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Nurses at the table or nurses on the menu
Keith Carlson Medical & Allied HealthcareThere's an old saying that if you don't have a seat at the table, you'll end up on the menu, and this could not be more true of nurses and the nursing profession. When nurses are busy looking the other way, others can fill the void and make decisions for them. But when nurses demand a seat at the table, they are making a bold statement that their voices are crucial components of the conversation.
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Geriatric screening in the ED cuts hospitalizations
Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied HealthcareSimply talking to a specially trained nurse in a quiet room, away from the chaos of the emergency department (ED), can prevent unnecessary hospitalizations in older adults. In fact, implementing such a transitional care program in three EDs reduced the risk of unnecessary hospitalizations by 33 percent, according to a new study.
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Fixing healthcare: Redefine the meaning of success
Catherine Iste Healthcare AdministrationFrom the opioid crisis to complicated billing and reimbursement structures, it seems almost every facet of healthcare has issues. Yet this mountain of problems is not insurmountable. In fact, the opportunity for the greatest impact and most positive change is something that starts on an individual level: creating better support systems for medical professionals.
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Viral video sheds light on complex issues in healthcare
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationOn a cold night in Baltimore, a woman who appeared to be wearing just a hospital gown and socks was being deposited at a bus stop after being discharged from University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown. A bystander happened to catch the situation on video and opened the door for the world to see the uglier side of healthcare.
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Study: Marijuana use linked to cardiac deaths
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareWith the start of a new year, many people resolve to try new things, be more creative, have adventures and in general act more youthful. For those who wish to experiment with the psychoactive form of marijuana, there are now more and more legal opportunities to do so. Many may be considering smoking, ingesting, vaping or dabbing marijuana to get high, adding to their adventures.
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Study: Skipping breakfast may increase risk of atherosclerosis
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareCardiovascular disease claims the lives of 17.7 million people each year, accounting for 31 percent of all global deaths. Atherosclerosis, the underlying and leading cause of cardiovascular disease, is a universal problem, resulting in a high rate of mortality.
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Vaccine limits, medical supply shortages complicate an early flu season
Michelle R. Matisons Medical & Allied HealthcareThe flu season is here again, in case you have not heard. This year there are special concerns related to the voraciousness of this particular strain, the limits of the available flu vaccine and a medical supplies shortage caused by Hurricane Maria's shutdown of Puerto Rico's power grid.
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Fixing healthcare: Improve the work environment
Catherine Iste Healthcare AdministrationOur healthcare system has no shortage of challenges. Yet the opportunity for the greatest impact and most positive change is something that starts on an individual level: creating better support systems for medical professionals.
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BSN or ADN? Nursing at a crossroads
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationThe discussion over the preferred entry-level degree for professional nurses has been ongoing since 1964, when the American Nurses Association came out in favor of the BSN. Now the conversation is heating up again, and nurses everywhere are taking notice.
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First aid for winter’s slips and trips
Heidi Dawson Medical & Allied HealthcareWinter has truly arrived. Just ask anyone living on the East Coast who is dealing with the "bomb cyclone." Just today I was innocently walking —steadily I may add — and slipped on an icy patch of pavement, narrowly avoiding a nasty fall.
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