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Physical Therapist Skills: 12 Qualities to Career Success

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Working on a team with others is a great way to learn and grow the skills to be a physical therapist, and interprofessional collaboration improves patient satisfaction ratings and health outcomes. Effective communication is one of the most essential physical therapist skills to develop. The University of St.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

Relias

DEI has been a recent focus for businesses and organizations across the world, but perhaps none stand to make a greater impact than the healthcare industry, as it directly affects patient health outcomes and quality of life in a profound way. The Current State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare.

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Nursing’s role in lifestyle medicine

American Nurse

This aligns with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement Quintuple Aim of better health outcomes, lower costs, improved patient satisfaction, enhanced provider well-being, and advanced health equity. Home health nurses can monitor food intake and recommend dietary improvements. Am J Health Promot. October 2021.

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Preventing nurse suicide: Nursing school and beyond

American Nurse

Strategies and support to improve mental health outcomes Suicide and mental illness have long been stigmatized, and although public awareness has grown recently, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals hesitate to acknowledge their own mental health struggles or seek help. June 22, 2021.

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The Relentless School Nurse: School Nurses and School-Based Health Centers Can Work Together!

The Relentless School Nurse

These centers offer a wide range of services, including primary care, mental health, oral health, and vision services, and have been shown to improve both educational and health outcomes. This collaboration is essential for providing comprehensive and effective healthcare services to students within the school setting.

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Nurses as Key Players in Telehealth

Daily Nurse

For example, an analysis by McKinsey & Co found that telehealth accounted for less than 1% of Medicare services before the onset of the pandemic, but by July of 2021, telehealth services accounted for about 13-17% of claims submitted to Medicare. Nurses must know and comply with HIPAA, information security, and confidentiality.

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Oncology Nurse Navigation and the DNP-Prepared Nurse

American Nurse

Oncology nurse navigation is widely used in the United States to direct the treatment of cancer patients and increase the probability of adherence to the prescribed regimen (Gentry, 2021). Their ongoing presence helps move patients quickly through the healthcare continuum and ensures guidelines are followed (Gentry, 2021).