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https://lnkd.in/gkZF3NA9 I am so excited to (hopefully) make history for the organizing world by signing the petition to have LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZERS (LPO). IF YOU want to join me in making history---please sign the petition. ABOUT this project: Our ultimate vision is for medical professionals to prescribe licensed professional organizing services to address clinical clutter and hoarding behaviors, revolutionizing treatment options and enhancing patient outcomes. The recognition of LPOs as allied health professionals will be transformative. The critical role we play in improving public health through organization and efficiency remains largely unrecognized within the healthcare sector. This petition is a crucial step towards changing that. By establishing the role of Licensed Professional Organizer (LPO) as an allied health profession, we can finally gain the recognition and credibility needed to expand our impact.

“CalAIM is changing a decades old approach to what health care means by addressing health-related social needs.” — Michelle Baass, Director, California Department of Health Care Services at the California Association of Health Plans annual conference. CalAIM provides enhanced care management and community supports to address social needs. Enhanced Care Management: • is a statewide MediCal Managed Care Plan benefit to support elevated comprehensive care management for members who have the most complex cases • assigns members with complex needs a Care Manager to help them navigate their care and services across the physical, behavioral, and dental health delivery systems. We’re working with California Health Policy Strategies (CalHPS) to support a CalAIM Statewide Dementia Care Learning Collaborative to support community-based organizations that are serving older dual eligibles and persons with dementia at high risk of institutionalization to offer enhanced care management. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-KDa8pW.

Landmark Ambassadors- what are the skills you have identified for your résumé? Educated patients on community resourses. Advocated for patient to improve care with PCP and speciality providers Explored community resources. Screened patients for social determinants of health. Empowered patients to utilize health benefits. Aided patients in utilizing health benefits. Assisted patients with appropriate forms to access health care Screened patients for falls risk and or diabetic retinapathy. Researched appropriate communtiy resources. Documented appropriately in patient chart. Arranged patient transportation. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes. Reviewed Hedis gaps to target health needs. What did I miss?

Top Tip Tuesday! 💫 Evidence based care. In the sphere or social care we must ensure that the care we provide is person centred and evidence based. When writing up care plans I will always seek guidance in the first instance from the practitioner that prescribed the care. Eg. SALT, Physiotherapist etc. My next move is to make sure I have referred to national guidance, and this is when I will access NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Guidelines which are relevant to the care I am writing about. To also support my care plans, I will refer to other types of evidence base which can come from other sources such as; National Tracheostomy Safety Project , The National Autistic Society, Epilepsy Society, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Procedures Manual, to name a few. Weaved throughout this will be your clients choices regarding their care, and where possible their personalised care choices such as; where to find and store consumables, laundry schedule and instructions, activity timetable etc. If there are any resources that you like to use when care planning, do share them in the comments 👍🏻

Day 12 - Today's social media challenge prompt is 'Experiences With Health Professionals.' University of Notre Dame students, Jamie and Kallie, are raising awareness of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) as part of the Patient Advocacy Initiative program. Jamie and Kallie interviewed Francie Fitzgerald, a member of the Board of Directors of The Ehlers-Danlos Society and Notre Dame Alumni, who lives with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). During May, we'll hear about Francie's diagnostic odyssey and the challenges she faced, shared by many struggling with EDS and HSD. Here, we learn about Francie's experience: "After years of misdiagnoses and medical invalidation at the hands of healthcare workers, Francie understands all too well the frustrations that those living with EDS and HSD face. Francie has seen over 139 doctors of various specialties during her medical journey. She now works closely with a neurologist (M.D./Ph.D.) who she calls her medical "quarterback." "He has taken the weight of the world off my shoulders....he has answered every question I've thrown at him, sincerely, meticulously, and highly intellectually. He is humble enough to admit when something is out of his wheelhouse, but also....leaves no rock unturned in his pursuit of relieving me from my chronic pain and disease." As a clinician and researcher, he is very open-minded about new developments in treatment options for hEDS and POTS. His compassion facilitates trust and easy conversations, which she believes is critical for effective care." Read Francie's story here: https://lnkd.in/eY4D7CEG Share a positive experience with a health professional and what they did that helped you. Listening, validating, having more time to spend with you, templates and records to help capture your symptoms better – what ways could health professionals help you more? #MyEDSChallenge #MyHSDChallenge #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #HypermobileEhlersDanlosSyndrome #PatientAdvocacy #Healthcare #Medicine

"We have to continually refine our intervention strategies and processes and align with the right health care and community leaders to create the most impact. There’s power in seeing patients from their perspective and understanding what’s happening in their world." I couldn't agree more, Dr. Nancy Yu. I think perspective and understanding are powerful sources in shaping impactful strategies. We need them to shape what's important. #ValueBasedCare #Understanding #Perspective

Appreciation Post! 🗣️ Happy National Doctors Day 🩺 National Doctors Day is celebrated annually on March 30th in many countries to honor the contributions of physicians to individual lives and society as a whole. In today's age, this recognition holds particular significance for several reasons: 1. **Healthcare Challenges:** In an era marked by complex health challenges such as pandemics, rising chronic diseases, and mental health issues, doctors play a crucial role in safeguarding public health, providing treatment, and promoting wellness. 👏 2. **Medical Advancements:** With rapid advancements in medical technology, treatments, and pharmaceuticals, doctors are at the forefront of integrating these innovations into patient care, improving diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, and overall healthcare outcomes. 👏 3. **Patient Advocacy:** Doctors advocate for their patients, ensuring they receive appropriate care, have access to necessary resources, and are empowered to make informed decisions about their health. This advocacy is especially vital as patients navigate an increasingly complex healthcare system. 👏 4. **Healthcare Access:** In an age where healthcare access remains a significant concern globally, doctors work tirelessly to bridge gaps in access, whether through community health initiatives, telemedicine services, or outreach programs targeting underserved populations. 👏 5. **Mental Health Support:** The importance of mental health awareness and support has gained prominence in recent years. Doctors, including psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals, play a critical role in addressing mental health issues, reducing stigma, and providing essential support to those in need. 👏 6. **Global Health Challenges:** In an interconnected world facing global health crises such as infectious diseases, climate-related health impacts, and health disparities, doctors collaborate across borders to share knowledge, resources, and expertise to address these challenges collectively. 👏 ***I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the tireless dedication, expertise, and compassion demonstrated by doctors and the ones who I’ve had the privilege of working with.*** 👏👏👏 #DoctorsDay #ThankYouDoctors #HealthcareHeroes #GratitudeInMedicin #MedicalExcellence #HealingHands #MedicineMatters #PhysicianAppreciation #HealthcareAdvocates #GlobalHealthLeaders

In 2023, the National Health Equity Grand Rounds series turned the traditional concept of “medical grand rounds” on its head. This series serves as a free, open-access platform through which diverse thought leaders – including world-renowned physicians, also emerging scholars, interprofessional leaders, students and activists – come together in conversation around today’s most critical health justice topics, building on ideas and strategies for individuals and institutions to reshape our healthcare system—and advance equity. You won’t want to miss out on the first National Health Equity Grand Rounds event of 2024, Advancing Health Equity Through Resistance: A State of the Union on Threats and Opportunities, on Thursday, May 30 starting at 3:30 PM CT. Join public health leaders, healthcare professionals, policy experts and community organizers as they delve into best practices for advancing health equity—discussing the coordinated efforts to dismantle this work in various parts of the country and identifying strategies to counter resistance while building a stronger multiracial democracy equipped to support health for every individual and community. Health care professionals may claim continuing medical education (#CME) credit or certificate of participation AT NO COST for attending. https://bit.ly/3Jpxlk4 The event is developed by American Medical Association, ACGME, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, and RespectAbility with support from ABIM Foundation, Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), American Society of Addiction Medicine - ASAM, AMA Ed Hub, Boston Medical Center (BMC), Council of Medical Specialty Societies, HealthBegins, Kaiser Permanente, Sinai Chicago, Social Mission Alliance, The Hastings Center, and Joint Commission.

We’re thrilled to announce that we have secured funding from the BSW Research Hub for our pioneering project on enhancing intimacy support for patients and their partners during palliative and end of life care. This significant funding, awarded under the Research Capability Funding (RCF), will facilitate critical research aimed at improving our understanding and addressing this complex area. The project looks at intimacy at end of life and will help to: 💡 Better understand patient and partner experiences 💡 Identify care needs 💡 Uncover barriers to discussing intimacy 💡 Develop strategies to better support healthcare professionals in addressing these needs, ultimately enhancing the quality of end of life care Qualitative interviews with Dorothy House patients, partners and bereaved partners began in May 2023, and interviews with healthcare professionals commenced in October 2023, laying the groundwork for this research. The RCF funding will facilitate the extension of qualitative interviews across various hospices within the region, broadening the scope to capture diverse perspectives on intimacy needs from patients, partners, bereaved partners and healthcare professionals. Our long-term aim is to develop an educational intervention to inform and train healthcare professionals and the wider healthcare community to feel more confident in discussing intimacy needs with partners and their partners towards the end of life. This research will enable hospices to improve the effectiveness of services benefitting the health and wellbeing of patients and their partners. Beyond this phase of research will be aspirations to secure future funding to expand this work to include a more national outlook. Find out more about our Centre for Education and Research via our website. #EndOfLifeCare #HospiceCare #ResearchMatters #SouthWest

Communication during end-of-life care is pivotal in providing compassionate support to your patients. It’s a time when clarity, sensitivity, and empathy become the cornerstones of care, ensuring dignity and comfort during life’s final stages. Here are strategies to facilitate effective communication: 🗣 Clear and Compassionate Dialogue: Use clear, honest, yet gentle language when discussing prognosis, treatment options, and care plans. It’s crucial to balance truthfulness with empathy, allowing families to make informed decisions while feeling supported. 👂 Active Listening: Give families the space to express their fears, wishes, and questions. Active listening demonstrates respect and validation of their feelings, fostering a trusting relationship during this challenging time. 💬 Frequent Updates: Keep the lines of communication open with regular updates on the patient's condition and care. Consistent information helps manage expectations and strengthens the family's trust in the care team. 🤲 Offer Emotional Support: Recognize the emotional toll on families and provide or suggest support resources, such as counseling services, support groups, or spiritual care, to help them navigate their grief and decision-making processes. 🔄 Encourage Questions and Participation: Invite families to ask questions and participate in care planning meetings. Involvement in the decision-making process can provide a sense of control and assurance that their loved one’s wishes are respected. 📘 Documentation and Advance Directives: Assist families in understanding and preparing advance directives and other important documents. Clarifying the patient's wishes regarding end-of-life care in advance can reduce uncertainties and conflicts later. We recognize the profound importance of compassionate and effective communication during end-of-life care. Our commitment extends to supporting healthcare providers with resources and training that enhance their ability to communicate with empathy and clarity, ensuring that patients and their families receive the dignity, respect, and support they deserve during these most challenging times. - - - #longtermcare #nursinghome #healthcare Follow our LinkedIn page for more educational content like this! 🔔  Discover the advantages of a MasVida solution. Hit our profile picture and click 👆Visit Website to learn more about us.