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The Role of Social Service Designees in Long-Term Care: Supporting Residents and Families

We Care Online

In long-term care facilities, a dedicated team of professionals works together to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to residents. Let’s explore what a Social Service Designee does and why their role is so important in the long-term care setting. What is a Social Service Designee?

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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period. How much do LTC jobs pay?

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The Compassion Calling: Why I Want to Become a Medication Aide in a Long Term Care Facility

We Care Online

In the realm of healthcare, few roles are as crucial and rewarding as that of a Medication Aide in a long-term care facility. First and foremost, working as a Medication Aide allows me to play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of residents in long-term care facilities.

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What’s Causing Fewer Primary Care Visits in the US?

Health Populi

Primary care includes health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance, counseling, patient education, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses in a variety of health care settings (e.g., office, inpatient, critical care, long-term care, home care, day care, etc.).

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A New Health Literacy Pillar: Personal Data Stewardship

Health Populi

Alissa Knight , an expert on hacking and cybersecurity, conducted this research by first downloading 30 mHealth apps in collaboration with the companies, to do penetration testing of their apps and APIs. While a social security number can fetch $1 by a data evil-doer, a credit card can score $110, and a full medical record as much as $1,000.

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Safer Patients, Better Care: The Power of Training

Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

For those pursuing CNA training in North Carolina , the focus goes beyond mastering basic care techniques. These programs emphasize essential aspects of patient care, including communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Crystal Beckford

Minority Nurse

She has a proven track record in hospital, health plan, long-term care, and health insurance leadership. To be an effective CNO, one of my main objectives is to ensure clear and concise communication with team members to remain focused on our goals and outcomes. How long have you worked in the nursing field?