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📢 Read the July issue of the British Journal of Community Nursing The latest edition of the British Journal of Community Nursing is now available, providing essential insights and research for community nursing professionals. Subscribers can access the full issue via #OpenAthens. In this issue: 💻 Embracing digital transformation: Discussing the role of digital technology in community care, supported by comprehensive guidelines and tools. 🔄 Integrated care systems in England: This month’s "While’s Words" covers potential improvements through learning and meaningful user engagement. 📚 Research roundup: Synopses of articles related to anxiety, falls prevention, and cognitive functions. 🎓 Preparing healthcare students for palliative care: Insights on the importance of readiness in palliative care. ⚖️ Legal principles of consent and mental capacity: A detailed exploration of these important legal principles. 🧠 Dementia, comorbidity, and multimorbidity: Discussion on managing these complexities. 🏥 Discharging older patients: Research on conflicts in collaborative practices among nurses across sectors. 🚶 Falls prevention in older people: Examination of the critical role of nursing in falls prevention. 💬 Living with incontinence: Sharing experiences with double incontinence. 🚻 Transanal irrigation best practices: Discussing best practices in community settings. 🌬️ Optimising COPD care: Overview on best practices for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease care. Head to MAG Online Library to access the issue. Link in the comments. 👇 #CommunityNursing #Healthcare #NursingResearch #BJCN #ClinicalPractice #MAHealthcare

Just completed the BMJ Learning course "Clinical Pointers: Frailty" This practical module for GPs provides valuable insights into assessing, measuring, and managing frailty in older adults. Learned how to: * Identify and objectively measure frailty * Conduct a mini comprehensive geriatric assessment * Develop personalized care plans * Improve patient outcomes * Implement strategies to prevent and slow frailty progression Highly recommend this course to GPs, GP trainees, practice nurses, and physician associates! #frailty #eldercare #BMJLearning**

Behind the scenes of every appointment or clinic visit is a world of conversation and collaboration intended to support better health outcomes. Dietitians and nurses serve as critical components of many such interdisciplinary teams (IDT). Read our blog to find helpful principles when approaching a potentially difficult conversation, and learn how to find a voice within the IDT. Learn more ---> https://lnkd.in/exa8GyUC #PCA #Monthlyblog #Dietitians

As a follow-up on my last post about the difficulty of getting access to primary care physicians, I note EBRI's recent research that revealed a distinct trend away from PCPs and to NPs (nurse practitioners). This shift hasn't resulted in lower costs. From 2010–2020, the share of health spending in commercial health plans that was put toward primary care rose 30 percent. Understanding why the shift toward nurse practitioners hasn’t resulted in lower costs or improved access to care is an important puzzle to address given the importance of primary care for employers and employees. https://lnkd.in/emsg4cUM

New from APNA: APNA Transitions in Practice. This online certificate program — featuring 15.25 contact hours — delivers the latest evidence-based knowledge and skills essential to providing psychiatric-mental health nursing care. Find out more on how this program will boost your confidence and competence and improve patient care: https://lnkd.in/ejt5GCxF

The U.S. will face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036. Primary care and family medicine are already experiencing the impact of this shortage as fewer physicians are going into primary care. At the same time, the U.S. population is increasing and growing older as people continue to live longer. Between 2013-2019, health care visits delivered by nurse practitioners and physician assistants in a year increased from 14.0% to 25.6%, according to an analysis from Harvard Medical School researchers. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants now account for a quarter of health care visits! And with full practice authority, more Pennsylvania patients would be able to access high-quality NP care. #NursePractitioners #CareForPA #FullPracticeAuthority #HealthcareAccess #PatientCare #AccessToCare #AdvancedPracticeProviders

On February 7th, Missouri concluded public hearings for House Bill 1773, which aims to grant independent practice authority to the state’s APRNs. This bill would allow eligible advanced nurses to practice without the supervision of a physician and grant them the same authority to prescribe medications. Granting APRNs independent practice is said to aid in the growing health disparities in rural communities, where physicians are less common. Advanced nurses are one of the fastest-growing specialties and can bridge this care gap for patients in Missouri and in other parts of the U.S. APRNs must be in good standing with over 2,000 documented hours partnered with a supervising physician to be eligible for independent practice. If passed, this legislation will align Missouri with 11 other states which allow independent practice for APRNs after meeting certain requirements. This article will outline the three changes proposed by HB 1773, the pros and cons of independent practice for APRNs, and an overview of the legislation on independent practice across the United States. https://hubs.la/Q02l9K8D0 #aprns #hb1773 #nursepractitioner #nursingnews #statelegislation

📊 A recent study from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS) highlights a major gap in medical director presence in nursing homes—over a third (36.1%) of U.S. skilled nursing facilities reported no medical director presence in Q1 2023. While there is a wide range of presence and engagement from Medical Directors, it points to a worsening challenge with proactive and engaged physician leadership. At First Docs, we recognize the critical role medical directors play in elevating the quality of post-acute care. With our proactive approach and dedicated internal medicine teams, we help nursing homes not only meet but exceed regulatory standards—ensuring consistent oversight and improved clinical outcomes. It’s not just about meeting the minimums; it’s about driving meaningful change. Stay tuned for more on how we’re addressing this industry-wide issue! #HealthcareLeadership #PostAcuteCare #QualityImprovement #SNF

What will be the cost...??? Nursing, healthcare, and Project 2025. What will patient outcomes reveal...??? #healthcarepractice #healthandwellness #DEI #patientoutcomes #powerinnursing

What will be the cost...??? Nursing, healthcare, and Project 2025. How will the community respond? What will patient outcomes reveal...??? #healthcarepractice #DEI #patientoutcomes #powerinnursing