Approximately, 4.5%-11.5% of home health patients had at least one episode of infection while receiving home health care services. In, 2002 a landmark article estimated that 1.2 million infections occur in home health care annually. Home health associated infections (HAIs) are infections that were neither present nor incubating when admitted to home care. Infections appearing […]
Port Maintenance
Learn about the common types of ports, along with their benefits.
How to Cope With Loss as a Nurse
Learn different ways to cope with loss of patients as a nurse or medical professional. We take a close look at 7 different coping mechanisms.
Two Guides that Could Change Nursing Education
The nursing profession can be elevated by higher degrees of education. Find out why these higher levels may be necessary for patient care.
What is PANDAS Disorder
Check out this article to learn more about PANDAS. The article takes a close look at symptoms, treatment, risk factors, and interesting facts.
Job Options For Registered Nurses
It used to be that becoming a registered nurse (RN) meant working in a hospital, doctor’s office or perhaps a nursing home or rehabilitation center. Now, as the medical world expands to meet the public’s needs – and as the demand for in-home care services escalate – registered nurses have a wide range of career […]
