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Virtual Nurse Jobs and Telehealth: Help More People in More Places

Relias

Telehealth is a broader term that encompasses the use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely. Telehealth includes telemedicine, which is the diagnosis and treatment of patients via video or phone, as well as other services, such as remote patient monitoring, health education, and data sharing.

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Build Safety Culture During Patient Safety Awareness Week

Relias

Patient Safety Awareness Week , sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, happens every March and serves as a time to encourage both the public and healthcare professionals to learn more about healthcare safety and to inspire system changes to improve patient safety. What is Patient Safety Awareness Week?

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What Care Coordination Is and How To Implement It

Relias

Clients often receive treatment for physical health conditions separately from mental illness and substance use. But in reality, they all impact the success or failure of any single treatment plan. Members assigned to this high-risk category are assigned a care coordinator, which is often paid for by the payer/health plan.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system.

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Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue

Relias

Many factors contribute to this neglect, such as stigma, lack of awareness, lack of resources, lack of training, and lack of coordination among healthcare providers. Healthcare professionals play a key role in screening, referring, treating, and following up with mothers who are struggling with their mental health.

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2023 Annual Report

Center for Child Protection

While Olivia was sharing her story, the family advocate sat in a nearby room with her mother, explaining what support their family would receive from law enforcement, child protective services, healthcare, and the legal sector. The attention provided by staff was excellent.

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How to Talk With Patients About Substance Use Disorder

Gateway Foundation

Remaining sensitive and nonjudgemental while encouraging open communication with your patients can trickle down into mainstream media and popular culture — influencing how society views those with addiction and leading to better treatment outcomes. Let your patients choose how they are described.