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Update on the Opioid Epidemic - Statistics and Progress

The opioid crisis continues to rage across the United States, but all the news is not grim thanks to robust efforts around tightened access, education and treatment.

April 01, 2021

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Preventing the Spread of the Three Most Common Blood-Borne Pathogens

Understand how to prevent the spread of the three most common blood-borne pathogens. Know the essential elements in the creation of a safety culture that will minimize the risks of exposure to blood borne pathogens for employees and patients.

April 01, 2021

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Caring for Abusive Elderly Residents – Strategies and Advice

Supporting caregivers with communication and coping strategies can help in the management of abusive nursing home residents.

April 01, 2021

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Millennials Prefer Modern Workplaces That Are Socially Conscious and Technologically Advanced

For the healthcare workforce, millennials should be top of mind. Already the largest generational group in the workforce, they'll soon be the majority of all employees, exceeding 50% next year. For retention success, technology and organizations with social responsibility efforts are two key areas requiring focus.

April 01, 2021

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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week - Get the Facts and Spread the Word

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week is a tailor-made opportunity to let teens learn more about the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse — and how they can avoid it or seek help if necessary.

April 01, 2021

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Cervical Health Awareness Month Presents Opportunity To Inform & Educate

Use Cervical Cancer Awareness Month to highlight the specifics about this common, and very preventable, form of cancer. Be informed!

April 01, 2021

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Use Thyroid Awareness Month To Raise Awareness & Boost Screenings

Thyroid Awareness Month is a good time to explore the hard work that this little-known organ does, and how it can affect you if it is not functioning properly.

April 01, 2021

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3 Ways Nurse Management Can Improve Communication

Here is a list of 3 ways nursing management can improve communication to quit overwhelming staff with information and contact, from HealthStream.

April 01, 2021

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10 Most Popular All-Time HealthStream Blog Posts in 2019

Here are the 10 most popular HealthStream blog posts in 2019, regardless of when they were published. Most appear to be connected back to nursing and its intersection with lifelong learning.

April 01, 2021

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Understanding Sexual Abuse & Harassment

Learn the importance of understanding the intricacies and responses required for companies and people who encounter sexual abuse and harassment.

April 01, 2021

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5 Ways Nurses as Advocates Benefits Healthcare

Here are 5 ways nurses as advocates for patients, themselves, their profession, and healthcare as a whole can be a great benefit to all involved.

April 01, 2021

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Six Recommendations for Non-Medical Caregiver Training for 2020

Non-medical caregiving organizations should think about using training strategically to enhance the skills and services that it offers with an eye to better preparing employees to do their jobs. Here are six specific recommendations of areas to provide focused learning.

April 01, 2021

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Urgency of Preventing & Stopping Sexual Harassment

Learn why a new public urgency has caused scrutiny of handling and stopping sexual harassment and abuse in the workplace.

April 01, 2021

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Using Targeted Training Content to Improve Non-Medical Caregiver Effectiveness

Non-medical caregivers can benefit from targeted education that matches specific needs, like dementia and chronic disease care, of the populations they serve.

April 01, 2021

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Don’t Be in Denial - Five Key Things to Know About Credentialing and Participation

In healthcare credentialing, there’s confusion about what it means to be a “participating” provider, which is key to avoiding claim denials. How to ensure providers are participating was the focus of a recent VerityStream webinar.

April 01, 2021

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3 Myths about Training For Non-Medical Caregivers

Our goal is to debunk myths about training in the direct medical caregiver environment and uncover ways training is an opportunity to support career development.

April 01, 2021

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3 Key Benefits of Paperless Privileging

It’s imperative to tackle the barriers to implementation paperless privileging with communication about its key benefits. After discussing the barriers, we address the benefits.

April 01, 2021

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10 Risks of Nurse Disengagement

Nurse engagement measures the degree to which a nurse is committed to their job, the organization for which they work, and the nursing profession as a whole. When nurses become disengaged, patient care can definitely suffer.

April 01, 2021

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What Was in the Recent CMS Proposed Rule Regarding Phase 3?

CMS has proposed reforming some Phase 3 requirements that fall into three areas: designation and training of the infection preventionist, the compliance and ethics program, and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI). What are the impacts of this change?

April 01, 2021

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National Handwashing Awareness Week Brings Attention To A Core Infection-Prevention Protocol

National Handwashing Awareness Week provides the opportunity to bone up on hand health and put into practice a quick and easy way to cut back on germ and virus transmission.

April 01, 2021

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