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Tips for Reducing Patient Health Risks During the Holiday Season

Home Care Pulse

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.

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What were the top 5 blogs of 2022?

HopeHealth

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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To Build the Workforce, We Need More Nurse Educators

Nurse.com

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.

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Researching Families of Children with Rare Diseases and Tech

Daily Nurse

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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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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Choosing the Best MSN Specialty to Meet Your Career Goals

Minority Nurse

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.

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As The Calendar Turns To Twenty-Twenty-Three

Today's Caregiver

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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Nursing Job Growth Projections for 2023 and Beyond

Daily Nurse

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 […].

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Common Winter Illnesses to Watch For | Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service

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.

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14 Free Home-Based Care Resources You Need to Bookmark Before 2023

Home Care Pulse

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.

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Palace of Care – Man versus Machine Experiment

Palliverse

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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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Baltimore County Addresses Nursing Shortage with Scholarships in Underserved Communities

Daily Nurse

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 […].

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Yours Truly

Today's Caregiver

In a surprisingly upbeat, heartfelt book about a serious subject, The Wall Street Journal's veteran obituary writer, award-winning journalist James R.

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HCP Approved for Renewal of 2-Hour ADRD Course in Florida

Home Care Pulse

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

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Nurse of the Week: Norma Martinez Rogers Helps First-generation Hispanic Nursing Students Graduate 

Daily Nurse

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 […].

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How To Assist Your Aging Parent Without Fully Taking Over

Caregiver Support Services

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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How to Stay Socially Active in Assisted Living

Comfort Home Care

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.

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Hand washing and irritant contact dermatitis

The Nurse Break

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%).

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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The Nursing Beat Joins Forces with connectRN

Daily Nurse

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. […].

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

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.

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Happy New Year 2023

Comforcare Home Care

From all of us at Comforcare.May the new year bless you with good health, wealth, joy, peace and happiness.

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5 Tips To Help Prevent Identity Theft

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

The post 5 Tips To Help Prevent Identity Theft appeared first on Euro-American Connections & Homecare.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

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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Fearless Caregiver Profile: Danielle Diblasi

Today's Caregiver

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Danielle Diblasi sharing her personal story of caregiving.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

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.

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How to Communicate to Get the Best Care Possible, Episode 138

The Heart of Hospice

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".

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Time for a Career Change? Consider Home Healthcare

Interim HealthCare Inc.

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!

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The Cost of Inefficient Communication in Home Care & Beyond

This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! You will learn how to: Consolidate Messaging Platforms: Streamline communication by reducing the use of multiple apps, improving efficiency in patient care.

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Budgeting Isn’t a Bad Word

Minority Nurse

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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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

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.

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Learn How to Love Your Life to Death With Yvonne Heath, Episode 137

The Heart of Hospice

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".

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Negotiation and Dispute Resolution: A Podcast with Lee Lindquist and Alaine Murawski

GeriPal

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.

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The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications

Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.