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To ensure patient safety, nurses play an essential role in providing direct patient care while ensuring the health of patients. In addition to providing a constant presence at the bedside, nurses are also regularly interacting with physicians, pharmacists, families, and other members of the health care team and they play a huge role in the timely coordination of care and communicating the patient's condition to all members of the team. 

Among the many tasks nurses perform to ensure patient safety, they monitor patients for clinical deterioration, identify errors and near misses, understand care processes and weaknesses in some systems, identify changes in patient condition, and perform countless other tasks.

Nursing staff who are responsible for too many patients are at risk of becoming stressed out and making medical mistakes as a result of being in charge of a hectic patient panel, according to the Committee on Nursing Responsibilities. The Massachusetts Nurses Association commissioned a survey in 2018 that found nearly three-quarters of registered nurses feel their workload is impacted by too many patients being assigned at the same time. 

Caring for a loved one with developmental disabilities can be challenging. It is not only important to take care of their physical well-being, but also to support them emotionally. There are many ways to support patients with developmental disabilities and we will discuss them in this guide to help you learn how to do so. From helping with daily activities to managing medication schedules, we got you covered. We hope that this guide will help make the caregiving process a little bit easier for you!

If you have a loved one who has recently been diagnosed with late-onset multiple sclerosis, you may be feeling overwhelmed and confused. You may not know what to expect or how to best care for your loved one. In this blog post, we will discuss everything you need to know about late-onset multiple sclerosis. We will talk about the symptoms, treatment options, and ways that you can help your loved one manage the disease.

If you're passionate about caring for children, being a pediatric nurse is the perfect career for you! They are responsible for assessing and managing the health of their young patients. To become a pediatric nurse, you must possess certain essential skills. In this blog post, we will discuss five of the most important skills that every pediatric nurse should have!

One in every five hundred people is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), making it a relatively rare disease. However, for those who have a loved one with MS, the experience can be life-altering. MS is a progressive neurological disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and range from mild to severe. If you are caring for an elderly loved one with multiple sclerosis, it is important to understand the challenges that you will face and to develop a care plan that meets their specific needs. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for providing care to an elderly loved one with multiple sclerosis.

Parkinson's Disease is a neurological disorder that affects movement and can cause problems with balance, coordination, and speech. It is most commonly diagnosed in people over 50 but can occur at any age. There is no known cure for Parkinson's Disease, but treatments are available to help manage the symptoms. As a caregiver, it is essential to understand Parkinson's and how to best provide support for your loved one who has been diagnosed. In this blog post, we will discuss the different types of interventions used by caregivers to help patients with Parkinson's Disease live fuller lives.

Hiring an at-home pediatric skilled nurse can be difficult for any parent. Not only is it essential to find someone who is qualified and experienced, but it is also important to find someone who will be a good fit for your family. To help you make the best decision possible, here are three questions that every parent should ask when hiring an at-home pediatric skilled nurse.

Understanding the spectrum of autism can be quite confusing for those that are not familiar with what it is. However, understanding what autism is and what it means to be part of the spectrum, can encourage caregivers and family members to understand what their autistic loved one is experiencing.

For patients, infusion therapy may be a pain since it involves several trips to and from the hospital as well as the costly expense of transportation. In-home infusion therapy has been a game-changer for patients, who previously had to receive this treatment in an expensive hospital setting. Although there are plenty of advantages to having infusion therapy in the hospital or clinic, being in the comfort of your own house is unmatched.

Food plays a major role in our overall health and nutrition. Understanding the link between food and Alzheimer's Disease can be a great tool in senior care. Scientists are just starting to uncover the link between food and Alzheimer's. Many different foods may contribute to this devastating disease, including processed foods, sugary drinks, and unhealthy fats.