Health Populi
MAY 5, 2022
The coronavirus pandemic has re-shaped consumers across many life- and work-flows. When it comes to peoples’ relationship to consumer packaged goods (CPG), the public health crisis has indeed impacted consumers’ purchasing behaviors and definition of “value,” based on IRI’s latest analysis of CPG shifts in 2022 and 2023.
Relias
MAY 6, 2022
The Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report, or PEPPER, contains valuable information to help your hospice organization identify billing issues and prevent improper payment audits. The provider-specific PEPPER analyzes Medicare data and statistics from discharges and services compared with every hospice nationwide. Reviewing your hospice PEPPER is an important part of your hospice compliance program.
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Minority Nurse
MAY 6, 2022
National Nurses Week , celebrated May 6-12 is a bright spot in the year for many nurses. Gatherings and appreciation across the nation boost morale and give nurses a lift up. For Dr. Vivienne Pierce McDaniel DNP, MSN, RN, and DEI Consultant for Sentinel U’s Virtual Nursing Clinical Simulations , National Nurses Week truly begins on May 7 as that is the birthday of Mary Eliza Mahoney , the first Black nurse to become licensed.
Mildred Elley
MAY 5, 2022
Do you have a passion for hairstyling, skincare and beauty? Are you interested in a career in cosmetology but wonder, “What do you learn in cosmetology school?” Pursuing a career in cosmetology can be rewarding and a great way to hone your creative skills! Cosmetology classes are designed to prepare you for all aspects of a cosmetology career including skin care, hairstyling, nail services, and more!
Health Populi
MAY 6, 2022
The rate of people in the U.S. skipping needed health care due to cost tripled in 2021. This prompted West Health (the Gary and Mary West nonprofit organizations’ group) and Gallup to collaborate on research to quantified Americans’ views on and challenges with personal medical costs. This has resulted in The West Health-Gallup Healthcare Affordability Index and Healthcare Value Index.
Relias
MAY 2, 2022
Beginning July 16, 2022, the 988 crisis hotline will be fully operational. Those across the United States experiencing or witnessing a mental health crisis will now have a dedicated line to call and talk with a trained counselor. This has the potential to positively impact the state of crisis prevention and intervention in the U.S. But 988 will need the help of behavioral health organizations to ensure its long-term success.
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Healthcare Law Insights blog
MAY 4, 2022
Recent legislative changes indicate that Congress is committed to continuing to allow patients to access telehealth services after the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) ends, but it is gathering more information before making such changes permanent. Comments from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (“HHS”) Secretary Xavier Becerra and the HHS Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) indicate that HHS is committed to expanding telehealth beyond the end of the PHE and that the OIG r
KevinMD.com
MAY 3, 2022
By definition, diagnosis is “the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.” Unfortunately, that is akin to saying that cooking is the process of examining the ingredients. As a result, there is a tendency to rush to treatment when the symptoms are obvious. When the treatment is Read more… Patient care is not a spectator sport originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Relias
MAY 1, 2022
When it comes to assessing and treating pressure injuries, diabetic wounds, and venous wounds, investing in expertise up front can help protect your organization against costly wound care liability down the road. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality calculates that more than 17,000 lawsuits related to pressure injuries are filed each year — second only to wrongful death suits.
Minority Nurse
MAY 6, 2022
Evidence-based practice is at the heart of nursing—and most of that evidence is based on quantitative research. For nurses who are merely competent in math, though, interpreting the numbers can be a challenge. And if your own facility with statistics is middling, trying to mentor semi-numerate DNP students may leave you feeling helpless at times. Help is on the way.
Setting Sights
MAY 2, 2022
2 years and 2 months later, 17 months spent bedbound in hospital, too much blood, sweat and tears to even comprehend (even in the literal sense – through the 7 bouts of sepsis, multiple surgeries, intensive care admissions, the sleepless and suicidal nights of crying, genuinely believing I’d never make it back to where I was), I can finally say the words I never thought I’d ever be able to say again: “I am going back to Medical School”.
Minority Nurse
MAY 6, 2022
Higher education is evolving. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing , distance education in master’s nursing programs has been steadily rising since 2015, offering improved access, flexibility, and student advancement. In fact, a recent survey reports that a primary target demographic for online programs is adults returning to school.
Minority Nurse
MAY 3, 2022
The famous biblical verse, “To whom much is given, much will be required” (Luke 12:48) is more than a quote for Constance Smith Hendricks, PhD, RN, FAAN. For the influential University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing alumna ( BSN 1974, MSN 1981 ), it is a mantra to live by. With more than 40 years of trailblazing experience educating, mentoring and inspiring students who want to fulfill their dreams and become leaders in nursing and health care, Hendricks has blazed a trail on another
Minority Nurse
MAY 5, 2022
The Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) published a commentary today on the significant cancer disparities facing Asian Americans. The article is authored by seven researchers from across the country who participated in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Oncology Center of Excellence “ Conversations on Cancer ” held on July 29, 2021.
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