on, people still often ignore symptoms of breathlessness and/or cough as well as potentially having difficulty in getting respiratory diagnostic tes

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.