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Awareness, Education Keys to Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

The third is moving away from a very medicalized approach and focusing on what conversations help us get informed on trauma in the past and present.” The impacts of trauma and abuse are important to include in staff training and education, as well as patient care delivery approaches and employee policies, Fisher stated.

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Voices: Michael Porpora, President – Hospice Division, OnePoint Patient Care

Hospice News

This article is sponsored by OnePoint Patient Care. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Michael Porpora, President – Hospice Division, OnePoint Patient Care, to talk about the current state of hospice pharmacy, technology and staffing. For more information on Voices, please contact sales@agingmedia.com.

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Why Practitioners Need to be More Informed About Infantile Spasms

Daily Nurse

Healthcare workers need to be informed on how to recognize the symptoms of infantile spasms and the necessary workup and treatment after an initial diagnosis. Staying Educated and Informed All healthcare workers are required to complete continuing medical education regularly.

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The Alarming Trend of Seasoned Nurses Being Laid Off: Profits Over Patient Care? 

Minority Nurse

Unfortunately, this approach fails to consider the long-term impact on patient care and the loss of invaluable experience and expertise that seasoned nurses possess, which is critical to the success of novice nurses. Impact on Patient Care The consequences of laying off seasoned nurses can have a negative impact on patient care.

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Staying Up-to-Date on the Latest Advances in Patient Care

Daily Nurse

Being a nurse is rarely a static experience as new technology, techniques, and standards regularly evolve and emerge to influence patient care. Nevertheless, understanding the tech, tools, and practices coming down the pipeline can empower nurses to provide quality patient care while making their workload more manageable.

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Compassionate Care: 4 Ways Nurses Can Improve Patient Care

Daily Nurse

Compassion is more than being kind to patients or checking in regularly with folks with acute illnesses. Genuine compassion requires forward-thinking and careful planning. However, pursuing specialized credentials and further education is an excellent way for healthcare professionals to improve patient care quality.

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How Data Leads to Better Nursing: Improving Workflows and Patient Care

Minority Nurse

Still, those responsibilities and the equipment or directions they rely on are a direct result of information that has been collected and analyzed. All the data produced during those assessments reveals patterns or other information that can influence everything from how nurses dispense medication to shift adjustments.