Despite current operational and financial challenges in the nursing home sector, a transitional care program and physiatry partnership has successfully reduced readmission rates from 29% to 9% in several facilities.
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New aid for dealing with aggression in people with dementiaNew aid for dealing with aggression in people with dementia
Caring for older adults with dementia can be particularly challenging and stressful, especially when they exhibit physically or verbally aggressive behaviors, wander away from home, develop paranoia or hallucinations, engage
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Tributes given to nurse leader who championed care of childrenTributes given to nurse leader who championed care of children
The nursing community is honoring the legacy of influential nurse leader Dame Professor Elizabeth Fradd, who passed away on International Nurses Day. Dame Liz held various positions in children's nursing,
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Most nursing homes aren't prepared to meet the federal government's new rules citing lack of staffMost nursing homes aren't prepared to meet the federal government's new rules citing lack of staff
On Monday, the Biden administration has finalized new nursing home staffing rules, requiring thousands of facilities to hire more nurses and aides. These rules was prompted by the disproportionate deaths
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Another Pittsburgh care facility sued for employing nurse accused of killing patients with insulinAnother Pittsburgh care facility sued for employing nurse accused of killing patients with insulin
Sunnyview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Butler, PA, another Pittsburgh-area care home where a nurse accused of killing patients with insulin was employed, is facing a wrongful death lawsuit. Filed
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NHS trust Pro-Palestine nurses accused of mistreating Jewish boyNHS trust Pro-Palestine nurses accused of mistreating Jewish boy
Pro Palestine nurses wearing pro-Palestine badges at NHS trust in Manchester, England, were accused of mistreating a Jewish child. The allegation claims that a Jewish boy was ordered by the
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Long Island nurse seen slamming newborn in NICU may see charges droppedLong Island nurse seen slamming newborn in NICU may see charges dropped
The criminal case against a 29-year-old Long Island nurse, who was accused of slamming a newborn baby boy face down into a bassinet in an intensive care unit, has been
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Lack of Vitamin D may not be associated with lower back painLack of Vitamin D may not be associated with lower back pain
Vitamin D deficiency is a significant public health problem worldwide due to its crucial role in musculoskeletal health, muscle function, and bone strength. Studies have shown that more than 90%
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RN Workforce Goes Up After Steep Pandemic DropRN Workforce Goes Up After Steep Pandemic Drop
The registered nurse (RN) workforce, which experienced a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, has rebounded strongly in 2022 and 2023 according to a retrospective cohort analysis of employment trends. The
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Ancient genomes unravel the origins of multiple sclerosis risk in EuropeAncient genomes unravel the origins of multiple sclerosis risk in Europe
In a recent publication in the journal Nature, scientists explored the factors influencing the varying prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) across different geographical regions. The study delved into the role
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