Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center First in Memphis to Receive Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation
The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health & Safety (PPAHS) is pleased to announce that Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Memphis, TN, is the first nursing facility in West Tennessee to achieve Enhanced Respiratory Care Accreditation. MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 18, 2024... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 18, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: PDT Source Type: news
Mythbuster: ‘Her ankles are very swollen – she needs water tablets’
GP Dr Peter Bagshaw explains why it is important to avoid inappropriate use of diuretics in ankle oedema It’s a common scenario in primary care for GPs to be asked to prescribe ‘water tablets’ – diuretics – to elderly patients with swollen ankles. Carers, the patients themselves, and even healthcare professionals often believe that diuretics... Read moreThe post Mythbuster: ‘Her ankles are very swollen – she needs water tablets’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Caroline Price Tags: Cancer Cardiology Chronic disease Nutrition Older people care Wound care Source Type: news
Interview: The lead nurse supporting ParalympicsGB this summer
A nurse heading to the Paralympic Games in Paris to support participating athletes this summer has spoken exclusively about her unique and rewarding role. Kim Brinkworth, an NHS ward manager, told Nursing in Practice it was her managerial experience, alongside years of clinical training, that had prepared her so well for the games. The Paris... Read moreThe post Interview: The lead nurse supporting ParalympicsGB this summer appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Madeleine Anderson Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Breast cancer patients ‘left behind’ due to inequalities in care
Many people with breast cancer are not receiving the treatment they should, with inequalities in care leading to many groups being ‘systematically left behind, ignored and forgotten’, according to a new report. This comes despite considerable advances in breast cancer research and treatment over the last three decades, which has led to a more than... Read moreThe post Breast cancer patients ‘left behind’ due to inequalities in care appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Cancer Women's health Breast cancer Health inequalities Source Type: news
Risk factors and consequences of mental health problems in nurses: a scoping review of cohort studies - Yang J, Chen Y, Tian Y, Li X, Yu Q, Huang C, Chen Z, Ning M, Li S, He J, Du J, Huang B, Li Y.
Mental health problems in nurses are prevalent and impairing. To date, no literature has comprehensively synthesised cohort evidence on mental health among nurses. This scoping review aimed to synthesise the existing literature on the risk factors and cons... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Distraction, Fatigue, Chronobiology, Vigilance, Workload Source Type: news
Ethical-legal dilemmas of nursing practice in emergencies and disasters: a scoping review - Duarte ACS, Chicharo SCR, Silva TASM, Oliveira AB.
OBJECTIVE: To map the ethical-legal dilemmas related to nursing practice in emergency and disaster situations. METHOD: A scoping review developed in accordance with the JBI method, whose information sources were accessed in databases, in addition t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Practical strategies for care of individuals impacted by suicide in the emergency department: a narrative review - Roe E, Smith B.
Introduction Suicide is among the leading causes of death and nurses care for survivors of suicide at many points in their grief journey. Every individual who dies by suicide leaves behind multiple affected survivors and how they are cared for immediately ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Type 2 diabetes test may be inaccurate for people with South Asian heritage
A gene variant found almost exclusively in people of South Asian heritage affects the accuracy of the standard HbA1c test used to diagnose and monitor type 2 diabetes. Research, presented at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2024, showed that nearly eight per cent of people of South Asian heritage carry the gene, suggesting that blood sugar levels... Read moreThe post Type 2 diabetes test may be inaccurate for people with South Asian heritage appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Diabetes HbA1c test Health inequality Source Type: news
Patient-facing campaign spotlights role of GPNs
The Institute of General Practice Management (IGPM) has launched a campaign encouraging patients to move away from the belief that they have to see a GP for every problem. ‘Right Care First Time’ aims to cut pressure on practices as demand exceeds capacity and patients face delays in access, which, the IGPM has said is... Read moreThe post Patient-facing campaign spotlights role of GPNs appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
New preceptorship and clinical supervision policy for NHS nurses in Wales
A new preceptorship and clinical supervision mandate for NHS nurses in Wales should be seen as a ‘benchmark for good practice’ by GP surgeries across the country, the Welsh Government has said. Chief nursing officer (CNO) for Wales Sue Tranka has unveiled plans for ‘career-spanning’ support for nurses employed by NHS Wales – which largely... Read moreThe post New preceptorship and clinical supervision policy for NHS nurses in Wales appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Madeleine Anderson Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Ascension Via Christi union nurses overwhelmingly approve 2-year contract
Union members will average a 14% compensation increase over two years, with some members receiving raises of more than 50% over the length of the contract. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Kirk Seminoff Source Type: news
Cancer Nursing Today Announces Second Annual CARE Award, Nomination Period Now Open
Nominations for the award, which recognizes oncology nurses, are now open MANALAPAN, N.J., April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cancer Nursing Today, a Mashup Media, LLC property, is pleased to announce the launch of the Second Annual Cancer Nursing Today CARE Award. The award was... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - April 17, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: AWD Source Type: news
A Sharp Reminder From Wisconsin That All Politics Is Local
Wisconsin's recent election surfaced a sleeper issue that could swing enough votes to determine who takes Wisconsin in November's election, and quite possibly the presidency. The state has been hammered by a rash of nursing home closures across the state. Since 2020, at least 23 nursing homes in…#wisconsin #countyboards #michigan #pennsylvania #carecantwait #alhaga #nancyeggleston #eggleston #stevenspointjournal #donfriske (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
MPs vote through smoking ban for future generations
A ban on smoking for future generations has made progress in Parliament with MPs voting it through last night. The House of Commons vote saw 383 MPs vote in favour and 67 MPs vote against the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The bill will now need to pass a number of other hurdles, including a committee... Read moreThe post MPs vote through smoking ban for future generations appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - April 17, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Respiratory Source Type: news
Heartland Living & Rehab gets NC approval for $25M facility off of Cone Health campus
A new health care project is set to break ground soon, as Greensboro skilled nursing facility Heartland Living& Rehab received state approval for a new $25 million facility. TBJ spoke with Jim Schmidlin, president of Century Care Management, which operates Heartland. Here's the details. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 17, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Lillian Johnson Source Type: news
