Addressing Senior Loneliness and Isolation
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Addressing Senior Loneliness and Isolation
Published January 20, 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutesSocial isolation and loneliness are common problems among older adults and are linked to several health conditions, such as depression and heart disease. According to the CDC, social isolation is a lack of social connection, while loneliness is the feeling of being alone, regardless of the amount of social contact. Healthcare professionals can take steps[…]
Help Frontline Healthcare Workers Manage their Mental Well-Being During a Pandemic
Published June 5, 2020
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe COVID-19 pandemic is an unsettling and anxiety-inducing time for everyone. Frontline healthcare workers are especially vulnerable to negative mental health effects as they continue to care for sick patients while dealing with worries about contracting the virus themselves and bringing it home to their families. Many are struggling with fears related to a lack[…]
A Planning Checklist: Do Your Homework Before Implementation
Published April 22, 2020
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuality improvement (QI) initiatives are key to improving clinical outcomes, enhancing patient experience and reducing costs within healthcare organizations. However, an estimated 70% of large-scale change programs fail. Unfortunately, performance improvement efforts that are poorly executed result in very little – if any – sustainable change, while using up time, money and resources. There is[…]