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Social work, medicine and law work together to cover the landscape of advance care planning. What a nice team effort to reach more of the population with the things they need brought together. https://lnkd.in/gQpd8Syq

Nancy Costlow, PharmD, MIHM, BCSCP, PRS, RPh (she/her) is a senior director of clinical shared services from Scottsdale, AZ who leads our team of nurses, social workers, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other clinicians. 🌵 Nancy is a part of our Women Empowering Women Employee Resource Group and is constantly inspired by the amazing women who work at Accolade. From a young age, Nancy's father's work in his Chicago pharmacy inspired her. She observed how her father supported people and recognized the impact pharmacists have on others' lives. "Pharmacists play a crucial role in healthcare, often serving as the final point of contact for patients before they commence a new treatment. We are truly on the front lines, which is extremely powerful," Nancy said. Nancy will never forget her experience working at an overnight pharmacy when a woman came in seeking burn cream. The woman shared with Nancy that the previous night she had accidentally spilled boiling water on her leg while cooking. Upon hearing this, Nancy asked to see the woman’s burn, which she revealed on her leg, immediately noticing it was turning black. Realizing she might be this woman’s only contact with a healthcare provider, a concerned Nancy urged the woman to go to the emergency room. Although the woman initially brushed Nancy off and started to leave, Nancy noticed she was accompanied by her husband and baby. Nancy pulled the woman’s husband aside and adamantly instructed him to take her to the emergency room immediately. Nancy even offered to watch their baby because she was so determined to ensure the woman received the necessary care. Just a few hours later, he returned in the morning to thank Nancy for saving his wife’s life. The woman had been admitted to a burn unit and was receiving treatment for her severe burn. This is just one moment of many that comprise the most rewarding aspect of Nancy’s role. Every day, she witnesses the impact she makes, whether financial, emotional, or physical. “I love being able to use my skills to help others. As a pharmacist, I learned specific medication information and how to use it to assist others. As a leader, I use those experiences to provide my teammates with a unique perspective. Through my leadership and experience, I can impact both the members and teammates I serve.” #WeAreAccolade #AccoladeStrongerTogether #WomenEmpoweringWomenERG Comment below who inspired you to go into your current role ⬇️

For many people, one of the most difficult conversations to have involves talking with an aging parent about extended medical care ⚕️❤️ The shifting of roles can be challenging, and emotions often prevent important information from being exchanged and critical decisions from being made. When talking to a parent about future care, it’s best to have a strategy for structuring the conversation. https://lnkd.in/e938Wf2N

It looks interesting and positive Dr Kevin Gallagher one of the main, if not the main concern I come across which I think seriously undermines the quality of therapeutic care is not enough focus on professional development and processes to support the therapeutic work. The care standard approach to staff supervision is inadequate - I know that there is the flexibility to do what is felt to be needed. Supervision once a month is a weak process - it amounts to about 10 hours of supervision for every 1800 hours worked with young people who are complex to work with. Other processes such as consultation on therapeutic work and organizational processes and dynamics should be given serious consideration. Training, reflective spaces. Team meetings ideally weekly are good practice. Some organizations do these aspects very well but I don't think it is as commonplace as it should be. Inspectors seem satisfied if someone has a monthly or sometimes even 6 weekly supervision. I have never heard a concern being raised about care workers not having a professional development plan. With all the talk about relational work and children needing love, unless serious attention is paid to these issues it won't happen. Not through a lack of intent but achieving what is being talked about is extremely difficult. All the difficult as well as the good stuff needs regular and high-quality attention. Very best wishes for the event.

Today, the Alzheimer Society is launching our first-ever Advocacy College: an interactive, online training course to turn everyday Ontarians impacted by dementia into effective, resilient provincial advocates. Take a look and sign up here (it's free and always will be): https://lnkd.in/gDcJyGxE Over 315,000 Ontarians live with dementia today, and millions more are personally impacted by dementia as care partners, friends, family, or health care workers. They see every day the real-world suffering caused by provincial policy that is out of touch with the realities of living with dementia--and they want to do something about it, but often don't know where to start. Contacting a Member of Provincial Parliament, meeting with politicians, and generally participating in our government is intimidating, and many feel their voice won't be heard--when their voice is the one that matters most. Through Advocacy College, we are seeking to bring the voices of dementia in Ontario to those in positions of power and able to address the issues that make living with dementia in this province more challenging that it needs to be.

One thing I wish I learned earlier in my career is that there are so many other SLPs ready & willing to help you. Our field is still very young, and there are so many conditions, assessments, and treatment protocols that it's nearly impossible to know every single one of them… But our patients are sort of relying on it. 💛 My career fulfillment & confidence really took off once I found a community of other like-minded SLPs who were non-judgmental and really just wanted to help me help my patients for the betterment of this field. When I first started my FEES business, I had some training under my belt and some good mentors to assist me – but the dialogue was mostly one-sided. Then I found a really solid core group of friends who didn't just answer my questions but helped move the conversation forward & continued to challenge me. We started asking each other clinical questions, and it evolved into, "Oh yeah, I had a patient with that too." Having these high-level conversations with mentors who were willing to trade stories of what to do next, and how to prepare the patient & family, really improved my practice significantly. Your patients deserve a strong community as well since so many conditions that we treat are not very well known! It's important for us to get our patients involved with support groups if and only if that's important to your patient. For some patients, it may mean the difference between being successful or not. For others, it might be burdensome and just one more thing on their plate to handle & show up for. Either way – having a community makes a difference. I’m so grateful for the one that we’ve created at the MedSLP Collective 💛 If you’re interested in joining us, comment “COMMUNITY” & I’ll get you some info! #medslp #slpcommunity #slp #medslpcollective 

This Sunday morning, my worlds truly collided! I’m sitting through my bi-annual infusion treating my RRMS while simultaneously working on a proposal for a Jumo Health partner. The proposal is geared for a clinical trial targeting a rare pediatric population, where we are proposing an education & engagement strategy specifically to help young children through a lengthy infusion treatment and subsequent study visits. These children could be facing intellectual disability & early-onset seizures. We are simply trying to help lighten that treatment day experience through visual and interactive resources & make their time pass more enjoyably. We’ll also support in care circle education through engaging, tailored videos explaining study expectations for their families/loved ones. Caregivers are essential, especially for our younger populations. I’m feeling appreciative that we can help relieve some of the emotional burden through their taxing trial experience. As a patient myself, I’m so appreciative of the International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice (IMSMP) for having open doors 7 days a week. Being able to infuse on a Sunday morning and not disrupt my weekly routine is truly a benefit beyond comparison. Putting your patients first is always key, all we want is to feel supported! #pediatricclinicaltrials #infusiontherapy #raredisease #caregivereducation #patientcentricity

We are unlocking the power of social prescribing! 🌐 Sharing this eye-opening post about the global movement to revolutionize patient care. Dive into the transformational journey led by Dr. Gary Bloch and discover how social prescribing connects patients with non-clinical and community-based programs, addressing the social determinants of health. For holistic well-being, let's shift from 'what's the matter' to 'what matters'. 👩⚕️🌱

"Dignity is a complex construct. It is also something that some people have difficulty describing exactly what it means to them. Importantly, there are many practical ways that health professionals and family members can help to conserve a person’s dignity...": RePaDD Member, Associate Professor Deidre Morgan, writes in new blog for palliAGED on 'Supporting dignity at the end of life: Practical everyday considerations'. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gH5ksB5P #Dignity #EndofLife #DyingWithDignity

In the high-pressure environment of the Emergency Room (ER), healthcare professionals often encounter individuals in distress, many of whom have experienced trauma. How can we equip ourselves to provide the most effective care in these critical moments? This webinar focuses on the critical role of emotional understanding and resilience in trauma care within emergency settings. Join us for insights into trauma-informed approaches that can transform patient care. Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the realm of Trauma-Informed Care in the ER. Renowned speaker Françoise Nicoloff, representing Tomatis®️ Australia, brings decades of experience and expertise to the forefront. Key Highlights: ✔ Understanding Trauma in the ER: Explore the nuances of trauma and its impact on individuals in emergency settings. ✔ Building Emotional Resilience: Discover practical strategies to enhance emotional resilience among healthcare professionals. ✔ Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices: Learn how to integrate trauma-informed approaches into daily ER routines for improved patient outcomes. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gb2wQKRw #Tomatis #TomatisAU #TomatisAustralia #TomatisMethod #homebasedprogram #australia #sydney #children #mentalhealth #childdevelopment #voicetraining #musictraining #braindevelopment #parenting #momlife #pediatrictherapy #pediatricoccupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #preschoolot #homeschoolmom #teachersofinstagram #specialneedsfamily #specialneedsparenting #freeconsultation