Thoughts of a crying child or screaming baby come to mind immediately when the word vaccination is mentioned. “This won’t hurt one bit” is the soothing phrase spoken by every doctor right before giving “that” needle. Parents of the past would be surprised to learn about medical advances that have completely eradicated some of the …
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. The goal of this national observance is to raise awareness of the importance of being properly immunized. Vaccinations are important for one simple reason; they prevent the onset and spread of devastating disease. Immunizations are just not for infants they prevent the spread of disease throughout a lifetime. Young …
The alphabet soup of abbreviations in today’s healthcare landscape is confusing. When it comes to LTC verses LTACH, two little letters make such a huge difference. How could two similar acronyms represent two totally different types of health care? It is important to understand the differences between these two levels of care when making healthcare …
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Life changes in an instant sometimes. The carefree existence that was once enjoyed is now a fading memory when you become a caregiver. This change can happen out of necessity or by choice, and demands made on the caregiver may be new and unanticipated. Either way, major lifestyle adjustments inevitably take place for the caregiver. …
Surgery went very well and the patient has finally returned to his room. He is comfortably tucked in bed waiting for dinner while flicking through the television channels looking for the nightly news. Happily resting, looking forward to a fast recovery without any complications, the patient settles in for the night. Suddenly a chorus of …
Preventing the Spread of Infection: When To Avoid Visiting the Hospital Read More »
The phone rang. It was the hospital calling to tell you that your dad was going to be transferred to Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey. So many questions swirled around in your mind as you were holding the phone. By the time you were able to formulate your thoughts into questions the call was over. …
The measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members. This sentiment has been expressed over and over again and in many different ways, but the message is still the same. When people are sick and medically compromised they transform into the weakest members of society. They experience a sense of vulnerability when …
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National Nurses Week is May 6-May 12, 2015, and is a time to celebrate the role that nurses play in delivering the highest quality care to their patients. Each year a theme is chosen to represent the spirit of the nursing profession. This year’s theme is “Ethical Practice. Quality Care.” This year’s theme may seem …
When it comes to your own health or the health of a close family member or loved one, making care choices can seem daunting. There are many treatment options available for patients at various stages of healing; sometimes these choices can be overwhelming. Continue reading for more information on how to make a care choice …
Put yourself in this situation: Feeling a sense of panic set in as you brace for the worst, nervous that the topic of discharge planning will soon need to be addressed, a million thoughts race through your mind. Thoughts such as: “Who will care for my loved one when they are still so critically ill?” …
