Flu Shot Effectiveness – 5 Things Patients Need to Know
How prepared are you to answer your patients’ questions about flu shot effectiveness? Some of your patients may think the flu shot causes the flu. Others may believe it’s unnecessary. If they develop flu symptoms, help persuade them otherwise. After all, your job is to keep them as healthy and safe as possible! Who Should Get a Flu Shot Flu symptoms are common among people of all ages. Symptoms include sneezing, sniffling,...
Five Medication Safety Tips for Nurses
It is essential for nurses working in direct care settings to follow medication safety tips, guidelines, and procedures. Medication mix-ups can happen but oftentimes have disastrous results. There are many dangers and hazards associated with errors, which can impact the life and wellness of the patients. A patient may face an extended hospital stay, further implications, or unwanted side effects. It is a nurse’s job to lessen...
A Breakdown of HIPAA Guidelines for Nurses Who Travel
You just finished with your patient and are back at the nurse’s station. You are chatting to a coworker about the unique symptoms your patient has. You’re animated as the two of you chat about the possibilities of what it could be. Plus, you’re essentially testing each other’s working knowledge of medicine. It doesn’t even cross your mind that maybe someone is overhearing this conversation who shouldn’t. This simple and all too common...
Nursing Handoff: Ensuring Easy Transitions for Patients
In the healthcare industry, it is not uncommon for different healthcare professionals to treat a patient. This can happen because of shift changes or other circumstances. This switch is known as a “handoff” and it is actually very common. During this transition, it is important that not only the patients but also the staff feel at ease. So, in this blog, we will go into more detail about what a nursing handoff is...