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Risk stratification of CVD in type 2 diabetes

American Nurse

Many ambulatory clinics serve patients in lower socioeconomic communities who may have limited health literacy. An embedded electronic health record (EHR) tool, such as an ASCVD risk score, creates a visual reminder for providers to assess a patient’s risk level, provide education, and engage them in their care. 2023; 18(10).

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10 Side Hustles for Nurses

Nurse.com

Increases in health literacy rates in communities brings awareness to the importance of making health-conscious lifestyle choices. To talk about other nursing side hustles and topics with a community of nurses, download the Nurse.com social networking app.

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Minority Health Month: Cultural Competence Boosts Outcomes

Minority Nurse

For Minority Health Month, the Office of Minority Health has several fact sheets and guidelines that can be downloaded for free. Each of these areas can have a significant impact in a patient’s choices and so each decision is frequently made through several layers.

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Nurse referrals to pharmacy

American Nurse

The project included use of the organization’s telemedicine AnyWhere Care (AWC) web application, which patients can download to their smartphones. The application then feeds data to the patient’s electronic health record (EHR). American Nurse Journal. 2024; 19(3). Plan-do-study-act (PDSA) directions and examples. September 2020.

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Home health nursing

American Nurse

Health literacy universal precautions toolkit: Use the teach-back method: Tool #5. ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/precautions/tool5.html Home Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/home-health-care.htm Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. American Nurse Journal.