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Just came across this on YouTube; clear example of how our nation's healthcare system is broken. #nurses are a lifeforce to healthcare; and disregarding the biopsychosocial needs is dangerous. Feel free to weigh in on this issue. #healthcarereform #publichealth #patientadvocacy

Understanding the reality of long term care is crucial. Nursing care is a serious matter, resembling a hospital environment with doctors, nurses, and specialized beds. The need for such care can arise unexpectedly, and the costs can be significant, ranging from $10-12k per year. Don't be ignorant about the possibility of needing long term care - statistics show that 50% of 65-year-old couples will require it. Stay informed and plan ahead! #LongTermCare #NursingCare #HealthcareCosts #PlanAhead

To excel in patient care, a smart nurse combines clinical expertise with empathy, adaptability, and effective communication. They actively listen to understand patients’ unique needs, use critical thinking for informed decision-making, and continuously update their knowledge with the latest medical advancements. By fostering a culture of collaboration and prioritizing patient safety, smart nurses profoundly impact patient outcomes and well-being. #communicationskills #softskills #nurses #anextram

This #NationalNursesMonth, AHRQ celebrates the vital role of nurses in ensuring diagnostic safety. Our issue brief, "Reinforcing the Value and Roles of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety," highlights how integral nurses are in preventing diagnostic errors. Dive into the brief and join us in appreciating our nursing professionals who lead the way in safeguarding patient health. https://lnkd.in/gUC-hTEh

This #NationalNursesMonth, AHRQ celebrates the vital role of nurses in ensuring diagnostic safety. Our issue brief, "Reinforcing the Value and Roles of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety," highlights how integral nurses are in preventing diagnostic errors. Dive into the brief and join us in appreciating our nursing professionals who lead the way in safeguarding patient health. https://lnkd.in/gUC-hTEh

This #NationalNursesMonth, AHRQ celebrates the vital role of nurses in ensuring diagnostic safety. Our issue brief, "Reinforcing the Value and Roles of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety," highlights how integral nurses are in preventing diagnostic errors. Dive into the brief and join us in appreciating our nursing professionals who lead the way in safeguarding patient health. https://lnkd.in/gUC-hTEh

This #NationalNursesMonth, AHRQ celebrates the vital role of nurses in ensuring diagnostic safety. Our issue brief, "Reinforcing the Value and Roles of Nurses in Diagnostic Safety," highlights how integral nurses are in preventing diagnostic errors. Dive into the brief and join us in appreciating our nursing professionals who lead the way in safeguarding patient health. https://lnkd.in/gUC-hTEh

Nursing is a profession and a calling driven by compassion, expertise, and unwavering dedication. In Canada, where healthcare is a fundamental right, nurses play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of quality care to every Canadian. Nurses are indispensable change agents in our rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, advocating for reforms prioritizing patient safety, equity, and efficiency. As we navigate the complexities of modern healthcare, healthcare reform, and all that comes with it, we recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of nurses to our country’s collective well-being. Read more in our newest blog: The Vital Role of Nursing in Canada https://lnkd.in/gSVaBNJM #TallTreesLeadership #LeadershipInHealthcare #Healthcare #HealthcareLeadership #Leadership #HealthcareBlog #LeadershipBlog #CNA2024 #NursingWeek2024 #NationalNursingWeek #IND2024 #Nurses2024 #NursesChangingLives #NursesShapingTomorrow

OK AHRQ THEN DO SOMETHING. Especially about Diagnosis Related Groups that has painted a target on RN for 41 years of too much to do in too little time with too few to share the load and losses of experienced RN - Study the deficits of experience being shaped Do a more detailed review of DRG consequences in this article Make CMS change. They have to be held accountable for any real progress to slow or stop the hemorrhage of health professionals too soon. Overall, the most frequent challenges were increased costs (esp for severe diseases and specialised services), technical infrastructure and the complexity of the method Adverse outcomes - reduced length of patient stay, early patient discharge, decreased admissions, increased re-admissions, reduced services. Hospital inefficiency increased in all of 14 studies DRG-based mechanisms transferring costs to other sectors (12 of 13 studied) particularly elderly or rehab patients - to nursing homes and home care. hashtag #HealthInsurance, hashtag #ThirdPartyPayments, hashtag #ReimbursementMechanisms, hashtag #DiagnosisRelatedGroups, hashtag #QualityofHealthCare, hashtag #PatientOutcomeAssessment, hashtag #SystematicReview https://lnkd.in/gxmAC4Vf