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READ IT: The second spotlight in a new series from UHF looks at how nursing care contributes to health equity in NYC Health + Hospitals' innovative care model. The spotlight series, the result of a 2022 UHF task force, chronicles how New York health care organizations connect quality and equity in their systems. A full report on the task force’s findings will be released soon. We hope these examples can offer other health care providers ideas for how to better bridge quality improvement and equity efforts. Read the spotlight below: https://lnkd.in/eHYnufNV

🏥 When patients consistently see the same healthcare providers, it fosters stronger relationships, enhances communication, and leads to more personalized and effective treatment plans. This seamless care journey results in better health management, reduced hospital admissions, and overall improved well-being. Benefits of continuity of care include: ⏺️ Building trust between patients and providers ⏺️ More accurate and comprehensive patient history ⏺️ Timely and consistent follow-ups ⏺️ Improved management of chronic conditions By prioritizing continuity of care, healthcare providers can significantly enhance the quality of life for their patients, ensuring they receive the consistent, personalized attention they deserve. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/g78iCypg ✉️ [email protected] 📞 (289) 296-4148 #ontariohealth #nursefact #continuityofcare #nursingcare #ontario #paradigmhealthcareservices #caregiversintoronto

Strategic investment in nursing empowers professionals to address disparities, enhance access to quality care, and promote health equity. This investment fosters a skilled workforce, improves patient outcomes, enhances healthcare efficiency, and drives innovation in care practices. Bonventura Mtega BScN, RN #IND2024 #OurNursesOurFuture #InternationalNursesDay

🏥 When patients consistently see the same healthcare providers, it fosters stronger relationships, enhances communication, and leads to more personalized and effective treatment plans. This seamless care journey results in better health management, reduced hospital admissions, and overall improved well-being. Benefits of continuity of care include: ⏺️ Building trust between patients and providers ⏺️ More accurate and comprehensive patient history ⏺️ Timely and consistent follow-ups ⏺️ Improved management of chronic conditions By prioritizing continuity of care, healthcare providers can significantly enhance the quality of life for their patients, ensuring they receive the consistent, personalized attention they deserve. 🌐 https://lnkd.in/g7VV5hsg ✉️ [email protected] 📞 (289) 296-4148 #ontariohealth #nursefact #continuityofcare #nursingcare #ontario #paradigmhealthcareservices #caregiversintoronto

ᴴᵃᵛᵉ ʸᵒᵘ ᴱᵛᵉʳ ᶜᵒⁿˢⁱᵈᵉʳᵉᵈ ᵗʰᵉ ᶜʳᵘᶜⁱᵃˡ ᴿᵒˡᵉ ᵒᶠ ᴴᵉᵃˡᵗʰᶜᵃʳᵉ ᴾʳᵒᶠᵉˢˢⁱᵒⁿᵃˡˢ ? Healthcare professionals form the backbone of our global health system. Their expertise, dedication, and compassion are essential to ensuring that every patient receives high-quality care. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that there is a global shortage of about 18 million healthcare workers, highlighting their critical role. In 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers were on the front lines, demonstrating their bravery and competence in the face of unprecedented challenges. Their commitment was vital to managing the health crisis. Healthcare professionals do more than treat illnesses; they are involved in prevention, education, and research. For instance, a study published in (The Lancet) found that effective nursing interventions can reduce hospital readmission rates by 25%. They work tirelessly to ensure patient safety and well-being. In often stressful and demanding environments, their ability to provide exceptional care is invaluable. Each year, millions of lives are saved thanks to their dedication. For example, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) administered by trained professionals can triple survival rates after cardiac arrest. Thank you to all healthcare professionals for your hard work and dedication. You are the pillars of our healthcare system and everyday heroes. #Healthcare #HealthcareProfessionals #Nursing #Medicine #Commitment #paramedics #EverydayHeroes #WHO #TheLancet

At a time when healthcare systems and their staffs were overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke HomeCare & Hospice (DHCH) was able to improve the care that it provides its patients and the work, satisfaction, and retention of its staff. The Duke Health agency reduced nurse turnover by 50 percent, decreased billing delays by more than two-thirds, and improved the reporting and capture of data for in-home patient safety. Download the white paper:https://hubs.li/Q02xyWqg0

📱 How can an easy text message provide nurses with simple, constant, and effective support during busy shifts? 🏥 This new article outlines the benefits and practical strategies to incorporate text messaging support into your team. Read it here: https://ow.ly/pcZ950RsQPh 📝 #NursingSupport #TextMessagingBenefits 🚑 CHRISTIANACARE HEALTH SYSTEMS

As part of the NHS Long Term Plan, there is now a growing push towards supported self-care. Self-care is when a patient takes a more active role in preserving and improving their health. Self-care moves away from a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to lower limb care and encourages patients to play a role in decision making and long-term treatment. Self-care is associated with better planned and coordinated care, reduced costs, less strain on nursing time, improved patient motivation and wellbeing, patient empowerment and even better patient outcomes. To learn more about the benefits of self-care, please visit our Lower Limb Education Hub: https://lnkd.in/e9U3QGmU #legsmatter #nhslongtermplan #legulcermanagement #medicalselfcare #lowerlimbconditions #lymphoedema #lymphoedemaawareness #footulcer

Health care is falling through the cracks this election year I am writing this, first, because this problem is life-threatening and urgent, and second, because this gives me the opportunity to promote again the real (committed and inspired) healthcare leaders who have achieved profound results in saving lives and millions of dollars at their institutions, while improving access to care, alleviating ED overcrowding, nurse overload and healthcare inequity: https://lnkd.in/ekBp5vX6. They are doing this today in the current, less than ideal, reimbursement setting, without first requiring as a prerequisite any additional legislation and with no incentive besides their strong commitment to patient-centeredness. Their commitment to patient safety and quality of care resulted in the “side effect” of their efforts – each of them saved millions at their organization. #hhs #cms #nhs #ministryofhealth #healthcarecost #qualityofcare #emergencyovercrowding #nurseshortage #nurseburnout #healthcaremanagement #healthcareinequity #accesstocare

At a time when healthcare systems and their staffs were overwhelmed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Duke HomeCare & Hospice (DHCH) was able to improve the care that it provides its patients and the work, satisfaction, and retention of its staff. The Duke Health agency reduced nurse turnover by 50 percent, decreased billing delays by more than two-thirds, and improved the reporting and capture of data for in-home patient safety. Read about it in this free whitepaper: https://hubs.li/Q02nL-BG0