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Our healthcare system is a truly remarkable and inspiring feat of modern medicine, with care being administered to a diverse population on a day-to-day basis. However, with so much unpredictability in the healthcare facility’s environment as of late, it is crucial to remain aware of the dangers that low-quality hospital cleaning introduces.  That said, not every hospital or healthcare facility’s prime focus is to provide their patients with a clean and sterile environment. But little do they know that cleanliness directly affects the healthcare facility’s ability to offer high-quality patient care. On the other hand, healthcare facilities have seen a…

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In order for a medical student to become a fully qualified GP (General Practitioner) in Australia, they can’t just jump straight from med school to becoming a doctor. Once a student has successfully attained a medical degree, the pathway to becoming a GP that can practice anywhere in the country relies on practical on the job training under the supervision of a specialist. Generally, this training takes place within a hospital and operates under the AGPT (Australian General Practice Training) program. To become a fully qualified general practitioner and be able to apply for general practitioner jobs, fledgling doctors have…

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Personal health care insurance is a type of insurance that provides financial support to an insured person if the insured person needs healthcare help. Whereas, a family floater health insurance is extended to the dependents.  Let’s understand in detail how both the plans work! How Does Individual health plan work? An individual health care insurance plan covers an insured person’s medical expenses. It offers medical benefits such as cashless hospitalization, more accessible medication, and immediate medical services, among many other things. Unlike group health plans, individual health care insurance has no restrictions or age limits. In short, individual health care…

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In Latin, ad hoc means “for this.” As the Merriam-Webster dictionary points out, the English usage has essentially evolved to mean “for this specific purpose.” In the context of data analytics and business intelligence refer to insights produced to meet users’ specific needs rather than produced in a generalized or scheduled manner. Think of it as the difference between being able to ask a role-specific question on the fly and receive a relevant answer vs. having to comb through a canned, monthly report in an attempt to find potentially useful information. At the end of the day, ad hoc analysis…

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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put the healthcare sector under tremendous pressure. The rising infections and deaths from the deadly virus are causing disturbance across the sector. Meanwhile, the sector is contributing to the effort to reduce the impact of the pandemic. Today, everyone in this sector plays some role in the healthcare organization to deal with the pandemic and offer treatment to the patients. However, the top nurse leaders took a prominent role in tackling the situation effectively by supporting the frontline nurses and meeting their on-site needs. They are leading the team of nurses and utilizing the data…

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If you’re a healthcare professional, you probably know the benefits and importance of exercise. And you also know that it’s something you should do regularly. However, due to some reasons, many people fail to maintain a regular fitness routine. Nurses, In particular, find it even more challenging to squeeze in some exercise amid hectic shifts, long working hours, achieving professional goals, and other personal commitments. However, regular exercise helps to cope with work-related burnout and stress in a healthcare profession. So if you’re a nurse, you probably need to fit some in your routine more than others. Luckily, you don’t…

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Healthcare is all about taking care of patients while making sure their lifestyle is in order. However, while the sector dedicates itself to caring for patients, the healthcare workers often neglect their own well-being. Although it is valid for almost all sectors, when employees work and dedicate themselves to their jobs, they overlook the importance of their health. However, it is not entirely their fault, as most sectors, including the healthcare sector, are not proactive regarding employee’s health and well-being, but this needs to change.  If employees choose to continue neglecting their health, they may catch diseases such as diabetes…

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Hospitals across the nation have been updating the way they run business thanks to advances in technology. These advances benefit both the hospitals and the patients they treat. The biggest advancement to watch for is the use of telemedicine. In this article, Julian Narchet, mass communication guru, shares five emerging telemedicine trends to observe.   Since the beginning of the 21st century, hospitals and doctors have been trying to sort out ways to provide their patients with better access to treatment, their payment options, and health records. Thus, this brought about telemedicine, an electronic route of communication, that connects patients with…

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The pandemic affected just about everyone in our society in one way or another. Some people saw a change in their routines, while others lost their jobs and loved ones. However, when we talk about professions, there is no profession that has been affected more than health workers, nurses especially.  As the pandemic hit, we fell back on the healthcare system and the dedicated men and women who made it possible. These men and women had to work around the clock to ensure that every Covid-19 patient received the best care possible. This became a challenge because they still had…

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As we have struggled to navigate the realities of a global pandemic, it has become increasingly important to define our individual vision for health and vitality. Nutrition and movement are part of the equation, but there is more to consider. Joey Klein, Founder and CEO of Inner Matrix Systems, offers six pillars to creating a vision of health and vitality in your life. Pillar 1: Rest We often don’t get enough good-quality rest in our current landscape of Netflix marathons and unending Instagram scrolls. Regardless of your level of activity, your body needs plenty of good quality sleep each night.…

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