A caregiver is simply a person who cares for the health and basic needs of another when they can't do it for themselves. This can be a nurse assistant or simply a loving family member.Nursing assistants look after their patients in basic...
We clean everything we can get our hands on, but we still get sick. While cleaning everything be great for fighting off those nasty bugs that can wreak havoc on your immune system, there really is some truth to the saying, “Too...
Working a 12-hour shift is challenging in any field, and health care workers specifically must deal with physical, emotional and relational stressors that can deplete their energy more than many other workers.A number of factors can also determine how taxing a shift is, including:•...
Being Professional-The Hard FactsWhen we accept a job, anywhere, we are expected to act in a professional manner. In health care it is vital to be a good worker, to respect our resident’s rights and dignity and to respect ourselves. After years...
The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to celebrate. The new year comes with award season, college bowl games and, of course, the Super Bowl. These kind of events always end up being extremely fun times, but if health care professionals...
The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to celebrate. The new year comes with award season, college bowl games and, of course, the Super Bowl. These kind of events always end up being extremely fun times, but if health care professionals...
Pharmacy technicians play a major role in modern pharmacy practice. The pharmacist relies on the technician to provide an extra layer of safety. It is important for technicians to follow system-based processes and inform the pharmacist whenever they have questions, concerns,...
Pharmacy technicians play a major role in modern pharmacy practice. The pharmacist relies on the technician to provide an extra layer of safety. It is important for technicians to follow system-based processes and inform the pharmacist whenever they have questions, concerns,...
Reliable, trustworthy, and skilled caregivers were the most important factor in leading a consumer to be "very satisfied" with his or her long-term care, according to a report prepared for The SCAN Foundation by LifePlans, Inc.The researchers therefore conclude that advanced training for...
It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is as long as your holiday shopping list. In addition to the post-holiday slump, not being able to keep your resolutions by February, March or even late January may increase your...