Scrubs

AUGUST 4, 2023

We all have good and bad days when it comes to working as a nurse. On my best days, I can’t imagine working in any other field. On my worst days, however, there are certainly times when I consider leaving the patient-care setting and never coming back. Fortunately, these thoughts tend to fade fairly quickly. When they don’t, I’ve found that taking a few moments to appreciate the positive things associated with nursing helps me get my head back in the game.

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 2, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Baha Zeidan, CEO, Azalea Health. The push to develop and deploy electronic health records (EHRs) over the past 15 years has brought many changes to the healthcare industry, but the work to fully realize […] The article 15 Years Later: The State of Electronic Health Records appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Medical Assistant Guide

AUGUST 2, 2023

You can become a medical assistant by completing either a medical assisting degree program or a medical assisting certificate program. A degree in medical assisting is typically a 2 year Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Assisting.

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Emerging RN Leader

AUGUST 2, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A CNO told me about an exit interview she did with a generation Z nurse. She could not convince the nurse to stay but learned a great deal from their conversation. She found that the young nurse was not leaving for better pay or a better opportunity. […] The post Leading Generation Z Nurses appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 4, 2023

iStockPhoto | ThinkStock + Scrubs When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit, Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit. (John Greenleaf Whitter, “Don’t Quit”) It’s confession time.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 3, 2023

An aging U.S. population with a preference for growing older at home — and a fiscally challenging health care financing outlook — are setting the demographic and financial table for the shift of medical care to peoples’ homes discussed in The State of Health at Home Models: Key Considerations and Opportunities , published by the American Medical Association (AMA).

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Electronic Health Reporter

AUGUST 2, 2023

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Healthcare revenue integrity refers to ensuring correct and compliant billing, coding, and reimbursement procedures within the healthcare sector. Maximizing revenue and reducing financial risks are the two objectives of healthcare revenue integrity, which leads to […] The article Healthcare Revenue Integrity: The Role of RAC Trackers appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 4, 2023

When I was studying for the NCLEX Checking to see if a patient is asleep At the end of my shift Getting a stool sample back from a patient On my day off The post 5 Cats Who Understand Nurses appeared first on Scrubs | The Leading Lifestyle Magazine for the Healthcare Community.

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Science Based Medicine

AUGUST 3, 2023

A new analysis of sports supplements shows that you cannot trust the label to tell you what's actually in the bottle. The post What’s really in that sports supplement? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Medical Assistant Guide

JULY 29, 2023

When considering a career in healthcare, there are many options to choose from. Two high-demand healthcare professions are medical assistants and patient care technicians. While both roles involve providing care to patients, there are key differences in training, job responsibilities, and career opportunities.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 2, 2023

Crystal Beckford is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in health systems in Maryland and Florida. She has a proven track record in hospital, health plan, long-term care, and health insurance leadership. In her current role as chief nursing officer (CNO) and vice president of patient care services at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC), Beckford collaborates with the clinical team, medical staff, and executive team to develop nursing and clinical s

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Scrubs

AUGUST 3, 2023

iStock | AlexRaths Perhaps the doctors you work with seldom, if ever, show you their appreciation. It could be that it’s simply not their style, but chances are that deep down they’re more appreciative than you can imagine—of you, your nursing skills and the valuable role you play on their healthcare team. Not buying it? These stories, volunteered by doctors who genuinely delighted in sharing them, are sure to erase any doubt and show you that doctors do appreciate nurses.

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Science Based Medicine

JULY 31, 2023

A report in The Washington Post last week revealed just how badly state medical boards have been failing when dealing with physicians spreading COVID-19 misinformation and using quackery to prevent and treat the disease. None of this is anything new, unfortunately. The pandemic has merely stress tested state medical boards, and most have failed because of political choices made long ago.

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Medical Assistant Guide

JULY 31, 2023

Many people are interested in pursuing a career as a medical assistant, but they often wonder if it is possible to work from home in this profession.

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Medical Assistant Medication 130

Minority Nurse

JULY 31, 2023

Are you feeling stuck in your nursing career? Shadowing another nurse to learn about a new role and work setting can make all the difference in your career. Whether you are you a new nursing student considering which nursing specialty fits your skills and passions or a veteran nurse who wants to move into a new area and gain additional expertise, taking the time to shadow another nurse can accelerate your decision making.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 3, 2023

Thinkstock / Catherine Yeulet While there is plenty to love about nursing (and we try to celebrate that as much as possible), there are also plenty of things that make it a really tough profession. And it’s important to air those frustrations, talk them out and hopefully relieve some of the anxieties around them. For Brittney from The Nerdy Nurse , one of the hardest parts of the gig is receiving admissions at shift change.

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19 Labs

AUGUST 1, 2023

Over 120 communities in 12 municipalities of two states of Mexico are being served, providing care for members of the Mazahua, Otomi, and Tseltal language groups via state-of-the-art mobile health clinics. Redwood City, CA, August 1, 2023 19Labs is collaborating with Pro México Indígena, a prominent foundation dedicated to improving the lives of indigenous communities in Mexico.

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Emerging RN Leader

JULY 30, 2023

By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN A wise mentor once told me that just because you are not hearing about something as a leader does not mean it is not happening. I have realized throughout my career that this is sage advice. A nurse manager recently told me about her CNO, who had […] The post Tuning Into Information You May Not Want to Hear appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

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Communication 78

Sensible Medicine

JULY 31, 2023

In Chapter 1 of this mini-series, I explained the disruption wrought by the COURAGE trial. Seriously? Stenting severe coronary lesions did not improve survival over simple tablets? Chapter 2 added to the oodles of studies showing how much doctors can be fooled by the placebo effect. The ORBITA trial demonstrated that the caring signal of placing a stent is massive.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 2, 2023

iStockphoto | Thinkstock Have you ever sighed after a patient demanded a glass of water that was exactly 72 degrees warm or some better-tasting food (um, not gonna happen!)? Join the club! We asked our Facebook fans for the one thing they’d make impossible for all patients to do. If you’ve ever responded to your patient’s 35th call bell ring in an hour, we know you’ll be nodding along with them!

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Science Based Medicine

AUGUST 2, 2023

SET appears to be another form of massage therapy with unsupported claims. The post Structural Energetic Therapy first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Medical Gas Compliance

AUGUST 3, 2023

Every day, we come into the office and move papers and look at emails until the phone starts ringing. Then all the needs and crises start driving our activity. This flood of requests and demands challenges anyone to “keep their eye on the prize.

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Medication 82

Sensible Medicine

AUGUST 1, 2023

There are articles that change your practice. There are articles that clarify your understanding of medicine. There are articles that are great examples of study types, bias, and design errors. And then there are the articles that are just so interesting that although they don’t really impact the medicine you practice you find yourself referencing them every few months.

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Scrubs

AUGUST 2, 2023

Shutterstock | Pablo Calvog Nurses, you do more than enough fretting. In fact, it’s practically your job. But that’s not to say the ideal scenario is to succeed as a high-functioning Debbie Downer. There’s simply too much to your chosen profession that is good and rewarding and positively inspiring. So, to reaffirm your faith in the silver lining (especially if you’ve had a particularly rough shift), allow us to offer you a carefully constructed list of things you simply

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Follow-Up Hospital Medication 246

Science Based Medicine

AUGUST 4, 2023

The unfortunate death of a teen in London has some experts calling for new warning labels on products containing large amounts of protein. But would that work? The post Should Protein Powder Have a Warning Label? first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

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Medical Gas Compliance

AUGUST 3, 2023

For over 50 years, glutaraldehyde has been a high-level disinfectant. As a disinfectant, it is used to eliminate harmful microorganisms on surgical instruments and has other uses as a fixative or preservative in other parts of a healthcare facility. However, it can get into the air from its use as a disinfectant, potentially exposing employees and patients to the chemical.

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Health Populi

JULY 31, 2023

Nearly all patients are concerned about their medical records getting leaked or breached, which is The State of Patient Privacy , the title of a consumer study from Health Gorilla with a headline finding that “Patients don’t trust Big Tech with their health data.” With trust the “backbone” of health information exchange, Health Gorilla calls out, we have to face a big challenge here as health care enters its own sort of industrial revolution embedded AI and data an

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Scrubs

AUGUST 3, 2023

As a nurse or a healthcare provider, you usually have a say in terms of where you work and in what department. However, choosing where to work often comes with serious implications for your physical and mental health. Some departments and facilities can take toll on your overall well being more than others, leading to high rates of burnout, stress, fatigue, and even symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Relias

AUGUST 4, 2023

Overcoming staff shortages while still providing quality patient care has challenged many healthcare organizations. To confront this, leaders are avidly seeking nurse engagement strategies. They want to stop losing nurses while improving their ability to retain them. What are the biggest nurse engagement issues and the best approaches to solve them?

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Learning + Leading

AUGUST 3, 2023

As a dedicated educator, you understand the challenges of providing your medical assistant students the best education. Limited resources and ever-evolving industry demands can often make it challenging to meet the high standards set by the healthcare field.

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Medical Gas Compliance

AUGUST 3, 2023

Patient safety is a critical element of an efficient and effective healthcare facility. Every year, The Joint Commission's (TJC) safety goals are updated to provide the highest standard of care for patients. TJC approves changes to its National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) to address the best practices to achieve patient safety. National Patient Safety Goals are designed specifically to assist hospitals and healthcare organizations in safeguarding their patients against errors, injuries, acciden

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