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NURS FPX 6212 Assessment 1: Explore healthcare policies and advocate for ethical practices to influence positive changes in nursing and patient care. Click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gpqQWbCB #CapellaStudents #CapellaUniversity #NursingPrograms #Nursing #NursingAssignments #NursingAssessments #FlexPathAssessments #FlexPathAssignment

NURS FPX 4030 Assessment 2: Enhance patient safety by evaluating protocols, identifying risks, and implementing evidence-based improvement plans. Click the link below:- https://lnkd.in/gyzEVwYK #Capellastudents #Nursing #Capellastudents #nursingstudents

🧼👶 Innovative Approaches to Hand Hygiene in Pediatric Care: A Shield Against Infections 🧼👶 👶 In pediatric care, the fight against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) is crucial. Children’s immune systems are still developing, making them particularly vulnerable to infections like respiratory illnesses, bloodstream infections, and gastrointestinal diseases. Effective hand hygiene is one of the most powerful tools to prevent these infections. 🌟 Recent advancements are transforming how we approach infection prevention in pediatric settings: 🔗 Real-Time Monitoring Systems: Sensor-based technologies now allow for real-time tracking of hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers, ensuring they comply with hygiene protocols more consistently. 🔗 Touchless Dispensers: Modern touchless hand sanitizer dispensers minimize contact and reduce the risk of surface contamination, making hand hygiene more accessible and effective. 🔗 Enhanced Sanitizers: New formulations of alcohol-based hand sanitizers are designed to be both highly effective against a broader range of pathogens and gentle on children’s sensitive skin. 🔗 Interactive Training Programs: Innovative training programs use simulations and interactive tools to educate healthcare professionals, parents, and visitors on the importance and technique of proper hand hygiene. These advancements collectively help to reduce the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses, leading to a safer environment for young patients. By staying informed about these innovations, healthcare providers can better protect their pediatric patients from infections. To delve deeper into these trends and discover how they’re reshaping pediatric care, join us at the Nursing Care Conference. Learn from experts, network with peers, and stay at the forefront of infection prevention strategies. 🌟 . . #nursingcare #PediatricCare #handhygiene #infectionprevention #HealthcareAdvancement #patientsafety #NursingTrends #nursing #uk #usa #clinicare #conference #nursingresearch #laboratories

Scott Lorin, MD, discusses his research regarding the utility of expanding a C. auris admission screening protocol at an acute care hospital in order to screen all patients presenting from any skilled nursing facility. https://lnkd.in/eC_43c8m

Understanding Tuberculosis (TB): A Crucial Topic for Nurses Preparing for Prometric Exams Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly infectious disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body, such as the spine, brain, or kidneys. TB is a significant global health concern, and understanding it is essential for nurses, especially those preparing for Prometric nursing exams like DHA, MOH, DOH, OMSB, QCHP, and NHRA. 👉Why Nurses Need to Know This: For Prometric nursing exams, TB is often tested under infectious diseases, respiratory system topics, and patient care. Nurses must understand TB's clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, and infection control protocols to excel in their exams and clinical practice. Nursing exam questions often cover TB's pathophysiology, symptoms, nursing interventions, and diagnostic tests. Make TB a priority while preparing for your exams to ensure a comprehensive understanding. ✅Visit https://lnkd.in/dWVyJMJZ for exam preparation . . . . #dubai #sharjah #abudhabi #DHA #DOH #SNLE #nurses #nursing #nursingjob #dohnurses #dhanurses #uaenurses #nurse

A pledge to prevent hospital-acquired infections is a commitment made by healthcare professionals, staff, and patients to uphold rigorous hygiene practices and infection control measures. It involves continuous education, adherence to protocols for hand hygiene, proper use of personal protective equipment, thorough cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, and promoting a culture of transparency and accountability in reporting and addressing any lapses or outbreaks. This pledge aims to create a safer environment for patients, reduce the risk of infections spreading within healthcare facilities, and ultimately improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. #hospital #doctor #medical #covid #medicine #nurse #health #healthcare #doctors #surgery #medicina #coronavirus #medico #surgeon #nursing #nurselife #clinica #salud #o #medstudent #medicalstudent #nurses #a #love #medschool #bhfyp #saude #enfermagem #medicos #medlife

Do you know the difference between Enhanced Barrier Precautions and Standard or Contact Precautions in nursing homes? The CDC offers this helpful FAQ for you to keep you informed and compliant to help prevent the spread of MDROs. https://loom.ly/Qx7fulU

🔍 New OIG Audit Highlights Critical Gaps in Infection Prevention at For-Profit Nursing Homes With over 1.3M Americans residing in nursing homes, safeguarding their health is more crucial than ever. Recent audits by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) reveal significant compliance issues among for-profit nursing homes regarding infection prevention. What Was Found: Out of a sample of 100 for-profit nursing homes, 76 met Federal requirements for Infection Preventionists (IPs). However, 17 of these facilities may not have ensured their IPs received the necessary specialized training before assuming their roles. Additionally, 7 facilities potentially failed to designate an IP altogether. Extrapolating from the sample, it's estimated that approximately roughly1 in 4 may not have fully complied with Federal IP requirements. This raises serious concerns about the increased health and safety risks for residents and staff. Recommendations: For CMS: Instruct State survey agencies to follow up with the 24 nursing homes potentially out of compliance and confirm corrective actions. Enhance Oversight: Share audit results with State survey agencies and emphasize the importance of verifying IP designation and training. CMS has agreed with these recommendations and plans to implement them. 🔗 Read more about how the OIG is working to ensure better compliance and safer environments in nursing homes. https://lnkd.in/ecRnRM79 #Healthcare #InfectionPrevention #NursingHomes #Compliance #OIGAudit #HealthAndSafety #CMS #Regulations

While our medical team is presenting the results at #SHEA2024, the findings of ActivePure's latest #HealthcareStudy are so exciting we had to share with our global audience. Learn how ActivePure delivered a 94% reduction in #COVID19 cases in a skilled nursing facility. #InfectionPrevention #RiskManagement https://ow.ly/EZtN50RisJ7

Assessment of knowledge, Attitudes and Practices regarding Hepatitis B virus among Nurses in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study