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Caring for the Unrepresented: A Podcast with Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig

GeriPal

So like as an example, in New York State, if someone has no healthcare proxy that they’ve designated, there is a legal structure by which we can assign a surrogate, whereas other states don’t have that same structure. Let’s say they’re in the ICU now on a ventilator. So there’s no healthcare surrogate.

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Making every word count: The role of AAC in LTC

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

Consider the case of a resident recovering from a traumatic brain injury and temporarily reliant on a ventilator. This collaborative evaluation ensures that the chosen AAC system is functional, accessible, and contextually appropriate. Meanwhile, PTs can assist with posture and mobility to optimize device usage during therapy sessions.

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The Importance of Safe Storage Practices: A Guide for Healthcare Workers

Daily Nurse

Many healthcare facilities will require multiple storage areas for supplies. Equipment includes tools and machines you may use repeatedly, like pulse oximeters and ventilators. The post The Importance of Safe Storage Practices: A Guide for Healthcare Workers first appeared on Daily Nurse.

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NHS staff need adequate RPE and they need it NOW

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

The denial of the reality of covid is also evident in approaches to providing personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare workers. A coughing patient, and perhaps even an infectious patient who is simply breathing generates more exposure than someone on a ventilator. NHS staff need adequate RPE and they need it NOW.

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Brushing away the risk: The crucial role of daily toothbrushing in preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

A phenomenon that skilled nursing teams have long appreciated was recently highlighted in a recent article published in JAMA Internal Medicine , researchers Ehrenzeller and Klompas shed light on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of healthcare — oral hygiene and daily toothbrushing.

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What can we learn from simulations? Amber Barnato

GeriPal

And I think the crisis that we’re in right now in healthcare delivery, the idea of laying down my badge, I think that’s maybe a metaphor for being a sheriff, but what about being a healthcare provider? I’d be willing to take some time on a mechanical ventilation machine to live longer.”

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How to Prevent Flu and Cold in Hospice Patients

Seasons Hospice

If a patient has difficulty eating, discuss nutritional supplements with a healthcare provider. Ensure proper ventilation in the patients room to reduce the concentration of airborne viruses. Encouraging Nutritious Eating: Offer warm, nourishing meals such as soups, broths, and herbal teas.

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