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
Two cases of measles have been confirmed by the Florida’s Department of Health. The measles were found in two unvaccinated adults in Indian River County. Officials said Sunday that both patients live in the same household. One acquired measles
In the spirit of National Healthy Eating Month, I wanted to make a point to discuss nutrition in regards to the elderly. With the aging of the U.S. population, increased attention is being
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
As discussed in the previous post, Medication Non-Adherence is a major healthcare issue in the US. It is estimated that the yearly cost of medication non-adherence in the US is $300 billion. The 3 parts of proper medication administration are: