A model for providing psychological support to healthcare leaders and teams in times of crisis - Walker SJ, Ey S, Hedlund S.
OBJECTIVE: Pre-pandemic, the healthcare workforce was already at risk for higher burnout than the general population and, in some roles (e.g., physicians, nurses), at higher risk for clinical distress and suicide. Studies of healthcare workforce well-being... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news
Engaging students in large classroom discussions about bullying in nursing - Fennimore L.
No abstract was provided. However, the first page of this article is available by following the DOI.
Language: en... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Young Adults Source Type: news
The effectiveness of a fall detection device in older nursing home residents: a pilot study - Can B, Tufan A, Karada ğ, Durmuş N, Topçu M, Aysevinç B, Düzel S, Dağcıoğlu S, Afşar Fak N, Tazegul G, Fak AS.
BACKGROUND: Real-world research to evaluate the effect of device technology in preventing fall-related morbidity is limited. This pilot study aims to investigate the effectiveness of a non-wearable fall detection device in older nursing home residents. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 22, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?
A range of federal and state legislation and other developments in the works could have a significant impact on radiologic technologists and registered radiology assistants, either supporting and strengthening these professions or weakening them.
For example, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is working with lawmakers to reintroduce the federal Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act (MARCA) in the current legislative session. Last introduced in June 2021 as HR-3657 and companion SB-2641, MARCA would amend Medicare reimbursement policy for radiologist assistants (RAs) to align reimbursement with st...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 22, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Industry News Radiologic Technologist Source Type: news
HRSA: Income Levels Used for Various Health Professions and Nursing Programs Authorized in Titles III, VII, and VIII of the Public Health Service Act
Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) updating income levels used to identify a "low-income family" to determine disadvantaged background eligibility for Titles III, VII, and VIII nursing and health professions programs authorized by the Public Health Service Act. These programs provide health professions students with scholarships and/or loan repayment in return for service in underserved locations. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 22, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Ladies, desperate for a libido boost? Get salmon sperm injected into your vagina: Bizarre wrinkle-defying trend is now being used to rev up women's sex lives (but it'll cost you £400!)
The treatment which uses salmon sperm injections is more commonly used to banish wrinkles is also used to give a boost to women's sex lives, says London based Aesthetic nurse Amanda Azzopardi. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Move it or raze it? Fate of historic Spokane home up in the air
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center is visible from nearly anywhere in Spokane. But hidden in the campus' shadows is the one-time home of a stubborn nurse.#spokane (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 21, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
David Pryor, former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator, dies at 89
Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state’s most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state long after he left office, has died. He was 89. Pryor, who went undercover to investigate nursing homes while a congressman,…#arkansas #davidpryor #democrat #littlerock #markpryor #bobgraham #florida #billclinton #dalebumpers #ushouse (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89
Former Arkansas governor and U.S. Sen. David Pryor, a Democrat who was one of the state’s most beloved political figures and remained active in public service in the state long after he left office, has died. He was 89. Pryor, who went undercover to investigate nursing homes while a congressman,…#arkansas #davidpryor #democrat #littlerock #markpryor #billclinton #dalebumpers #ushouse #arkansaslegislature #sarahhuckabeesanders (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 20, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
A convicted rapist is charged with murder in the killing of a Connecticut visiting nurse
A convicted rapist has been charged with murder and attempted sexual assault in the killing of a visiting nurse at a Connecticut halfway house for sex offenders in October (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - April 19, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
MedPod Today Deep Dive: Inside a For-Profit Nursing School's Financial Struggles
(MedPage Today) -- The following is a transcript of the podcast episode:
Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody. Welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week's biggest healthcare stories... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - April 19, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news
Protective and risk factors of workplace violence against nurses: a cross-sectional study - Bagnasco A, Catania G, Pagnucci N, Alvaro R, Cicolini G, Dal Molin A, Lancia L, Lusignani M, Mecugni D, Motta PC, Watson R, Hayter M, Timmins F, Aleo G, Napolitano F, Signori A, Zanini M, Sasso L, Mazzoleni B.
AIMS: To describe how workplace violence (WPV) is experienced by nurses in hospitals and community services and identify protective and risk factors. METHODS: An online cross-sectional national study was conducted from January to April 2021 in Ital... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 19, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Jurisprudence, Laws, Legislation, Policies, Rules Source Type: news
Nurse manager presented gold social care award
A nurse manager has been recognised with a top award from England’s chief nurse for adult social care. Jemma Sharratt was presented with the Chief Adult Social Care Gold Award in recognition of her leadership skills, expertise, and compassion in caring for older people, including those living with dementia. Ms Sharratt, who currently leads a... Read moreThe post Nurse manager presented gold social care award appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 19, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Madeleine Anderson Tags: Community nursing Latest news Source Type: news
Passive smoking linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation, new study finds
Any level of passive smoking universally elevates the risk of atrial fibrillation, according to new research presented at the recent European Heart Rhythm Association congress. The researchers examined the association between secondhand smoke exposure and the long-term risk of incident atrial fibrillation, aiming to add to existing research that has established links between passive smoking and... Read moreThe post Passive smoking linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation, new study finds appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 19, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Respiratory Source Type: news
COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage, and Rates of SARS-CoV-2 Infection and COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Among Residents in Nursing Homes - National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, October 2023-February 2024
This report describes COVID-19 rates, hospitalizations, and vaccination coverage among nursing home residents. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - April 18, 2024 Category: American Health Tags: MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Source Type: news
