Healthy Workforce Institute
AUGUST 4, 2021
If you’ve ever received a hostile e-mail from someone at work or had nasty things written about you by a co-worker online, you know what it’s like to be a target of cyberbullying in the workplace. Or maybe the cyberbully struck via text message or a Facebook post, trying to ruin your reputation by spreading negative gossip, criticizing you, or posting embarrassing photos.
Hospice of the North Coast
AUGUST 4, 2021
There are several common causes of dehydration. It is important to understand how hydration and dehydration impact end-of-life care. Common Causes Of Dehydration. Diarrhea, vomiting: Severe, acute diarrhea (diarrhea that comes on suddenly and violently) can cause a tremendous loss of water and electrolytes in a short amount of time. If you have vomiting along with diarrhea, you lose even more fluids and minerals.
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Clipboard Health
AUGUST 2, 2021
Nurse-to-patient staffing ratios are an area of concern for many nurses. Taking on too many patients at once not only causes high levels of stress, but it also increases the chance of mistakes or errors in patient care. However, if a hospital is understaffed or too many health care workers are out sick while there’s an influx of sick patients (like, for instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic), bridging the staffing gap can be difficult.
HPNA podcast
AUGUST 3, 2021
. Palliative Nursing Leadership: Advocacy in Action. This episode of HPNA Podcast Corner welcomes guests Clare Chmiel, Senior Government Affairs Analysts and Jessica Goggin, PhD, MAS, RN. Together, they shed light on the role of the nurse in palliative care advocacy, including leading the way in addressing support for advancing the care of patients and families with serious illness. .
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Diversity Nursing
AUGUST 2, 2021
Health care organizations rely on Nurse leaders to manage teams, patient care, and promote organizational goals. In order to meet these goals, a successful Nurse leader must possess certain qualities such as. Good communication. In healthcare, effective communication can literally be the difference between life and death. Nurse leaders should make themselves accessible and establish an environment that promotes an open-door policy so Nurses feel comfortable discussing issues or concerns.
Hospice of the North Coast
AUGUST 4, 2021
Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly. For example, water: Gets rid of wastes through urination, perspiration and bowel movements Keeps your temperature normal Lubricates and cushions joints Protects sensitive tissues. Lack of water can lead to dehydration. A condition that occurs when you don’t have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions.
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Community Home Health Care
AUGUST 5, 2021
You’re Not The Only One. If you dread taking your loved one on outings, you’re not alone. One of the hardest parts of caring for your loved one who’s suffering from Alzheimer’s is going on outings with them. Seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s can display embarrassing or unusual behaviors in public, making it difficult for you to take them out without creating a commotion.
Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog
AUGUST 1, 2021
This true story is from my book Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes. When Mamie Wilson (pseudonym) became my hospice patient, she had several unusual qualities that made me wonder. At sixty-five, she was the youngest person assigned to me after years of volunteering at various Detroit nursing homes. She had the same name as my grandmother, and I had her grandmother's name.
AlayaCare
AUGUST 6, 2021
Business intelligence remains an integral part of a home care agency to gain valuable insights into your daily operations. Whether you’re a business executive, scheduler, administrator, or caregiver, leveraging data exploration in your home care software allows you to make smarter decisions that are backed by analytics and most importantly, to achieve better outcomes.
AlayaCare
AUGUST 5, 2021
Business intelligence remains an integral part of a home care agency to gain valuable insights into your daily operations. Whether you’re a business executive, scheduler, administrator, or caregiver, leveraging data exploration in your home care software allows you to make smarter decisions that are backed by analytics and most importantly, to achieve better outcomes.
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