DIAMOND MEDICAL LABORATORIES, LLC.

The 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine has been updated to better protect against the most common variants circulating today. Unlike past iterations, only one shot is needed, and there are no boosters necessary. https://lnkd.in/g6jUBwBa

A new survey finds that 61% of infectious disease professionals identify mosquito-borne viruses, like dengue and Zika, as the greatest threat posed by climate change. What should nurses and infection control professionals know? https://lnkd.in/ehVHrTz2

An American Nurses Foundation survey found that 56% say they are experiencing burnout symptoms. However, the same report showed that about two-thirds of nurses surveyed say they aren’t getting any support for their mental health. More than half of the nurses surveyed say there is a stigma to mental health services. How can you take care of yourself and access the help that you need to care for yourself and your patients? https://lnkd.in/gEUnqb46

Nurses spend all day thinking about others, which can sometimes mean that we forget to take care of ourselves. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is a great time to schedule your mammogram and brush up on your early detection routine. https://lnkd.in/eCTYRRH

The CDC is investigating seven people who developed flu-like symptoms after exposure to a bird flu patient and the potential for human-to-human transmission. What do healthcare professionals need to know? https://lnkd.in/ebE8G4tt 

We’re inspired by nurses every day, and the nurses and doctors flocking to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene are heroes. Thank you to all healthcare workers assisting those who have been hurt, injured, or suffered due to a lack of medical care. https://lnkd.in/eEgbKvfT

We had a great time at the LifeSpan Annual Conference in Ocean City, MD! This event is a chance for senior care and long-term care leaders to gather together and learn, network, and empower the future of aging services. We are so thankful for all of the great colleagues we had a chance to meet for the first time and reconnect with. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth!

Are you working with non-English-speaking patients? Communication can be challenging, but it is critical to help ensure that patients understand what is happening with their care. How can nurses communicate clearly with non-English-speaking patients? https://lnkd.in/esA6egiU

One nursing home is collaborating with a local daycare for the betterment of both the seniors and the kids! https://lnkd.in/eCt78-s3

While staffing has long been a concern at nursing homes, things are improving in recent surveys. Fresh recruiting and retention strategies are paying off, and investments in company culture and employee well-being are helping nurses love their work even more. https://lnkd.in/eiheAtVg