Home Care Pulse
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Article Contents: – Introduction. – Tired, Distracted, and a Little Noncompliant. – 1. Reinforce Education. – 2. Encourage Communication. – 3. Talk About Limitations. – 4. Practice Early Intervention. – 5. Monitor Your Resources. – A Festive (and Safer) End to the Year. Article Contents: Tired, Distracted, and a Little Noncompliant. 1.
HopeHealth
DECEMBER 28, 2022
HopeHealth shared stories of compassion and care through our blog in 2022. Here is a list of the top 5 stories our readers enjoyed. The post What were the top 5 blogs of 2022? appeared first on HopeHealth.
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Nurse.com
DECEMBER 27, 2022
The current need for nurse faculty has left nursing students, instructors, and schools stretched thin. So, now more than ever, it’s crucial to create and implement strategies to grow this vital part of the nursing profession. When Susan Bindon, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CNE, CNE-cl, FAAN, explained the need for nurse educators, her description was succinct.
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Sometimes, we get involved in facets of our career or volunteering because of something that has happened in our personal lives or the lives of people close to us, especially when it concerns children with rare diseases. That’s exactly what happened with Adriana D Glenn, Ph.D., MA, MN, FNP-BC, CNE Assistant Professor, RN-BSN Program Director […].
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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.
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Getting your MSN degree in nursing is a significant step in mapping out the next part of a nursing career. But making this decision and choosing the right program for your personal and professional goals takes a lot of research and thought. An MSN degree offers more profound knowledge and experience, leading to more significant career opportunities.
Today's Caregiver
DECEMBER 25, 2022
As the calendar turns to twenty-twenty-three Let’s peer ahead to what we can see Let’s start with at least a smile a day Which is as good as an apple to keep You-Know-Who away
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Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 29, 2022
It’s no secret that nursing is a popular and highly respected profession with excellent potential for job growth. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) reported in April of 2022 that a “strong interest in nursing careers” was readily apparent based on increasing enrollment in entry-level programs. However, examining the job growth projections published […].
Caring Senior Service
DECEMBER 26, 2022
The winter time can be tough for families. Cold weather means that everyone is stuck inside more, There’s not as much sunshine. And, unfortunately, there's a spike in many illnesses, ranging from the everyday cold to life-threatening pneumonia. Let’s review some of the most common winter illnesses for seniors and their families to watch out for.
Home Care Pulse
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Article Contents: – Introduction. – Improve Training & Staff Development. – Increase Client & Care Staff Retention. – Stay Updated on Major Shifts in the Industry like OASIS-E. – Catch up on our biggest announcements this year. Article Contents: Improve Training & Staff Development. Increase Client & Care Staff Retention.
Palliverse
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Photo by charlesdeluvio on Unsplash. I had been meaning to write the following blogpost for the past weeks and decided to do it today. I was also inspired by a LinkedIn post from a writing community co-member to try out ChatGPT the AI Author bot from [link]. Here’s a comparison of what I wrote in one 25 minute Pomodoro and what ChatGPT wrote in 25 seconds.
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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.
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Nurses continue to be in high demand as hospitals struggle to fill their ranks. But, in Baltimore County, a new partnership could fill that gap. Baltimore County, the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center (UM SJMC), and the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) are partnering to launch the Public Health Pathways Program. This […].
Today's Caregiver
DECEMBER 26, 2022
In a surprisingly upbeat, heartfelt book about a serious subject, The Wall Street Journal's veteran obituary writer, award-winning journalist James R.
Home Care Pulse
DECEMBER 28, 2022
R exburg, Idaho, December 28, 2022—HCP, the leading provider of experience management, training, and reputation management, has received renewal approval for its 2-hour ADRD course in Florida. . This training (approved for Florida Home Health: HH AD 9984) covers seven sections and equips caregivers for the care of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders by overviewing disease information, communication and behavior management tips, care techniques, and skills for working with fa
Euro-American Connections & Homecare
DECEMBER 28, 2022
The post 5 Tips To Help Prevent Identity Theft appeared first on Euro-American Connections & Homecare.
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Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Norma Martinez Rogers, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, is a 50-year veteran of the UT Health San Antonio Nursing School turned living legend. In November, she was awarded the highest honor for any nurse at the 2022 Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., and is only the second Latina to receive the American Academy of Nursing Living […].
Nurse Nacole
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Category: Fundamentals Symptoms of BPH vary, but the common ones involve changes to urination, including hesitant, interrupted or weak stream; urgency, dribbling or urinary retention; frequent urination, especially at night; painful urination and incontinence.
Comfort Home Care
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Moving into an assisted living facility can be a difficult transition for some. Leaving a lifelong home and making new friends in a new environment can be tough. However, with the right strategies, you can create an active social life while living in an assisted living facility. As Rockville, Maryland’s premier senior home care provider, Comfort Home Care understands how staying socially active can play an essential role in maintaining your quality of life and overall well-being.
Caregiver Support Services
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Most guides on the internet about caring for older parents focus on taking care of certain aspects of their lives to make things easier. While there’s nothing wrong with that, sometimes it’s best for both of you if you take a step back and let them handle some things on their own. Of course, you’ll still want to be there for them, which is why this post focuses on how to assist your aging parents without fully taking over their lives.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 30, 2022
The Nursing Beat and connectRN joined forces to reach expanded audiences, drive nurse-centric thought leadership forward, and create a sense of community and direction for nurses navigating a complicated industry. Long before the Covid-19 pandemic, nurses experienced high levels of burnout due to issues like low salaries, long hours, and lack of communication with management. […].
The Nurse Break
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Republished article of The Nurse Path. Find more of The Nurse Path here. Or check out our other articles and guest bloggers here. Perhaps you have seen a colleague enduring the discomfort of red, dry, flaking, cracked hands resulting from constant hand washing at work. Some reports have estimated that up to 30% of health care workers may be afflicted with this problem, although a recent study of workers in Victoria found cases to be much lower (0.47%).
Nurse Nacole
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Category: Fundamentals BPH manifests as urinary tract symptoms. Obstructed urine outflow includes the diminished force of the urine stream, an urgent need for nocturnal voiding, residual urine with or without overflow incontinence and a feeling of abdominal pressure.
Today's Caregiver
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Danielle Diblasi sharing her personal story of caregiving.
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The Heart of Hospice
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Communication is crucial to creating the best end of life experience possible. We’re talking about what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. Knowing how to communicate with their end of life workers helps patients and their caregivers to get better care. Patients and caregivers should feel comfortable talking about symptoms … Continue reading "How to Communicate to Get the Best Care Possible, Episode 138".
Interim HealthCare Inc.
DECEMBER 26, 2022
If you were made to help, serve, support, care for, and connect with others, home healthcare could be your calling – a career that could be far more rewarding than any job you’ve ever had before!
Nurse Nacole
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Category: Fundamentals The pathophysiologic process of BPH is based on the autonomic input to the smooth muscles in the lower urinary tract. BPH is the formation of large, nonmalignant lesions at the periurethral region of the prostate gland.
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Do you ever think you need to get better at budgeting? Learning how to budget well takes time and practice, but being in control of your finances brings benefits that extend past your wallet. Harrison Hinz , a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with First Pacific Financial and a Spark Financial Advisor , says nurses can take some steps to begin the budgeting process, and one of the first is shifting the way you see and prioritize budgeting. “The term ‘budget’ is often looked at
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The Heart of Hospice
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Love Your Life to Death founder Yvonne Heath is teaching us how to just show up for someone who’s grieving. Yvonne has been a Registered Nurse since 1988, working in emergency and ICU settings as well as hospice and palliative care. According to her website LoveYourLifetoDeath, Yvonne “witnessed our grief-phobic society and how our reluctance … Continue reading "Learn How to Love Your Life to Death With Yvonne Heath, Episode 137".
GeriPal
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Summary Transcript Summary. From discussing “taking away the keys to the car” for a cognitively impaired older adult to decisions to limit life sustaining treatments at the end of life, conflict and disagreement permeate everything that we do in medicine. How well though are we taught to handle conflict and disagreement? I’d say not well as I don’t think I’ve ever received a formal talk on the issue.
Nurse Nacole
DECEMBER 25, 2022
Category: Fundamentals Cranberry juice concentrate or cranberry concentrate capsules have been recognized as alternatives to antibiotics or for the prevention of UTIs. Cranberry is believed to have antiadherence properties in the urinary tract and acidifies urine.
AJN Off the Charts
DECEMBER 27, 2022
“Growing, evolving, and progressing are part of the natural order of things. In my almost 40 years as an RN, I have seen enormous evolution and elevation of nurses in the delivery of health care.”— AJN editor-in-chief Carl Kirton in this month’s editorial, “Evolution in a New Year” The January issue of AJN is now live. Here’s what’s new.
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Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.
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