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Implicit bias: More than a buzzword

American Nurse

Recognizing and addressing our biases can help ensure equitable care for all patients. Addressing implicit bias among healthcare providers is vital to improving patient safety, health outcomes, and access to care. Breakdown in communication can hinder the delivery of quality healthcare and further exacerbate health disparities.

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Community Health Nurses: Advocates for Underserved Populations

Every Nurse

They also offer reproductive health services, promote family planning, and provide support during pregnancy and childbirth. By providing essential healthcare services, community health nurses ensure that underserved populations have access to quality care.

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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.