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Diabetes innovations and access to care

American Nurse

Patient-centered, interprofessional care supports self-management. Takeaways: Several innovations—insulin, glucometers, insulin pens—have helped to improve diabetes care and management Many of the current technologies are out of reach for some patients. In 2022, the estimated total cost of diabetes care was $413 billion.

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Community Health Nurses: Advocates for Underserved Populations

Every Nurse

They also offer reproductive health services, promote family planning, and provide support during pregnancy and childbirth. By providing essential healthcare services, community health nurses ensure that underserved populations have access to quality care.

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The Six Domains of Health Care Quality — New Considerations

Relias

Why the Six Domains of Health Care Quality emerged. By focusing on the six domains as an operational framework, healthcare organizations would have a higher probability of both reducing errors and improving the overall quality of health care that they provide. Defining the Six Domains of Health Care Quality.

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Heart failure management: Updated guidelines

American Nurse

Understand your role in patient-centered care. Palliative care The updated guidelines recommend palliative care and management to optimize patient outcomes and end-of-life quality. Nurse-led support for patients with HF who experience depression can improve self-care, which leads to improved clinical outcomes.