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Social Determinants of Health Training

American Medical Compliance

Housing Studies show strong evidence of the benefits for housing first interventions that provide supportive housing to individuals with chronic health conditions (including behavioral health conditions). Lastly, residents of overcrowded homes may be at risk for poor mental health, food insecurity, and infectious diseases.

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Understanding Social Determinants of Health

Diversity Nursing

This is because education not only provides individuals with the knowledge and understanding of healthy lifestyle choices but also empowers them to make informed decisions about their health. Social Connectedness Social support networks play a crucial role in individuals' overall health and well-being.

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Preventing nurse suicide: Nursing school and beyond

American Nurse

Strategies and support to improve mental health outcomes Suicide and mental illness have long been stigmatized, and although public awareness has grown recently, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals hesitate to acknowledge their own mental health struggles or seek help.

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Managing Healthcare Staff with Compliance in Mind

Celayix

Here are some reasons why compliance is essential: Patient Safety: Following rules like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or standard precautions protects patients from infections and data breaches. When healthcare providers adhere to these guidelines, patient safety increases and legal risks decrease.

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Nurse Retention — It’s Not About Pizza and Tote Bags

Daily Nurse

“We must be attuned to nurses’ needs for active listening, respect for their mental health, and the constant threat of burnout. Sign-on bonuses, money for relocation, tuition reimbursement, childcare, generous health insurance, and other benefits are all incentives for nurses to come on board and remain loyal.

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Native American Healthcare Disparities: Challenges and Solutions

Relias

Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health (OMH) reported that 42.1% of citizens identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native relied on Medicaid or other public health insurance, and 14.9% on Medicaid or public health insurance and only 6.3% had no coverage at all. with 34.3%

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One nurse’s perspective: How to resolve the high cost of healthcare in the United States

American Nurse

American citizens pay for their health insurance through premiums and co-pays, but they remain at risk for substantial out-of-pocket medical bills after receiving treatment for just one illness or injury that could leave them filing for bankruptcy. Implement strategies that will keep your patients in good health.