The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, more easily remembered as “HIPAA”, was created in 1996 to protect patients from the unauthorized sharing of their private health information. HIPAA prevents confidential health information from being …
Wound care is a big topic in healthcare, especially when it comes to assessing and treating chronic wounds and pressure injuries which can be present across a diverse range of health conditions. Becoming a wound …
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A career that is focused on service to others also unfortunately sometimes comes with feelings of stress and frustration. Over the last couple of years, it seems like work-related stress has reached a whole new …
Content Warning: Suicide // This article discusses suicide, a topic that may be upsetting or disturbing for some readers. Readers are encouraged to take the necessary steps for their emotional safety. Please seek professional help …
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The Georgia Board of Nursing requires all registered nurses and licensed practical nurses to renew their nursing license every two years. Like many other states across the country, renewing your Georgia nursing license requires proof …
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While the greatest concentration of tickborne disease is in the Northeast, if you live just about anywhere in the United States, you have likely come across someone in your life that has been affected by …
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If you work in healthcare you are likely aware of the inherent occupational challenges and stressors associated with providing care to patients. Multiple studies have identified anxiety and depression as long-standing self-reported conditions experienced by …
With so many moving parts inside the American healthcare system, what constitutes a medical error can take many forms. Medication errors are a subset of medical errors and are specific to the prescription, administration, and …
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created by Congress through the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 for the purpose of ensuring safe working conditions. Safe working conditions are supported through mandatory …
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Today’s workforce obtains advanced degrees or certifications to grow professionally and satisfy job requirements. Depending on the state and industry you’re in, everyone from teachers to nurses to body artists are often required to complete …
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