As nurses, our attitude is naturally to “do whatever it takes” to provide high-quality care for patients. With a laser-like focus on person-centered care, we may not even recognize when we are innovative in solving a problem or improving
Social Work Month 2015 – Social Work Paves the Way for Change 2015 marks a special year for the social work community. The nation will commemorate National Social Work Month in March and the National Association of Social Workers will
The most vulnerable population in the United States is the elderly, and the highest-risk phase of care for these patients is at discharge. However, in most cases, hospitals provide no coordination in transitional care for elderly patients. Information doesn’t transfer
When taking care of the elderly, it is important to be aware of home safety tips for seniors using oxygen. This includes being prepared for an electrical outage. An oxygen patient who uses an oxygen system that runs on electricity must