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What’s hot and what’s new: Reflections on the International Confederation of Midwives Congress, 11 – 14 June 2023, Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

Continuing our new ‘What’s hot and what’s new?’ blog series for Evidence Based Nursing, we share reflections on the latest news, research and updates to clinical practice and guidelines from different areas of healthcare and topics. This week, Natasha Carr, Senior Lecturer in Midwifery and course lead for the BSc (Hons) and MSci Midwifery programmes at Birmingham City University, United Kingdom shares her insights and reflections on the recent 33 rd International Confederation of Midwives Trien

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Topiramate (Topamax) is used as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy for partial-onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures. It is also used as adjunctive therapy for seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

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How Can I Assist An Elderly Person with Maintaining a Social Life and Participating in Community Activities?

Seasons Hospice

As our loved ones age, it’s important to recognize the impact that social interaction and community activities can have on their overall well-being. Maintaining a social life and participating in community activities can help seniors stay mentally, emotionally, and physically active. In this blog post, we will explore various ways you can assist an elderly person in maintaining a vibrant social life and actively participating in community activities.

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The impact of HHCAHPS on VBP: Measures and scoring explained

HEALTHCARE first

According to new CMS guidelines, Home Health CAHPS (HHCAHPS) results will factor into 30% of the overall Medicare reimbursement you receive. This means that HHCAHPS survey responses, and how you address the issues and pain points identified in survey results, are a major factor in how you get paid for the care you provide.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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The impact of HHCAHPS on VBP: Measures and scoring explained

HEALTHCARE first

By: Liz Silva, Product Manager & Senior Business Analyst, HEALTHCAREfirst According to new CMS guidelines, Home Health CAHPS (HHCAHPS) results will factor into 30% of the overall Medicare reimbursement you receive.