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Telephone triage nursing: When patients call

American Nurse

Some triage nurses work with patients, families, and populations to promote wellness, manage acute illness, assist in managing chronic illness or disability, support families in end-of-life care, provide care coordination, or evaluate care outcomes. 2023; 18(6). Christina M. American Nurse Journal.

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Community Health Nurses: Advocates for Underserved Populations

Every Nurse

They work closely with healthcare providers, social workers, and community organizations to ensure seamless coordination of care. Socioeconomic Disparities Socioeconomic disparities significantly contribute to health inequities among underserved populations.

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Home health nursing

American Nurse

Patient-centered care focused on self-sufficiency The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses the term “home health” to describe a federal health insurance program that provides intermittent short-term care to help patients recover from illness and become as self-sufficient as possible at home.

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The Powerful Constraints on Medical Care in Catholic Hospitals Across America

Health Leaders | Nursing

"While many of the faithful in the local church may not be aware of these requirements for Catholic health care, the local bishop certainly is," wrote Sister Doris Gottemoeller, a former board member of the Bon Secours Mercy Health system, in a 2023 Catholic Health Association journal article. "In