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Nursing: Leading the Charge for Healthcare Diversity

Diversity Nursing

Let's take a look at how Nursing is transforming healthcare by embracing and promoting diversity. Advocacy for Health Equity Nurses serve on the front lines of healthcare, making them acutely aware of the disparities that exist in access to care, treatment options, and health outcomes.

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A Nurse’s Call to Action: Supporting DEI in Healthcare

Diversity Nursing

Nurses, as frontline caregivers, have a unique opportunity to lead the charge in pushing for policies and practices that promote equitable care. Advocate for Policy Change Support legislation and hospital policies that promote equity in healthcare access and delivery. People desire healthcare that is based on compassion and respect.

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Promoting health literacy

American Nurse

Health Care Education Association. Patient Education Guidelines for Health Care Professionals. Health literacy and health outcomes of adults in the United States: Implications for providers. Internet J Allied Health Sci Pract. Department of Health and Human Services. 2018;16(4), Article 2.

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Empathy’s Role in Managing Aggression in Assisted Living 

American Medical Compliance

This creates a sense of trust and safety, making it less likely for residents to act out. Promote Positive Relationships In any caregiving setting, the relationship between the resident and caregiver is crucial. Empathy helps to foster positive relationships that are built on mutual respect and understanding.

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The Role of Reporting in Combatting Nursing Home Abuse 

American Medical Compliance

Encouraging a Speak-Up Culture : Facilities should promote an environment where employees feel safe reporting concerns without fear of retaliation. Streamlining Reporting Mechanisms : Simplified and accessible reporting processes reduce the burden on staff and encourage prompt action.

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Training Healthcare Personnel to Better Serve Seniors and Disabled Patients

American Medical Compliance

By equipping healthcare staff with the knowledge, empathy, and practical skills required to address the unique needs of these vulnerable populations, healthcare facilities can create an environment that promotes dignity, respect, and positive health outcomes.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Alcohol Consumption & the Cancer Connection

The Relentless School Nurse

By integrating evidence-based education into school health programs, we can: Educate Students and Families : Provide age-appropriate information about the risks of alcohol use, including its link to cancer, during health classes and parent meetings. School nurses, as frontline health educators, are vital in this effort.