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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to the Administration on Aging, in 2020, the population of 65 and older numbered 55.7 Many older Americans receive care from aging services facilities across the United States. There are currently about 14 million people receiving some form of long-term care services.

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Change Is Now the “Constant” for Nurses in Infection Control

Nurse.com

The renewed focus on how infection control in nursing is presented to healthcare professionals is among the major lessons learned since 2020. Post-COVID-19 focus No matter the setting, COVID-19 had an impact on hundreds of thousands of patients and healthcare professionals.

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POLST Evidence and Update: Kelly Vranas, Abby Dotson, Karl Steinberg, and Scott Halpern

GeriPal

Alex: And we’re delighted to welcome back Karl Steinberg, he’s a palliative care doc and a geriatrician. He’s President of National POLST and recent past president of AMDA, the Long-Term Care Association. And so we looked at in total there were about 105,000 patients across 20 observational studies.

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Professional Boundaries in Nursing: Are You Crossing the Line?

Hospice Nurse Hero

According to a 2020 Gallup poll , nurses ranked 89% for honesty. When those under your care are fragile both physically and emotionally, it’s critical to maintain professionalism. As a nurse, it might be tempting to promise the family that you will be present when their loved one dies. Patient celebration with staff.

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