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"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

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new Nursing Facility Industry Segment-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (Nursing Facility ICPG) for nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities on November 20, 2024. Factors that have motivated the Nursing Facility ICPG include long-standing challenges around staffing, infection control, emergency preparedness, employee background checks, reporting of adverse events experienced by residents, inappropriate use of medications, and other compliance and quality issues. The Nursing Facility ICPG is the first industry-specific guidance published since the 2023 General Compliance Program Guidance (GCPG), which provided more general guidance to the entire health care compliance community. The Nursing Facility ICPG, together with the GCPG, serves as OIG's updated and centralized source of voluntary compliance program guidance for nursing facilities. This is the first update to OIG's nursing facility guidance since 2008. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e3crUx_q

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

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 is a comprehensive evaluation encompassing various aspects of nursing practice, likely focusing on clinical skills, critical thinking, and theoretical knowledge. It likely contributes significantly to the overall assessment of nursing proficiency and competence. https://lnkd.in/dkpqH53D #writing #nursing

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

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

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 …

Navigating the World of Agency Nursing in Aged Care and Acute Care: Key Tips for Success Working as an agency RN in aged care and acute care comes with unique dynamics compared to permanent roles. Here are some tips to help you thrive in these environments: - Understand Facility Expectations Take time to learn each facility's protocols and expectations around patient care, charting, and communication. - Master Time Management Establish a routine that helps you manage high-acuity patients and multiple residents effectively. - Keep Communication Clear and Consistent Strong communication is key to integrating quickly. Keep facility staff updated on any changes in patient conditions or care needs. - Stay Updated with Clinical Skills Aged care and acute care require distinct skills. Stay current with best practices, from infection control to palliative care. - Be Adaptable to Different Workflows Embrace new documentation systems (like EMRs) and care approaches as you move between facilities. - Prepare for Emotional Challenges Supporting older residents and acutely ill patients can be tough—take care of yourself and find ways to unwind after shifts. - Stay Organized with Documentation Familiarize yourself with common documentation systems, and ask about shortcuts that can save you time. - Advocate for Patient-Centered Care Always prioritize the needs of residents and patients, no matter how short your time at the facility. Be proactive in recommending care adjustments. - Embrace the Learning Opportunity Agency nursing offers the chance to broaden your skills across different settings. Use each shift as a chance to grow. Whether you’re in aged care or acute care, these tips can help you provide high-quality care while adapting to new environments.

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