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Honey, Sweetie, Dearie: The Perils of Elderspeak

Health Leaders | Nursing

In long-term care, however, families and residents may worry that correcting the way staff members speak could create antagonism. Kathleen Carmody, owner of Senior Matters Home healthcare and Consulting in Columbus, Ohio, cautions her aides to address clients as Mr. or Mrs. or Ms.,

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Elodia Mercier

Minority Nurse

For almost 40 years as the Director of Nursing for Throughput Operations at Montefiore Health System in New York, Elodia Mercier, RNC, MS, has been advancing patient care and creating and defining new roles for fellow nurses and other providers. After consecutive years of consistently meeting high Press Ganey (patient.

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The Importance of Data-Driven Decision-Making in Long-Term Healthcare

Celayix

Additionally, by analyzing data on medication adherence and preventative care, providers can identify areas where patient care can be improved, resulting in better outcomes and increased patient satisfaction. This can help reduce wait times for patients and improve the overall patient experience.