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Leveling the Playing Field for Rural Health Providers

Health Leaders | Nursing

Rural communities and health systems are addressing this challenge through telehealth and digital health tools and platforms. They're using platforms that enable rural residents to meet with specialists online, either from their homes or from telemedicine stations set up at local hospitals, health clinics, or doctor's offices.

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Dr. Paul MacKoul Talks About How Postpartum Technologies Enhance Care for New Mothers

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So they need access to mental health resources. The availability of new technologies improves the quality of care, helping promote better health outcomes. As technology advances, more innovative solutions will support maternal health and overall well-being.

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Neonatal Nursing in Rural and Underserved Communities

Every Nurse

Providing quality care for newborns can help reduce infant mortality rates, promote early detection and intervention, support families and caregivers, and address health disparities. Promoting Early Detection and Intervention Early detection and intervention can be critical in ensuring the healthy development of newborns.

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Leadership at All Levels: The Crucial Role of Nurse Leaders

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Most governing bodies recommend that nurses take on leadership responsibilities to enhance health outcomes and foster leadership across disciplines. Their impact on promoting patient-centered care will only grow more essential. The era of technology in nursing is calling for a blend of practices and advancements.

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The History and Evolution of Certified Nurse Midwifery

Every Nurse

Nursing brought with it several breakthroughs that led to better health outcomes for women and infants, including the development of aseptic techniques and antiseptics that helped control infections. Today the organization has over 7,000 members and works to promote the health and well-being of women and their families.

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Managing Change in Healthcare: 5 Resilience Skills for Keeping Your Organization Agile

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Parnaz Rafatjou, DHA, MHA, MBA, the VP of Operations and Client Experience–Telemedicine for Sound Physicians in Tacoma, Washington, says, “It’s important to optimize telehealth workflows so that providers can collect the right information and use the integrated data flow for seamless patient handoff.” How can you build this resilience skill?

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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). Nurse-led QI projects offer opportunities to improve patient care and promote the nursing profession.