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Are you prepared? All school nurses should have a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan in place for your students and staff. Schools that practice Sudden Cardiac Arrest drills have a 70% chance of a positive outcome versus 10% survival for those that do not. Healthcare providers know the power of practice. If you don't practice, you are not prepared. https://lnkd.in/gqpssMAB

Did you know that FMC hosts a Stroke Support Group Meeting monthly for caregivers of stroke patients? We encourage our caregivers to attend, not only when their loved one is in the hospital but also after they are discharged. We know that the biggest support group a patient has is their caregiver, and we also know caregivers do not have all the support they need. Each month different topics are discussed, this month our APPs are talking about the Relationship of the Heart and Stroke, as well as a special speaker from House Call Counseling speaking on The Healing Benefits of Meditation! NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER NURSING, #strokeawareness, #strokesupport, #novanthealth

Prepare yourself to care for unexpected trauma patients in the ICU or PCU: Watch the latest webinar in our trauma care series. Designed for progressive, acute and critical care nurses in non-trauma-level hospitals, this webinar builds on the foundational information presented in Parts 1 and 2. You will learn about clinical management, potential complications and mitigation strategies associated with caring for patients with traumatic lower-body injuries.

The June issue of the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) sheds light on a critical topic: Pressure Injury Prevention in Adult Critically Ill Patients. Maintaining skin integrity is paramount, especially for those in intensive care settings where patients are vulnerable to pressure injuries due to prolonged immobility. The JBI Evidence Implementation Summary demonstrates the importance of proactive measures in preventing these injuries. Pressure injuries not only cause physical discomfort but also pose serious health risks, including infections and delayed recovery. By improving the delivery of care to align with best practice, healthcare providers can significantly reduce the incidence of pressure injuries among critically ill patients. Let's prioritize skin integrity to ensure better outcomes for all patients.

ACLS algorithms are important because they provide a clear plan for doctors and nurses to follow during emergencies like cardiac arrest. These step-by-step guides help medical teams quickly assess the situation and take the right actions to save lives. By following ACLS algorithms, healthcare providers can give treatments like CPR and defibrillation in the right order and at the right time. This structured approach increases the chances of a person surviving a cardiac emergency.

TraumaCon is approaching! Here's another TraumaCon class we’re excited to see in 4 days: Not Black or White, it's the "Grey" that Matters! From TraumaCon: An updated version of the "Resources for the Optimal Care of the Injured Patient" was released in March of 2022 with a December 2022 update. The goal of this session will be to provide multi-institutional (adult and pediatric) perspectives and insight on the December 2022 version. The hospitals represented all have re-verified under the new edition. How those hospitals interpreted the "grey" book, and the results of their site visits under the new requirements will be offered. Learning Objectives: Increase knowledge regarding the process, and our experiences regarding trauma re-verification using the December 2022 "Resources for the Optimal Care of the Injured Patient." Speakers:  Brianna Kimbrell, MSN, RN Prisma Health-Greenville Memorial Hospital Debra Kitchens, BSN, RN, MBA, CEN, TCRN, NRP Prisma Health/Greenville Memorial LeAnne Young, MSN, RN, TCRN Texas Children's Hospital Ashley Metcalf, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital Friday, April 12, 2024 11:25 AM - 12:25 PM Check the comments below for more TraumaCon speaker events we're excited about. #traumacare #traumacon

Learn crucial tips on stroke prevention from Kimberly Bailey, our Life Plan Community Nurse by checking out the latest blog post. In the video, you'll learn important information and gain resources to recognize and respond quickly to stroke symptoms! Big THANKS to our on-stage volunteers: Brian Guengerich, Scott Farkas, Ken Kramer, Kareem Ford & Jennifer Soster #StrokePrevention #HealthTips #Wellness #Nursing

Early interventions not only address immediate health concerns but also lay the foundation for a robust recovery. Whether it's post-surgery support, chronic condition management, or specialized care plans, our skilled nursing professionals are equipped with the expertise to guide you through every phase. The impact of early skilled nursing interventions extends beyond physical well-being. It encompasses emotional support, empowerment, and the assurance that you're not alone on this journey. We believe that a holistic approach to healthcare enhances not only the recovery process but also the overall quality of life. By choosing About Kids and Adults Too for your skilled nursing needs, you're choosing a partner dedicated to unlocking better health for you or your loved ones. Let's walk hand in hand towards a future filled with well-being and vitality.

Babies admitted to the NICU present with a variety of critical, high-risk health conditions requiring constant specialized nursing care, advanced physiological monitoring, and other complex interventions. The BeneVision N-Series Monitors, combined with the BeneVision Distributed Monitoring System (DMS), ensure neonatal and pediatric caregivers have access to comprehensive, meaningful patient data at the bedside and throughout the infant's care path. Learn More>>> https://ow.ly/CHj450SAtv7 #MindrayPatientMonitoring #NICU #NeonatalPatientMonitoring

Reading this story warms my heart, and makes me take pause to thank God and count my blessings for being a part of such an amazing group of professionals. Dianne is one of many who have made such a profound impact on the lives of our patients over the past decade since we initiated our unique, all-clinical, embedded model as a solution to a broken risk model that then- and (unfortunately)now still exists and falls short of what could be offered to patients at their Wellness Visits. In clinic in the past couple of weeks in Kansas City and Wichita, I've had several patients hug me and thank me for such a great experience, for taking time with them, for providing so much education, coaching, and teaching. For caring. Reminding me that someone had previously come to their home and 'just asked a bunch of questions'. My parents too have called me almost annually to vent over a visit with their Doctor, Mid-Level, and home vendor where they cite 'a waste of our time', and yet I remind them that they are retired, have plenty of time on their hands, and even if someone is at least taking their blood pressure there is value in that visit. My intention is to never throw a fellow healthcare provider under the bus, to recognize the world within which we live, and the shortcomings of a model that has long penetrated the risk assessment world. Healthcare Providers are busy- more than ever, and we must be industry disruptors if we expect change. A clinical model, that fosters the highest level of compliance, patient satisfaction, gap closure, and facilitation/hand-off of care through appropriate delineation of roles between Wellness NP and treating provider integrating seamlessly is sorely needed, and I am proud of Team Transtreme and our ability to implement this model. Dianne's story below is not uncommon, and yet so impactful, and a huge kudos to her for her commitment to excellence! #TeamTranstreme #blessed #Transtreme #wellnessvisit