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Learn the procedures, steps, risks, and requirements for patient lifts. It takes a lot of strength to move patients in and out of their beds. In fact, healthcare occupations hold some of the highest rates of musculoskeletal injuries from overexertion. The greatest risk factor for healthcare professionals is the manual lifting, moving, and repositioning of […]
Learn the procedures, steps, risks, and requirements for providing tracheostomy care. Tracheostomies are a potentially life-saving procedure that can be temporary or permanent. A tracheostomy may be performed during an emergency if a person’s airway is blocked. It may also be performed due to a disease, injury, or health condition that restricts the airway. This […]
Learn How to Treat & Avoid the Most Common Injuries for Nursing Professionals Registered nurses (RNs) play a vital role in healthcare. Not only do they provide patients with care and health services, they may also elevate public health by partnering with health clinics, and delivering educational services, health screenings, and a countless other forms […]
How one Director of Nursing has been an incredible source of strength during the pandemic As a Director of Nursing in California, Patricia Grace Martinez empowers nurses while improving outcomes for both staff and residents. She provides stable leadership, engages in decision-making, and takes accountability for their practice. Some of Patricia Grace’s biggest challenges revolve […]
How one Registered Nurse helps protect her community during the pandemic Giselle Loi works as an RN in San Francisco, one of the hardest hit epicenters of the U.S. Coronavirus pandemic. Registered Nurses like Giselle must provide triage, physicals, immunizations, and return-to-work clearances on a daily basis. A typical day in her life includes telehealth […]
How one Director of Nursing supports her staff and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic As a Director of Nursing in Hayward, California, Jeannevy Belarde works tirelessly to address the needs of her staff while enforcing the policies and procedures of her facility. In times of crisis, leaders like Jeannevy must also shoulder extra responsibilities to […]
