These are 8 reasons why it is difficult to control infections in hospitals 1. All medical staff do not wash their hands when they should. The single most important and effective means for preventing infections is proper hand hygiene. Unfortunately this is a challenge for healthcare staff because of the demands of constant patient care. […]
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This is Buffy. Cute, no? Even from the back. But she’s not YOU and she shouldn’t be behind the wheel driving your business bus to who knows where. But the bigger issue is, how did Buffy get the keys? And who left the door to the bus open in the first place? I hate to […]
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Read MoreA spinal cord injury can result from falls; thus a full assessment is critical after a fall to determine if there are injuries to the spinal cord. These injuries can be devastating. Common types of spinal cord injury The spine consists of 33 vertebrae: 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 4 coccygeal. […]
Read MoreAre you looking for answers as to how to more effectively market your business? Do you get stuck doing the same things over and over, but wonder if you could be getting more results? People ask me how I have learned so much about marketing, and how I apply that to my business. I invest […]
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The analysis of nursing liability after a patient fall addresses whether there was a deviation from the standard of care. These are the most common allegations that nursing expert witnesses and plaintiff and defense attorneys should consider. Nursing liability surrounding a patient fall may fit into one or more of these allegations: Common Allegations in […]
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“Power relationships” sound so important and cool. In reality they are wonderful and invigorating. It is fulfilling when you can pick up the phone or send an email and get the help you need. That’s the key to having the perfect power relationship. What power relationships can do for you Hopefully you are that powerful […]
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What is a power relationship? So many people think it has to do with money, prestige, job title and so much more when it’s really very simple. It consists of many people like friends, contacts, people who have a meaningful message and even great teachers. Power relationships can be long or short-term, and can be […]
Read MoreWhat is the difference between certification and a certificate? I get this question from nurses who want to become LNCs. Certification is a credential earned by people who have experience in a field. They have put in the hours to learn the basic concepts, and then have gained skill and expertise. A certificate is awarded […]
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Nurses without long-term care experience may be very hesitant to review one of these cases due to their lack of knowledge of these industry specific records. Once you understand where important information is located within a nursing home chart you can use them to create your analysis of the matter. Minimum Data Set in a […]
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