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Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Health Leaders | Nursing

"It's communication to older adults that sounds like baby talk," said Clarissa Shaw, a dementia care researcher at the University of Iowa College of Nursing and a co-author of a recent article that helps researchers document its use. "It They are examining its effects in about 200 nursing homes nationwide.

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Handling Patient Complaints in Home Healthcare

Celayix

Patient complaints are a common issue in the home healthcare industry. As healthcare providers, it’s important to take these complaints seriously and handle them effectively to maintain a positive relationship with patients and their families. One of the most common issues is late or missed home visits.

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How Transformational Leadership Improves Patient Safety

Relias

Rarely does a single provider or clinician handle every aspect of a patient’s care. Better patient outcomes : The USF study attributed decreased patient length of stay to several transformational leadership behaviors that led to better staff engagement and higher adherence to safe practices.