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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

When performed correctly, patient education can help improve patient health literacy and save costs for the patient and the health system. from June 2022 to August 2022. For example, from March to July 2022, the pilot PACT lost two key team members, the LPN and RN. BMC Public Health. Health literacy.

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

Improve care, promote the profession Nurses play a key role in patient education, medication management, and prevention of negative health outcomes. Nurse-led QI projects offer opportunities to improve patient care and promote the nursing profession. Am J Health Syst Pharm. American Nurse Journal. 2024; 19(3).

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Diabetes innovations and access to care

American Nurse

In 2022, the estimated total cost of diabetes care was $413 billion. From 2012 to 2022, direct costs (medical costs) increased by 26% and indirect costs (loss of productivity at home and work, chronic disability, and premature death) increased by 16%. per 100,000. Evolution of diabetes technology. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am.

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Home health nursing

American Nurse

The nurse’s role Home-based professional nursing requires a unique set of knowledge and skills focused on care coordination, home assessment, direct patient care, team leadership, health promotion, and patient education related to self-care. Health literacy universal precautions toolkit: Use the teach-back method: Tool #5.