Clark Elementary School nurse saves child suffering cardiac arrest, raises urgency for emergency response plans in Missouri schools
Each year, more than 356,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital in the United States. Only about one in 10 survive, because only about 40% get the immediate help they need before emergency responders arrive, according to data from the American Heart Association (AHA).
On Monday morning, February 7, 2022, Clark Elementary School Nurse Meagan Lozano was in her office when a colleague came in to tell her that a student was lying down in the hallway. Once in the hall Lozano saw … (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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Mission Hill nursing home sued by families alleging 'intolerable' conditions
Families of patients are claiming the nursing home missed payments to vendors and staff, lack of supplies and threats to patient safety. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Cassie McGrath Source Type: news
Artificial intelligence and the national violent death reporting system: a rapid review - Lindley LC, Policastro CN, Dosch B, Ortiz Baco JG, Cao CQ.
As the awareness on violent deaths from guns, drugs, and suicides emerges as a public health crisis in the United States, attempts to prevent injury and mortality through nursing research are critical. The National Violent Death Reporting System provides p... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 28, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Research Methods, Surveillance and Codes, Models Source Type: news
Float Raises $10 Million Series A to Treat Chronic Illness and Alleviate Growing Strain on our Healthcare System
At a time of hospital overcrowding, rising nursing burnout, and surging chronic illnesses, Float benefits patients, nurses, prescribers, pharmacies, payers, and health systems alike. SAN FRANCISO, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Float, the marketplace moving all the care that doesn't... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
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AI's Speedy Kidney Discovery; AI Listens in Clinic; Generative AI Nurses
(MedPage Today) -- Welcome to MedAI Roundup, highlighting the latest news and research in healthcare-related artificial intelligence each month.
Researchers have launched an initiative to ensure the safe and ethical use of AI in protein design... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
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NMC given go-ahead for regulation of advanced practice nursing
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has been given the go-ahead to proceed with the additional regulation of advanced practice nursing, it has been announced. At a meeting on Wednesday, the NMC’s governing council accepted a recommendation from the regulator to develop a ‘combination of approaches’ to the regulation of advanced practice. These include: developing... Read moreThe post NMC given go-ahead for regulation of advanced practice nursing appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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Homecare Homebase Announces March 2024 Gold Standard Award Winner
VNS Health Registered Nurse Marylou Mendoza Exemplifies Patient Care and Teamwork DALLAS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Homecare Homebase (HCHB), the leading software for home-based care, is proud to announce Marylou Mendoza, RN, as the March 2024 Gold Standard Award recipient.... (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)
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GPNs ‘put to one side’ in place of ARRS staff
General practice nurses (GPNs) are being ‘put to one side’ while other professionals employed under the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) are doing the work they used to do, an exclusive Nursing in Practice conference has heard. Chief executive of the Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) Dr Crystal Oldman was speaking at the Nursing in Practice... Read moreThe post GPNs ‘put to one side’ in place of ARRS staff appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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Rheumatic diseases associated with reproductive issues and adverse pregnancy outcomes
Rheumatic diseases can have a wide-ranging impact on men’s and women’s reproductive health, with effects comparable to other immune-mediated conditions, a Finnish study finds. It was known that immune-mediated diseases (IMDs) could impair reproductive success and pregnancy outcomes, but systematic evaluations across diseases were lacking, Finnish, US and UK researchers wrote in the journal Rheumatology. Using Finnish... Read moreThe post Rheumatic diseases associated with reproductive issues and adverse pregnancy outcomes appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 28, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Musculoskeletal rheumatic diseases Source Type: news
CPD: Reviewing patients with hypothyroidism
GP Dr Roger Henderson advises on what practice nurses need to consider when reviewing patients with either suspected or established hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism affects up to 2% of the UK population with many cases remaining undiagnosed. It can have a significant impact on the quality of life in those affected by it unless adequately treated and... Read moreThe post CPD: Reviewing patients with hypothyroidism appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 28, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Caroline Price Tags: Diabetes Women's health hypothyroidism Source Type: news
Parents to be supported to strengthen bonds with their baby
Over two-thirds (73%) of parents would welcome support in nurturing their connection with their baby, and over a third (41%) are unaware that mental health starts to impact a child’s development before they reach the age of two, a survey commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has found. The finding was... Read moreThe post Parents to be supported to strengthen bonds with their baby appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 28, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Carolyn Scott Tags: Paediatrics Start for Life Source Type: news
Nurse Charged in Patient's Death; Doc's Poison Trial to Start; Fake PA Gets 5 Years
(MedPage Today) -- An Iowa nurse accused of failing to suction the airway of a nursing home resident has been criminally charged in the patient's death. (Iowa Capital Dispatch)
The trial for Raynaldo Ortiz, MD, the Dallas anesthesiologist accused... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
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Green light for regulation of nursing associates in Wales
Plans for a new nursing associate role in Wales have taken a step forward as the nursing regulator gives the green light for the role to be regulated. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) said through regulation of the role, the people of Wales can be confident those in post ‘will be educated effectively to... Read moreThe post Green light for regulation of nursing associates in Wales appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 28, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news
Universal suicidality screening in a pediatric emergency department to improve mental health safety risk - Do L, Piper K, Barczyk AN, Shahidullah JD, Lawson KA.
INTRODUCTION: Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth 12 to 18 years of age. Suicidal ideation can be predictive of suicide attempt, so screening for suicidal ideation by emergency nurses can help identify those at risk and facilitate timely... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 28, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Nationwide parkrun events set to celebrate nurses and midwives in May
Nurses and midwives are being urged to take part in parkrun events on 4 and 11 May to commemorate the International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day, respectively. Every year, on International Day of the Midwife (5 May) and International Nurses Day (12 May), the professions are celebrated for their contributions to the... Read moreThe post Nationwide parkrun events set to celebrate nurses and midwives in May appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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