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The Impact of COVID-19 on IV Therapy The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on IV therapy, resulting in increased demand and a greater need for skilled IV nurses. Increased Demand: The virus has led to a surge in patients requiring IV therapy for various reasons. This includes patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 symptoms requiring IV fluids, medications, and nutritional support. Additionally, individuals experiencing long-term effects or complications from the virus may need ongoing IV treatments. Greater Need for IV Nurses: The increased demand for IV therapy has significantly strained the healthcare system, leading to a greater need for skilled IV nurses. Hospitals and clinics are actively seeking certified IV nurses to administer treatments and manage patient care. Higher Salaries: With the high demand for their expertise, certified IV nurses can now command higher salaries. Healthcare facilities are willing to offer competitive compensation packages to attract and retain qualified IV nurses. Emphasis on Infection Control: COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of infection control in healthcare settings. IV nurses are now crucial in maintaining stringent infection prevention protocols during IV therapy administration to protect patients and healthcare workers. In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on IV therapy. While it has created challenges, it has also opened new opportunities for IV nurses and highlighted their critical role in patient care. The demand for skilled IV nurses is likely to remain high as the world continues to grapple with the pandemic and its long-term consequences. Looking to advance your nursing career and meet the growing demand for IV therapy specialists? Explore our IV Certification Program today and open doors to new opportunities in the healthcare industry. Visit https://ivmastery.com/ to learn more! #COVID19 #IVTherapy #Nursing #Healthcare #Pandemic #Nurses #Telehealth #InfectionControl #IVCertification #CareerAdvancement

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

The Nursing terminology of the week @ Caring Hearts https://lnkd.in/g7cmfPhx is “Policies and Procedures”. Adherence to policies and procedures are crucial for today’s nurse and the integrity of the healthcare system. Patients’ awareness of their illnesses, and regulatory oversight has further compelled nurses’ adherence to policies and procedures. What are policies and procedures?  A policy is a formal statement that outlines an organization’s principles, goals, guidelines and decision making, and actions. It is a framework for ensuring that the organization's operations align with its mission and values. The purpose is to help establish a clear expectation for behavior and performance. Examples are patient confidentiality policies, infection control policies, and staff conduct. The procedure on the other hand is the specific, detailed set of steps on how a particular task or process is carried out ensuring that every employee can achieve the desired outcomes. It is the responsibility and expectations of every nurse to understand and adhere to these policies and procedures to ensure safe patient care and uphold the organization’s integrity. This is particularly important for travel nurses as they work from one organization to another. While nurses thrive every day to uphold these policies and procedures to provide safe care, organizations must periodically review and revise these policies; and update procedures to reflect changes in the evolving landscape of technology, innovations in practice, and regulations. The organizational leaders must ensure that policies and procedures remain relevant and effective. Frontline nurses who constitute about 30%  of most healthcare organizations, and also are the first and last point of contact  when patient visit hospital must be included in the revision and update through participation in Evidence based practice and research. Which policies and procedures in your organization do you think are obsolete/ outdated ? Leave your comment.  https://lnkd.in/gE7C-QCA

"NURSES ARE RUDE!" Well, I thought so too until I started my journey into the profession. The media hasn't been fair on nurses/ the image of nursing either. But are Nurses really rude? Who is a rude Nurse to the average Nigerian health seeker? Let's try to answer. A rude Nurse is: 👉 the Nurse who asks patients' relatives to leave when visiting hours are over. 👉 that Nurse who insists on having only 2 visitors to a patient at a time. 👉 that Nurse who tells the patients' relatives to sit on the chair instead of their patient's bed. 👉 that Nurse who didn't attend to you when you or your sick relative was screaming for help. Let's understand this. In a care setting, the patient is most important. All the health workers are important but the patient is 'IMPORTANTER". The entire team serves the patient. This is especially true for Nurses who are the first to have contact with the patient. If a Nurse tells you to not sit on her patient's bed, it's because she is considering her patient's comfort. A Nurse knows when her patient needs to rest. When a Nurse tells you visiting time is over, please understand her intention. It is for her patient's benefit. Imagine a scenario where all the patients in a ward have more than 3 visitors at a time and they be making noise, disturbing the hospital. Will the Nurse be unfair to send them out? For heaven's sake, it's a hospital NOT a market square. Additionally, people do not understand the concept of infection control. There's something called "Hospital Acquired Infection". When Nurses say do not enter, it's actually for your own good. As for that Nurse who didn't attend to you when you were screaming for help, she could be following a basic principle – TRIAGING. Imagine a Nurse is attending to two patients, patient A and patient B. Patient A has mild fever while patient B has a respiratory problem. Patient A has been screening for the Nurse's attention. An intelligent Nurse would give more priority to patient B because patient B's condition is more severe even though he/she is not screaming for help. In many cases, one Nurse attends to over 50 patients a day. This can be overwhelming. Nurses have emotions. They have weaknesses too. They can get tired. It is not an easy task. Since it's not all Nurses that are rude (obviously you have not had an encounter with all of them), when you want to talk about a sad experience you had with one or a few of them, you say "Nurse XYZ was rude to me" or "Nurse XYZ is a rude Nurse." DO NOT say "All Nurses are rude" or "Nurses are rude" simply because of that one experience. If you still believe otherwise, let's settle in the comment. Nurses, the first impression you give to your client matter. Make a good first impression. _______________________ I am Halimatu Abdullahi and I care about improving health outcomes. Kindly connect with me! #limahcares #nursesWeek #repost2020 📸 Becoming a Registered Public Health Nurse

ASSISTANT NURSING caregiver, CNA, HHA, Overview of Sequence of Steps Involved in an HAI Investigation Typically, the state, territorial, local or tribal public health authority is notified of a potential HAI outbreak by a healthcare provider or facility on the basis of laboratory or other HAIs surveillance data or as a result of recognizing an unusual infection cluster. Health departments might also detect potential outbreaks through surveillance or after being directly contacted by affected patients. The public health department can contact CDC for additional technical assistance. In certain instances, however, the healthcare facility's administrator contacts CDC directly; in that instance, CDC subject matter experts can provide technical advice, but they must coordinate with the state or local public health department before becoming involved in a field investigation. Depending on the scenario, initial steps taken by a public health authority might include the following: Public health department epidemiologists gather information and provide consultation to the healthcare facility reporting the potential outbreak. The public health department official begins an on-site investigation and considers inviting CDC to assist. The public health personnel and healthcare facility staff gather and analyze information through interviews, chart reviews, observations, and environmental sampling to identify a point source or practice that might have caused the outbreak. The public health personnel recommend new or revised measures to stop the outbreak and prevent additional HAIs. Field Investigation

🚨 Common Nursing Mistakes and How to Fix Them 🚨 Even the Best Nurses Make Mistakes – But Growth Comes from Learning! Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, but like any profession, mistakes happen. Some errors are minor, while others can put patient safety at risk. Recognizing these mistakes and learning how to prevent them is what separates a good nurse from a great one! --- ❌ 5 Common Nursing Mistakes & How to Fix Them ✅ 1️⃣ Medication Errors 🔴 The Problem: Misreading prescriptions, incorrect dosages, or giving the wrong medication can lead to serious complications. ✅ The Solution: Always follow the "5 Rights" of medication administration: Right patient Right drug Right dose Right route Right time Double-checking and using barcode scanning systems can significantly reduce errors! --- 2️⃣ Poor Communication with the Healthcare Team 🔴 The Problem: Lack of clear communication between nurses, doctors, and other staff leads to confusion, delays, and even critical mistakes. ✅ The Solution: Use SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for structured handovers. Repeat back important instructions for confirmation. Never hesitate to clarify unclear orders! --- 3️⃣ Ignoring Infection Control Protocols 🔴 The Problem: Rushing through hand hygiene, improper PPE use, or not disinfecting surfaces can spread infections. ✅ The Solution: Follow WHO's 5 Moments of Hand Hygiene. Change gloves between patients. Sanitize your hand before and after touching patient. Sanitize all equipment before and after use. Patient safety starts with infection prevention! --- 4️⃣ Lack of Proper Documentation 🔴 The Problem: Incomplete or inaccurate charting can lead to serious legal and medical consequences. ✅ The Solution: Document everything immediately after care is provided. Be clear, concise, and factual—avoid assumptions or vague language. If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen! --- 5️⃣ Wrong Patient Identification 🔴 The Problem: Mistaking a patient’s identity can result in serious medication errors, incorrect procedures, or misdiagnosis. ✅ The Solution: Always use two patient identifiers (e.g., name & date of birth) before any procedure or medication administration. Confirm identity with wristbands, electronic records, and verbal verification. Educate patients to speak up if they notice an error in their identification. 📢 Let’s Talk! What’s the most common mistake you’ve seen in nursing? How did you or your team fix it? Let’s learn from each other! Share in the comments below! 👇👇 #NursingTips #PatientSafety #NurseLife #HealthcareLeadership #MedicalErrors #NursingEducation #NursesOnDuty #QualityCare #LearnAndGrow #CCADAmbassadors

Nurses have played a pivotal role in special pathogen preparedness, from the 2014 Ebola outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through leadership, innovation, and collaboration, they have driven progress in biocontainment unit (BCU) care and infectious disease response. NETEC and the Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (RESPTCs) rely heavily on nurse leadership for clinical excellence, operational readiness, and research advancements. A new publication in the Health Security journal details the critical role of RESPTC nurse leaders in establishing and building the current state of BCU care and the importance of expanding nurse education, fostering leadership, and creating a robust workforce in order to build a safer, more resilient health care system. "Frontline Leadership: Nurses in Special Pathogens Preparedness and Response" was written by Jade B. Flinn, Christa L. Arguinchona, Angela Vasa, Sharon Vanairsdale Carrasco, Iris Agreiter, Stefan Boxnick, Benjamin Stadtmann, and Patricia Ann Tennill. Published online on September 11, 2024, this article is part of a Special Issue featuring 14 manuscripts and an introduction to the series by NETEC's International Partnerships and Programs Director, Jocelyn Herstein, and global peers. Read the article: https://ow.ly/XAmE50Tnirn #NETEC #NSPS #SpecialPathogens #InfectiousDisease #NursingLeadership #HealthcarePreparedness Johns Hopkins Hospital MedStar Washington Hospital Center Children's National Hospital UNC Health Emory University Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Mass General Hospital NYC HEALTH+HOSPITALS | BELLEVUE UTMB Special Pathogens Excellence in Clinical Treatment, Readiness, & Education (SPECTRE) Corewell Health University of Minnesota Medical Center University of Nebraska Medical Center Nebraska Medicine Denver Health Cedars-Sinai Providence HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response

Scottish Government’s Winter Preparedness Plan Must Address ‘Corridor Care’ The Royal College of Nursing is calling for the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care to directly address the patient safety and dignity concerns associated with corridor care through the Winter Preparedness Plan being presented to Parliament this afternoon (24 September). The call comes as RCN Scotland Director Colin Poolman gives evidence to the Parliament’s health, social care and sport committee on the National Care Service (Scotland) Bill, highlighting that the focus on the National Care Service will do nothing to address the current crisis in capacity or tackle workforce shortages and recruitment and retention challenges within community health and social care services. Throughout the summer Scotland’s acute hospitals have continued to experience overcrowding, with the number of people waiting in excess of four hours in A&E during July at record levels and almost 2,000 people ready to leave hospital but waiting on packages of care and support in the community. Many of NHS Scotland’s health boards have implemented continuous flow models in an attempt to reduce the length of time patients have to wait within emergency departments. RCN Scotland has raised concerns about the risks associated with these models. In particular, the lack of recording and reporting of instances when patients are cared for in inappropriate areas such as corridors and treatment rooms or when additional beds are added to wards without the necessary staffing or equipment to ensure patient safety and dignity. The unacceptable pressures on hospital services are a direct result of the lack of capacity within community health and social care services. The Winter Preparedness Plan 2024-25 must acknowledge and address this. Over the summer, RCN Scotland asked members to share their experiences of care in appropriate places via the Sensemaker tool. Following is a sample of some of the comments made by members. Staff nurse: “Caring for an end of life patient (who subsequently passed away) in a six bedded busy medical ward. We just couldn't facilitate a side room due to infection control issues. Meanwhile management are still calling the ward to try and arrange transfers of additional patients to the ward - seventh patient in six bedded room. No curtains, no oxygen points, no sockets, no space. Two examples of no privacy nor dignity in care.” Senior charge nurse: “Caring for patients in corridors. Assessing people in relatives’ room and makeshift corners with screens in place. Knowing we can’t check patients’ skin or care for continence needs because we don’t have anywhere to do it - the endless daily cycle of this. Our reality every single day - no exception. The indignity and humiliation that our frail elderly population are subjected to every single day. We don’t meet patients’ basic needs.” Ahead of today’s statement, Colin Poolman, Director RCN Scotland said: “Our members have …

🦷 The latest issue of Dental Nursing is out now, offering a insights and updates tailored for dental nurses. This issue covers a range of topics essential to your practice and professional development: 📱 Discover how effective patient communication can be with 'Texting Triumph', a feature in our Dental Nursing Essentials section. 👩⚕️ Explore real-life perspectives in 'A Day in the Life' and gain valuable insights into continuing education and career growth. 🦠 Infection control remains a critical concern; learn about 'Tracking Infectious Touchpoints' to ensure safety in your practice. 🌞 As summer continues, read 'Protecting Summer Smiles' for tips on maintaining oral health during the warmer months. 😌 Creating a calm atmosphere is vital for patient care — our clinical articles discuss strategies for enhancing patient comfort and confidence. This issue is packed with practical advice, professional insights, and the latest research to help you excel in your role. Access it now via #OpenAthens, link in the comments. 👇 #DentalNursing #CPD #MAHealthcare

WHO releases guidelines for catheter-related infections Read more: 👇👇 https://buff.ly/3K1GkIq #healthcare #doctors #medical #health #hospital #doctor #medicine #nurses #nurse #telemedicine #digitalhealth #medicaldevices #staysafe #healthtech #Hospital_Healthcare