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5 tips to increase continuity of care in home care [free care plan worksheet]

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A stronger relationship between caregivers and clients: resulting in more successful treatment plans. Download Care Plan Worksheet 1. Streamline home care software Streamlining home care software and continuity of care can provide several advantages to both clients and caregivers.

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Voices: Melissa Kozak, Founder and Head of CitusHealth

Hospice News

To meet the comprehensive needs of patients and families, IDGs utilize integrated communication tools like a Patient Discussion Group (PDG) — a dedicated chat space for discussing a patient’s care — allowing for real-time updates and collaboration among nurses, physicians and other team members.

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Motivational Interviewing in Nursing

Nurse.com

What does motivational interviewing look like in nursing? Oftentimes following a hospital visit, patient morale is low, and caregivers are looking for strategies to boost spirits. Oftentimes following a hospital visit, patient morale is low, and caregivers are looking for strategies to boost spirits.

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Nurses Help Nurses Succeed, Stay Safe, and De-Stress

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When nurses help nurses by creating special programs, it’s a personal mission to make work life better for all of their colleagues. Amy Castillo, RN “I remember when one of my nursing colleagues was punched in the face by a patient,” Castillo said. In 2020, we had 27 safety events and one workplace injury,” she noted.

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The Benefits of Increasing the Number of Male Nurses

Nurse.com

The nursing profession continues to evolve to meet the ever-changing demands of healthcare. In recent years, DEI efforts have become a standard practice in healthcare staffing; however, males continue to be an underrepresented group within the nursing profession. million registered nurses. Combat the national nursing shortage.

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5 Ways to Manage Holiday Nursing Stress

Nurse.com

In fact, as many nurses attest, holiday nursing stress can be extremely challenging. . By nature, nurses serve patients because of an internal desire to help the sick and vulnerable members of society. These five tips can help to manage holiday nursing stress. 5 Tips for Handling Holiday Nursing Stress.

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How Nurse Accountability Fosters High Reliability and Empowerment

Nurse.com

Today’s healthcare system faces many challenges — an increasingly complex patient population, a nursing shortage, and lingering problems from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as supply issues. With these challenges, nurse accountability has become a growing topic. The nurse speaks up to ensure the patient is reassessed as necessary.

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