4 Hacks to Improve Your Patient-Provider Relationships

One of the foundations of working in healthcare is building relationships with patients. Whether a patient needs to go to a hospital, long-term care facility, or outpatient setting for a procedure, it can induce anxiety. Therapeutic relationships with the healthcare providers involved in a patient’s care can help lessen patient anxiety and may improve outcomes. If […]

Nursing Specialties Demystified: Choosing the Right Path for Your Career

There are several great reasons to be a nurse! One of the best aspects of nursing is that the career options are limitless. There are several entry points, too. You could work as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) for the entirety of your career. Or you could start with an […]

Stay Limber on the Job with These 5 Practices

Those who work in healthcare often go into the profession to help others. However, in order to provide the highest quality patient care, it is important for healthcare workers to also take care of themselves. Whether you are a healthcare worker who sits at a desk all day or you are on your feet moving […]

How Are Smart Lights Improving the Operating Room?

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Think of smart features in a home setting. Lights, a television, a thermostat, and other items may be controlled by voice, a remote control, or other means. This can improve life in a variety of ways, and it eliminates the need to get up and do something manually. This can be especially important when you’re […]

Facts to Know About Hand Hygiene

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How many times a day do you wash your hands? Have you ever noticed a colleague who doesn’t wash their hands as often as they should? It’s part of our routine, but when things are very hectic, it can be overlooked. And that can cause problems. There’s Always Room for Improvement Although it may seem […]

What Tactics Increase Operating Room Safety During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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Safety is always a top priority in any healthcare situation, but COVID-19 has introduced new complications. The coronavirus is part of our current reality, and safety measures wouldn’t be complete if they didn’t address it. What can increase operating room safety during this time? Test When Possible As we know now, it’s possible that people […]