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Meet Nancy Colobong Smith, American Nephrology Nurses Association’s President-Elect 2023-24

Minority Nurse

My role includes staff training, patient education, regulatory compliance, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research. I also am consulted regarding evidence-based practice and care planning. Following my passion and having the support of mentors in finding my way was invaluable.

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Care Coordination: The Key to Improving Patient Outcomes

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By incorporating care coordination practices such as risk assessment, care planning, care transitions, patient education, patient navigation, telehealth, and home visits, care coordination teams can bring in resources to help patients navigate health concerns that span physical, behavioral, and social risk factors and needs.

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“Your care, your way:” Learning from the Philips Future Health Index 2023

Health Populi

Most commonly provided today are diagnostic imaging centers, ambulatory care centers, community healthcare workers, labs, and walk-in centers.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

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Example : Consider the visuals used in marketing or the accessibility of information and services for various populations, such as having patient education materials available in multiple languages. Establish leadership commitment.

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Understanding Transitional Care Management in Reducing Readmissions

Guideway Care

Transitional care management (TCM) plays a critical role in reducing hospital readmissions by ensuring patients receive proper care and support as they transition from the hospital to home. By focusing on follow-up care, medication management, and patient education, TCM addresses the primary factors leading to readmissions.

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Native Americans and Opioid Addiction: Understanding the Problem

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Developing the best healthcare professionals For those already in the healthcare field, ongoing professional education is critical for providers and clinicians to acquire the latest evidence-based practices and keep up with changing practice standards.

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Promoting Patient Engagement in Rehab Therapy: Strategies That Work

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In many cases, you will need to adjust the strategies you use to promote patient engagement to fit those shifts and resulting modifications to patients’ goals. Educate and Empower Your Patients. Education is an important component of patient engagement.