Care Collective’s Post

Calling all primary care providers! 🩺 We know you're the unsung heroes of the healthcare system, working tirelessly on the front lines of prevention and care. But we also know you're facing some unique challenges that can make your job even harder. So, tell us: what are the biggest hurdles you're facing in your practice today? Is it: Administrative burden keeping you swamped with paperwork? Feeling burnt out from long hours and demanding workloads? Difficulties in managing complex patient needs with limited resources? Something else entirely that we haven't even considered? We're here to listen and learn from your experiences. By sharing your struggles, we can work together to advocate for positive change and create a healthcare system that better supports both you and your patients. Share your thoughts in the comments below! #primarycare #healthcare #doctor #nurse #physician #medicine #challenge #burnout #advocacy #wellbeing #healthcareworker #patientcare #healthcareheroes #mentalhealth #support #community #together #change #futureofhealthcare #prevention #wellness #innovation

Spotlight on Medical Social Workers: The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare Medical Social Workers play a crucial role in the healthcare system, offering essential support to patients and families during some of the most challenging times of their lives. They bridge the gap between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring emotional, social, and financial needs are met. Here’s why their work is so important: Patient Advocacy: Medical Social Workers ensure patients’ voices are heard, advocating for their rights and needs, especially when navigating complex healthcare systems. Emotional Support: Coping with a diagnosis or chronic illness is challenging. Medical Social Workers provide counseling and emotional support to help patients and their families adjust. Care Coordination: From discharge planning to connecting patients with community resources, they coordinate care that extends beyond the hospital walls. Crisis Intervention: In cases of sudden illness or trauma, these professionals offer immediate support and guidance, helping families make informed decisions under pressure. Their holistic approach ensures that patients receive care not just for their medical condition but for their overall well-being. Let’s give Medical Social Workers the recognition they deserve for their vital contributions to healthcare! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #HealthcareHeroes #MedicalSocialWork #PatientAdvocacy

👩⚕️ Patient Advocacy: More Than Just Care, It’s a Voice! 🗣️ 📚 Research Spotlight: From the study ‘Registered Nurses’ description of patient advocacy in the clinical setting’ published in Nursing Open (2019) by Nsiah, Siakwa & Ninnoni. What does being a Patient Advocate really mean? Here’s what the research revealed: ✨ Key Components: • Protecting patient safety • Being the patient’s voice • Delivering quality care • Building strong relationships • Providing vital education 💪 Why It Matters: • Empowers patients in their healthcare journey • Ensures quality care delivery • Creates stronger patient-provider connections • Helps navigate complex healthcare decisions • Promotes better health outcomes Research shows: Nurses understand and are willing to advocate, but more studies are needed on barriers in clinical settings! 🔍 Our nurses don’t just treat - they advocate, protect, and empower! 🏥 📖 Source: Nurs Open. 2019;6(3):1124-1132. DOI: 10.1002/nop2.307 #PatientAdvocacy #NursingResearch #HealthcareHeroes #PatientSafety #QualityCare #NursingExcellence #EvidenceBasedPractice

Deprescribing cannot fall solely on the prescriber. Our primary care providers are already overwhelmed with large patient numbers, institution metrics, progress notes etc. That's why deprescribing takes a multidisciplinary approach. Pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and physical therapists should all be a part of deprescribing education and advocacy. #deprescribing #advocacy #healthcare #pharmacists

Deprescribing cannot fall solely on the prescriber. Our primary care providers are already overwhelmed with large patient numbers, institution metrics, progress notes etc. That's why deprescribing takes a multidisciplinary approach. Pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and physical therapists should all be a part of deprescribing education and advocacy. #deprescribing #advocacy #healthcare #pharmacists

𝑰𝒏𝒅𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒚 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒈! Advocacy is defined as safeguarding the property and rights of others. Advocacy in the nursing environment assumes a complete and complex function, reflecting the profession's dedication to patient-centered care. In order to make sure that patients' wants and preferences are recognized and expressed effectively, nurses must function as a patient representative by working as a go-between for patients and the healthcare system. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐠: https://bit.ly/3xgVM0P 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭: info@worldbigroup.com #blog #clinicaltrialsinnovation #industryblog  #clinicalresearch #research #patientcentricity #patientengagement #patientexperience #patientadvocacy #datamanagment #clinicaloperations #industryblog #clinicaltrialssupply #medicaladvancements #datascience #clinicaltrials

It’s time health-care workers became team players. No one practitioner can do it all given the health issues people face today. Patients — especially those with chronic or complex health needs — are better served by a team whose skills complement each other. Read more from Ivy Bourgeault and Ivy Oandasan via the Ottawa Citizen: https://lnkd.in/geqWGjrK Il est temps que les professionnels de la santé travaillent en équipe. Aucun praticien ne peut tout faire à lui seul, compte tenu des problèmes de santé auxquels les gens doivent faire face aujourd'hui. Les patients - surtout ceux qui sont atteints de maladies chroniques ou complexes - sont mieux servis par une équipe dont les compétences se complètent.

Here’s a LinkedIn post for A Plus Home Health Services highlighting Medical Social Workers: Spotlight on Medical Social Workers: Supporting Patients and Families Beyond Care 💙 At A Plus Home Health Services, Medical Social Workers play a crucial role in ensuring patients and their families receive the holistic support they need during recovery. Their contributions go far beyond medical care, helping patients navigate emotional, financial, and social challenges. What Do Medical Social Workers Do? 🔹 Emotional Support – They provide counseling and guidance, helping patients and families cope with the emotional stress of illness or injury. 🔹 Care Coordination – Medical Social Workers connect patients with community resources, financial assistance, and additional support services to ensure all aspects of their care are covered. 🔹 Advocacy – They advocate for patients’ rights and needs, ensuring access to necessary care and services. 🔹 Family Support – Social workers offer families practical and emotional support, guiding them through the complexities of caregiving and treatment decisions. 🔹 Crisis Intervention – During difficult times, they step in to offer immediate support, helping patients and families manage crises and make informed decisions. At A Plus, our Medical Social Workers are dedicated to providing the whole-person care that ensures a smooth recovery for both patients and their families. By addressing the emotional and practical aspects of recovery, they make a lasting difference. 💙 Let us help you navigate your recovery with compassion and support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #MedicalSocialWork #HomeHealthCare #PatientSupport #CareCoordination #EmotionalSupport #RecoveryJourney

Understanding the home care industry can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Let's break down the basics together. 1️⃣ A Licensed Home Care Services Agency (LHCSA) is licensed by New York State Department of Health and provides skilled, hands-on care and assistance with activities of daily living as well as socialization and medical transportation. They are often involved in more complex healthcare needs and work under the guidance of a healthcare professional. (Hint - COHME is an LHCSA!) 2️⃣ Companion Care focuses on providing emotional support, companionship, and assistance with daily living activities. Companion care is not licensed by the state and therefore cannot provide skilled medical care. The emphasis is on improving the quality of life and providing assistance with non-medical aspects of daily living. Whatever care you need, our team at COHME is here for you. #Homehealthcare #homecare #healthcare #seniorcare

Framing intervention in a positive way, BUILD aims to support #NHS #PrimaryCare colleagues (clinical and non-clinical), working in #Nottingham or #Nottinghamshire, who may be experiencing difficulty at work, or may be struggling to return to work.   Find out how to self-refer into the project: https://bit.ly/3RdvR0Z   #ReturnToWork