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Hand Washing Stops Infection’s Spread

Minority Nurse

The first full week of December is traditionally the time when national Hand Washing Awareness Week is celebrated, and it seems like it always comes at a perfect time. With the country in the middle of a holiday season that is coinciding with a rise in respiratory viruses including Covid, influenza, and RSV and also an uptick in gastrointestinal outbreaks, a reminder about proper hand washing is helpful for everyone.

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POCUS Provides ICU Clinicians Clear Benefits

Daily Nurse

Recent advances in ultrasonography technology have led to increased usage at the point-of-care, with handheld devices offering diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) has proven to be an effective tool for various medical and surgical conditions, including those experienced by patients who are critically ill. Its numerous benefits are that it can be performed quickly and cost-effectively without transporting the patient, uses no radiation, and is easily rep

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Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week is observed every year from December 1 to December 7. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) such as Crohn’s and colitis affect an estimated 3.1 million U.S. adults (1.3% of the population) and are risk factors for other chronic conditions. When severe, Crohn’s and colitis can produce The post Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness

AT Home Care & Hospice

Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week is observed every year from December 1 to December 7. Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) such as Crohn’s and colitis affect an estimated 3.1 million U.S. adults (1.3% of the population) and are risk factors for other chronic conditions. When severe, Crohn’s and colitis can produce The post Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Grandmother Moon

Elaine Mansfield

She glides across clear night skies, growing larger and brighter and fuller as I watch Her from my home on Earth. While humans drop bombs, destroy forests, and pollute Earth’s water, She witnesses our destruction from afar. I watch Her rise and set, somehow reassured by Her rhythmic dance with change. Still, I ask, “How long will She watch over us and protect us from ourselves?

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals The laryngeal mask airways are widely considered to be essential adjuncts for rescue ventilation and difficult intubation, can be inserted in less than 30 seconds, and provide effective ventilation in more than 98% of patients.

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26 Years of Serving Chicago’s North Shore

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

As the demand for in-home care continues to grow, Freedom Home Care is delighted to commemorate its 26th anniversary, marking over a quarter-century of gratitude for the unwavering commitment to serving clients and their families throughout the North Shore and the greater Chicagoland area. From its modest beginnings at the initial location in Highland Park, Freedom Home Care has recently expanded with two additional branches in Lake Forest and Barrington, enhancing its ability to express gratitu

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2023’s Most Impactful Hospice Deals

Hospice News

A rich mix of hospice merger and acquisition (M&A) activity at the end of 2023 is fueling trends into next year. Hospice M&A activity has diverged from the frenzied pace set in recent years. The hospice space in the last five years has seen record-breaking multiples, a prevalence of private equity-backed platform transactions and large-scale assets up for grabs.

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Celebrate National Home Care and Hospice Month

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time to honor the millions of home care professionals who provide essential health care services to patients and families in their homes. Home care and hospice workers include nurses, therapists, social workers, aides, and volunteers who offer compassionate and personalized care to those who need it most.