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Enhance your ERAC protocol and support moms while they are recovering at HOME! #ABBy #Postpartum #ERACGuidelines

Let us be a part of improving your #ERAC Guidelines for postpartum moms. Check out more on ABBy postoperative retractor and how it can fit into your hospitals efforts at our Laborie website, under OB. #proudlaborieemployee #postpartum #laboranddelivery #obgyn #pregnancy

POCT is usually performed by non-laboratory trained individuals such as nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, perfusionists, anesthesia assistants, midwives, and paramedics. Patients also perform POCT. Home glucose monitors and home pregnancy tests are examples of POCT performed by patients. POCT results are used to make clinical decisions and the use of POCT requires the implementation of a quality assurance program to ensure the accuracy of results for patient safety. In a hospital or clinic-based setting, the main advantage of POCT is that it provides a faster turnaround time than testing performed in the central laboratory. A further attraction of POCT is that it generally requires less sample volume than tests performed in the central laboratory. These benefits come with a monetary cost, as POCT is generally more costly than traditional laboratory-based testing. In general, for example, the cost of POCT glucose testing was anywhere from 1.1 to 4.6 times higher than that of glucose testing performed in the central laboratory. #Bloodtest #POCT #Healthcare #Innovation #PatientEmpowerment #MedicalAdvances  #RapidDiagnosis #ClinicalDecisions #EfficientTesting #PointOfCareTesting 

Excited to share a link to my article published in Neonatal Network - hot off the press! https://lnkd.in/evp_De9b Title: Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative: Past, Present, and Future | Springer Publishing Abstract: #qualityimprovement is paramount in the #nursing profession today, and there is increased awareness and focus on implementing evidence-based practices into nursing care. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is an #evidencebased program that promotes and protects exclusive #breastfeeding by encouraging breast milk feeds to infants from the time of birth. This article will discuss the history and current state of breastfeeding in the United States as well as an evidence-based change model that can be used to implement the BFHI to change the status quo and future of breastfeeding in the United States. Physical benefits to the infant and mother as well as financial benefits to the mother, hospital, and global economy will also be addressed.

Did you know? In the United States, there are over 40,000 OB-GYNs, 60,000 pediatricians, 90,000 labor and delivery nurses, 75,000 obstetric nurses, and 14,000 neonatal nurses. 👩⚕️ 👨⚕️ Each group plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of mothers and babies, yet their roles and contributions vary significantly. Each group plays a crucial role in safeguarding the health and well-being of mothers and babies, yet their roles and contributions vary significantly. As a practicing doula, childbirth educator, and maternal care executive, I work closely with and alongside all these birth professionals. This experience has given me a deep understanding of who they are and the invaluable contributions they make. Click on our latest blog post to learn more about the roles of OB-GYNs, Pediatricians, and Nurses! #maternalcareinstitute #mindfulmamachildbirth #consumerinsights #consumerresearch #gotomarketstrategy #growthstrategy #maternalhealthcare #femtech #femhealth

#POCT is usually performed by non-laboratory trained individuals such as nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, perfusionists, anesthesia assistants, midwives, and paramedics. Patients also perform POCT. Home glucose monitors and home pregnancy tests are examples of POCT performed by #patients. POCT results are used to make clinical decisions and the use of POCT requires the implementation of a quality assurance program to ensure the accuracy of results for patient #safety. In a #hospital or #clinic-based setting, the main advantage of POCT is that it provides a faster turnaround time than testing performed in the central laboratory. A further attraction of POCT is that it generally requires less sample volume than tests performed in the central laboratory. These benefits come with a monetary cost, as POCT is generally more costly than traditional laboratory-based testing. In general, for example, the cost of POCT glucose testing was anywhere from 1.1 to 4.6 times higher than that of glucose testing performed in the central #laboratory. #healthcare #health #life #innovation #innovative #technology

Join us next week as we share the benefits of #nüm at the 2023 SPN (Society of Pediatric Nurses) annual meeting. Make sure to stop by and learn why nüm is leading to better results with a #sterile fast acting pain management option prior to needle-sticks. #2023SPN #PediatricNurses #reducepain #patientcare #comfortcare

Any primary care providers, prescribers, and clinical teams: There's still time to join CareOregon's Thursday, June 6th session, Primary Care Sinks its Teeth into Oral Health! Learn why integrating oral health care referrals into your practice’s workflow is just as crucial as integrating SUD and behavioral health. Follow the link to enroll: https://lnkd.in/g8zewPin "How does making a dental referral help our patients?" It can be tempting to think that unless you're a dentist, oral health isn't a pressing concern - similar to how behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment were considered before integration became the norm. The reality is that integrating oral health care referrals into your practice’s workflow can yield substantial benefits in the health of your patients. Small changes can have a big impact at key moments (like childhood or pregnancy) across a patient's life cycle. Oregon Health Plan members also have a comprehensive dental plan with benefits they often aren't aware of that can substantially improve their overall health. Join experts including Legacy Medical Group Midwifery Social Worker and Project Nurture Team Lead Chelsea Barbour, LCSW and Clinical Lead Diana Smith, CNM, MPH; Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Kerrin Swanson, CPNP-PC and Erin Oldenkamp, CPNP-PC from Adventist Health, to discover how quick and easy modern dental referrals can be and how simple integration can make a powerful difference in the lives of the people we care for.

Shared decision-making should be at the center of all patient care, AT ALL TIMES. To me, that is more than including the patient in the decisions, but establishing a relationship with them to advocate for them when you need to. When I would have a laboring patient I would always make sure to: 1) Sit down at eye level with them, so they realize we are equals 2) Ask what they preferred to be called (NEVER call them momma!!) 3) Ask what their preferences are for their delivery to ensure we are are on the same page. If I had any concerns about a preference, I would ask them to tell me more about it. Don't just talk to your patients- have a conversation with them, they explain their side and you explain yours (in non medical terms) 4) Remind them, this is their labor, delivery, and birthing process, and no one can take that away from them. I always encouraged patients to keep an open mind for safety reasons. I remind them that we all want the same outcome- a happy/healthy baby and a happy/healthy mom. 5) Don't be afraid to STOP what is happening in the room. If an emergency is unfolding, still keep the patient and their support person in the center of the conversation. Explain what is happening, don't talk over them or around them. 6) If measures must be taken that were not part of the patient's plan, I do my best to explain it in a timely manner so they understand, therefore reducing trauma. 7) INFORMED CONSENT

I hate the word "provider." But not for the reason you might think... It’s not because physicians are "lumped together" with APPs (Advanced Practice Providers). As if the person I know with the deepest, most practical knowledge of HIV (Kelly Marie Farrow) isn’t a nurse practitioner. As if the granny midwives were somehow less qualified than the white, male doctors who forced them out of obstetrics. As if nurses didn’t save my butt countless times during my ICU rotation. As if RNs, NPs, and PAs aren’t saving lives right now. I hate the word "provider" because it demeans every human in healthcare. Since the mid-20th century, Western medicine has been shifting from paternalism to partnership. From top-down to side-by-side. We respect the relationship between healer and patient. 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳—not vending machine. Physicians, nurse practitioners, midwives, physician assistants, and nurses have all dedicated large portions of their lives to helping others. Humans helping humans. Not "providers." What do you think?