Scrubs
AUGUST 29, 2023
For many of us outside nursing, taking a break in the workday—to grab a bite, go for a walk, or catch up with a coworker—is a practiced habit. It’s something we take for granted. Not so for nurses. Our VP of Nursing recalls the predicament he faced on most shifts: He was unable to take an uninterrupted break, but there was also no permissible place to drink water at the nurses’ station.
Emerging RN Leader
AUGUST 27, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN As new generations of nurses enter the workforce, they inevitably test organizational rules. We worked through battles about tattoos, nose rings, and cell phones. Today, nurse leaders fight the battle around nurses wearing AirPods while working. Frontline nurse leaders are exasperated with repeatedly explaining why this is […] The post About Those AirPods appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
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Minority Nurse
AUGUST 28, 2023
Despite being first identified in medical literature in the 1940s and impacting 5-12% of women annually, medical professionals rarely diagnose Lipedema due to the lack of training and awareness to recognize the disease. Nurses have the most face time with patients, so nurses must understand what Lipedema is and how to recognize the signs. We spoke with Ana Pozzoli, PT, CLT, National Lymphedema Network expert clinician, about how nurses can play a pivotal role in helping women receive care an
19 Labs
AUGUST 29, 2023
In the vast expanse of rural America, access to quality healthcare has been a persistent challenge. This challenge is being solved in seven rural, medically underserved counties thanks to the collaboration between 19Labs and Missouri Highlands Health Care (MHHC). Redwood City, CA – August 29, 2023 Residents in rural areas often face numerous barriers to healthcare access, including geographic distance, limited transportation options, and a scarcity of healthcare facilities. , Missouri Highlands
Scrubs
AUGUST 27, 2023
Photodisc | Thinkstock Do you talk about wounds and drainage during a nice sit down dinner at a fancy restaurant? Yep, you’re a nurse. Read all 10 tell tale signs that you’re a nurse, as observed by contributor and RN supervisor, Michelle Lambert. 1. Your talk of wounds and drainage in a restaurant makes the people at the next table run for the door. 2.
Electronic Health Reporter
AUGUST 30, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Samantha Moyer, senior technology product manager, Wolters Kluwer Health. We have all heard the staggering statistics of the current workforce issues happening across the healthcare industry, and one of the biggest segments facing staffing […] The article Virtual Reality Could Be the Answer For Supporting the Next Generation of Nurses appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Health Populi
AUGUST 28, 2023
Appreciation for public health in America tends to be a local-love thing, according to research from the de Beaumont Foundation. The COVID-19 pandemic raised health citizens’ awareness of the role and importance of public health — and for 7 in 10 people in the U.S., inspired a favorable opinion of their local public health officials, de Beaumont found. the Foundation’s President and CEO, Briant Castrucci, DrPH, observed, “The shared pandemic experience seems to have driven dee
Scrubs
AUGUST 26, 2023
Shutterstock | sfam_photo One in 10 people are affected by a rare disease. Seven thousand different rare diseases exist. Ninety-five percent of these illnesses have no known treatments. So we hate to be the bearer of bad news, nurses, but here goes… No matter how much you study during nursing school or how much time you dedicate to continuing to learn, once you don the proverbial nursing cap, there will still be about a gazillion things you don’t know about conditions of the human bo
Emerging RN Leader
AUGUST 30, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many health systems have prioritized piloting a team-based nursing care delivery redesign project as part of their 2024 strategic plan. Medical-surgical units are often selected as high-priority because they are challenging from both a recruitment and retention standpoint. Nurse leaders often find they need help with how […] The post Ten Reasons Why Redesigning Nursing Care Delivery is Hard appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 31, 2023
Nursing homes with the highest proportion of Black residents have the greatest number of hospitalizations and emergency department visits, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. Staffing levels likely drive the differences in hospitalizations and emergency department visits among nursing homes, the researchers report in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Learning + Leading
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
The healthcare industry is facing a shortage of qualified professionals, and employers are increasingly looking to CTE health science students to gain the certification needed to fill the employment pipeline. However, not all certifications are created equal.
Scrubs
AUGUST 27, 2023
Countries all over the world are facing record-high inflation. Just like the U.S., the U.K. has seen the cost-of-living increase by more than 8% year-over-year, according to the latest figures from the Consumer Price Index. Food, housing, and transportation have all gone up considerably in price in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and nurses are feeling the pain.
Guideway Care
AUGUST 31, 2023
Key Points Multi-visit patients account for more than half of all readmissions in the United States Readmission risks are higher for patients facing health inequities attributed to SDoH Care Guidance activates patients to identify and promptly resolve their disparities before becoming problematic, requiring readmission Patients who are high utilizers of healthcare services, also known as multi-visit patients (MVPs) or frequent flyers, statistically drive up readmission rates and strain clinical
Coronis Health
AUGUST 31, 2023
Ensuring accurate coding and compliance reflects your patients’ diagnoses and care and encourages your facility to exceed revenue performance goals. Many hospitals don’t have the expertise, manpower, or time to establish coding compliance and an efficient workflow. Partnering with a revenue cycle management expert with industry experience and advanced technology can help boost your reimbursements and strengthen your hospital’s compliance.
Relias
AUGUST 30, 2023
Western medicine has traditionally segmented the body into different parts. This has been especially true for psychology, where mental health has traditionally been seen as something wholly separate from physical health. Recently, however, research has uncovered just how connected every aspect of health truly is. This has led to increased attention to whole person care.
Scrubs
AUGUST 30, 2023
As nurses, we take pride in what we do. We value our work, our colleagues, and our patients. Great workplaces do the same. Here are 5 ways to spot an organization that values its employees: They Promote From Within – Organizations that look at their own employee pool to fill leadership positions often invest in their employees to help them grow. It’s reassuring to know that there are opportunities for advancement and that your hard work and dedication will be recognized and rewarded.
Medical Terminology Blog
AUGUST 28, 2023
When teaching medical terminology, I would search for something to make terms more interesting for students or look for ways to lighten my medical terminology class presentation. I also spent time creating material for students to use as extra credit. But, most importantly, I sought activities to impress upon students the importance of being fluent in the language of medicine before they embarked on a healthcare career.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
AUGUST 28, 2023
Evaluation and management (E/M) services have been called “the core” of healthcare billing. [1] E/M is a catch-all claim, allowing medical professionals to bill for diagnosing or treating nearly any illness or injury. E/M is also divided into fairly subjective levels depending on complexity, and the differences between levels is often merely a difference of opinion.
Relias
AUGUST 29, 2023
For organizations that provide services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) , employee retention must always be top of mind. In fact, every day presents great opportunities to make your direct support professionals (DSPs) feel appreciated. Showing appreciation to your DSP staff can go a long way in boosting employee morale and retention.
Scrubs
AUGUST 27, 2023
Imagine your first day on the job. Your scrubs are neatly pressed, stethoscope around your neck, and all the butterflies in your stomach are getting you ready for the rest of your life. Getting started as a nurse comes with a steep learning curve. From responding to a crisis to dealing with unruly patients, there’s always something new to learn. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the nursing profession.
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 28, 2023
This weekend at the European Society of Cardiology, I watched Professor Paulus Kirchhof present results of the NOAH AFNET 6 trial, which is also published in the New England Journal of Medicine. I describe it here for two reasons: it is an example of well-conducted unbiased study, and it deals with an increasingly common problem of short-duration episodes of atrial fibrillation.
Health Populi
AUGUST 27, 2023
Americans cite opioids and fentanyl, obesity, and access to guns and firearms as the top three public health challenges this summer of 2023, according to the new Axios/Ipsos American Health Index. As for government priorities dealing with public health, though, U.S. health citizens say the top priority should be lowering the costs of health care and prescription drugs.
Relias
AUGUST 30, 2023
Midwives and doulas are making strides in very different populations. Parents-to-be who intentionally seek a birth experience outside of a hospital might choose the services of a midwife and/or doula. In other — and very different — circumstances, birthing persons who do not have access to a hospital or physician could benefit greatly from alternative forms of care.
Scrubs
AUGUST 28, 2023
Ryan McVay | Thinkstock Some TV shows would have you believe that a nurse’s sole function is to be a hospital handmaiden. But nursing is so much more than dispensing meds and cleaning up Code Browns. So what’s it really  like being a nurse? What is being a nurse really like? It’s like walking a tightrope with your hands in your pockets. You must do this, that and the other, without unbalancing the act.
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 30, 2023
Last week a friend sent me a link to an article in The Financial Times titled, MRI scan more accurate than blood test at diagnosing prostate cancer, UK study finds. I read the article, skeptically, thinking MRI as a screening test, come on. I thought it was a piece of churnalism until I read the study itself from BMJ oncology and realized that the real story was research article.
CareerStep
AUGUST 29, 2023
Author: Des Sinkevich Time to read: 4 minutes Are you an animal lover looking for a fulfilling career in the veterinary field? Becoming a certified veterinary assistant may be perfect for you! Here’s what you need to know about what it takes to become a certified vet assistant and the skills needed to excel in the field. What is a Certified Veterinary Assistant?
Health Populi
AUGUST 31, 2023
Three in four U.S. health citizens say the spread of false information about health issues is a major problem, found in Kaiser Family Foundation’s Health Misinformation Tracking Poll Pilot published earlier this month. KFF’s press release on the study summarized the top-line with, “Most Americans Encounter Health Misinformation, and Most Aren’t Sure Whether It’s True or False.” Explaining the implications of the broad reach of health misinformation in the U.S.
Scrubs
AUGUST 26, 2023
Suicide is on the rise in the U.S. Rates in 25 states have increased by more than 30% since 1999, and is now the 10th leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t just affect those that take their own lives; it can lead to a trail of depression and grief for those they leave behind. It’s estimated that every person that dies by suicide leaves behind at least six or more “suicide survivors”: people that’ve lost someone they care about deeply and are left grieving and struggling to understand
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 31, 2023
During the COVID19 pandemic, a small handful of drugs and therapeutics helped save lives. RECOVERY showed the value of dexamethasone in patients hospitalized and receiving O2, and those on the vent. Baricitinib also had positive randomized data, and Tocilizumab was validated by the RECOVERY group. Paxlovid only has positive data in unvaccinated high risk people who have not had COVID.
Scrubs
AUGUST 29, 2023
We’ve heard the expression “nurses eat their young,” but things have arguably gotten even worse over the last couple years. Nurses are being asked to do more with fewer resources and less time than they were previously, which has led to unprecedented rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout. A recent study shows more nurses are thinking about leaving the profession than ever before with the U.S. headed for a shortfall of half a million providers in just three years.
Sensible Medicine
AUGUST 29, 2023
Listen now | An introduction to a podcast series comparing US and Danish public policy, with a focus on the many differences in COVID-19 response and vaccination policies
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