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The Role of Reporting in Combatting Nursing Home Abuse 

American Medical Compliance

Documentation : Detailed documentation is crucial. The Broader Impact of Reporting When healthcare providers commit to reporting nursing home abuse, the effects extend beyond individual cases: Improved Resident Outcomes : Addressing abuse promptly leads to better physical and mental health outcomes for residents.

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Nursing Care Plan: Guide with Example & Writing Tips

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A nursing care plan documents how to identify a patients needs and facilitate holistic care, typically according to a five-step framework. The purpose of a nursing care plan is to document the patients needs and wants, as well as the nursing interventions or implementations planned to meet these needs.

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Why Nurses Need Systemic Change to Overcome Job Burnout

Daily Nurse

A buckling healthcare system puts millions of vulnerable patients at greater risk of negative health outcomes. Mental Wellness: a Very Real Issue The environmental factors that can have a negative physical and mental impact on nurses are well documented.

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Researchers Aim to Improve Cancer Outcomes Among People Experiencing Homelessness

Consult QD

Breaking down myths about homelessness One crucial step to improving health outcomes is to break down common misconceptions and stigmas about people who are experiencing homelessness. There are also documented misconceptions in the medical community around the ability of people experiencing homelessness to adhere to treatment plans.

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

The CMs documented all referrals as a problem, goal, and intervention (PGI) in the EHR and offered to assist with scheduling appointments. CM adherence The documentation of referrals in the EHR allowed the project manager to track nurse CM adherence with the referral process and determine the need for process changes.

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7 Clinical Takeaways for Providers Caring for Lactating Parents and Breastfeeding Infants

Consult QD

Is it negatively impacting your mental health? It’s well-documented that factors including race, socioeconomic status, age, and location play a role in breastfeeding rates and health outcomes. Is it enjoyable? Is it sustainable? If any of those are raising reg flags, we need to tweak something.

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Forensic Nurses: An Invaluable Resource

American Nurse

However, forensic nurses are uniquely prepared experts in other areas, including elder abuse and traumatic injury documentation, among others. They are specially trained to collect potential evidence for law enforcement professionals and are adept at identifying, describing, and documenting injuries.