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Recent reports of nursing homes operating under horrifying conditions in Michigan raise a critical question — Are we overlooking the relevance of quality physical therapy in these cases? Patient abuse and neglect are disturbing by themselves, but it's equally problematic when we don't ensure they receive proper Physical Therapy. Here is where we, as PT professionals, can make a significant difference. Asking ourselves, do we provide enough training for our PT staff? Are the penalties for violations robust? Could better monitoring enhance our service quality? If these questions resonate with you, it's high time to reexamine your Physical Therapy stance and consider professional help. I, Jim Tomasin, with experience in the PT industry, am here to guide and provide tailored solutions to your PT-related issues. Let's elevate patient care together. #PhysicalTherapy #PatientCare #QualityService #PT #HealthcareReform

I appreciate this question. As an ICU nurse I can say that often times a cardiac arrest and resuscitation effort still ends in patient death. This despite our best efforts, adherence to ACLS protocols, access to advanced intervention on site, and a multidisciplinary team. If the outcome is death, it doesn’t necessarily mean the team failed but if we don’t teach this to new practitioners, we could set them up for discouragement. I think post-code debriefing is essential for all members of the team with a particular review of the H’s and T’s…. Did we cover all of our bases? What do we think caused this arrest and did we implement the appropriate interventions? Professional medics, nurses, and providers can use cases that end in death as an opportunity to reflect, learn, and grow rather than associate the effort with a “failure.”

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TWO ORGNAISATIONS ON UNITED MISSION : HEALING HEARTS ?? I have been been reading about Medical Clowning ?? from a while and luckily I got opportunity to meet Team Clownselors Foundation at HOV FEST who are spreading smiles through Medical Clowning . Medical clowning, also known as therapeutic clowning, is a specialized field where trained clowns work in healthcare settings to provide emotional support, laughter, and relief to patients, families, and staff. Certainly, here are the key points about medical clowning and its benefits: 1. Emotional Support : Medical clowns provide emotional support to patients, families, and healthcare staff through humor and companionship. 2. Stress and Anxiety Reduction : Their presence and playful interactions help reduce stress and anxiety levels among patients undergoing medical treatment. 3. Improved Mood: Medical clowning promotes a positive mood and uplifts spirits, contributing to a more pleasant healthcare experience. 4. Enhanced Communication : Clowns use creative communication techniques to connect with patients, improving patient-staff interactions and fostering a sense of community. 5. Distraction from Pain and Discomfort : Through entertainment and laughter, medical clowns help distract patients from pain and discomfort during medical procedures. [ZINDAGIWARRIORS, THERAPY , COUNSELING, PSYCHOLOGIST , HEALING ] #zindagiwarriors #medicalclowning #healingtrauma #counselor #therapyworks #theraputic #therapysession #therapyiscool #mentalhealthmatters #Kurukshetra #delhiuniversity #chandigarh??

When I was a kid, my mom always said my favorite word was "why?" "Why can’t I play with my dolls in the fireplace?” "Because the fireplace isn’t a playground." "Well why can’t it be one?" Sound familiar? I'm sure many of you can relate (to the 'why' part, unless you also enjoyed playing in fireplaces…??). As kids, we were all little detectives, trying to make sense of the world around us. As an ICU nurse, I learned that asking "why" could literally be the difference between life and death. Literally. Why is my patient's blood pressure crashing? Why are they suddenly confused? Why is their monitor showing runs of v-tach? And sure, I've probably annoyed my coworkers with all of my questions (I have) just like my poor mom, but "why" helped me think critically and advocate for my patients when they needed it most. It made me a better nurse, and now I use my "why" skills in a different way. Why wasn't chest pain protocol followed? Why are there discrepancies between nursing and physician notes? Why wasn't the patient's condition escalated to a higher level of care? Asking "why" helps me piece together the often chaotic puzzle of a medical case and figure out what really happened. But you don't have to be a nurse (or a kid) to benefit from asking "why." It's a skill that comes in handy in all areas of life. Why haven't I pursued that hobby I've always been interested in? Why do I keep saying yes to things I don't have time for? Why haven't I reached out to that friend I've been thinking about? When we ask ourselves "why," we can get to the root of our problems and find real solutions. So, here's to all the curious kids out there who never stop asking “why?” ??

This is an important consideration for all stages of paramedic training. Many of our patients will not survive. A majority of OHCA patients included. Many will not achieve ROSC at all. High fidelity simulation requires that we also include both possible outcomes. I would be interested to see if this shifts the mentality of patient death = failure in these situations... where often death is the more likely outcome, regardless of what we do.

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It's the catch-all. It's the safety net. For some it's a last resort. For others it's the only option. It's the place where maybe no one has ever heard of a physical therapist. When you walk into a room in as an #EDPT you know your patient is likely in a high-stress, highly vulnerable position. Often the PT is the right provider at the right time. PTs in the ED can assist with differential diagnosis, intervention, plan of care, and patient education for so many conditions. The result is a significant increase in patient satisfaction, outcomes, and operations. To learn more about starting a practice in the ED, our book Top of Scope - The Emergency Department Physical Therapist Handbook is available on Amazon. https://lnkd.in/gkbnDA3X My goal is that every ED and Urgent Care at least have access to a PT. In order to serve our patients, we need to be where they are when they need us. #PTintheED #EDPT #Physicaltherapy #TopofScope #rightprovider #righttime #partoftheteam

Seeing the life through the eyes of my mother in a Cardiac Care Unit bed - Hearing voices around you but cant comprehend - Seeing people moving around but no clue why and who - Doing things on your body while you feel the pain of pricks and wonder whats going on - People deciding about you what to eat, when to eat, when to fast while you just follow the command - You being moved to a diagnostic area by others while you just experience it - Your expressions being observed, your words being heard however unclear those may be, to make out your pain status None of these looked to be a pain point or botheration as the doctors were explaining and listening and communicating everything in so much detail. And I could feel the sense of satisfaction on my mother’s expressions, amidst all of this, because of the way the doctors were being sensible, compassionate, communicative, empathetic - it was an experience in itself as an attendant. This is just a small list of experiences a patient goes through in a hospital. And this is how a doctor goes all out to make a patient comfortable and be at ease, much beyond just the medical or surgical treatment being given to the patient. And while doing this, a doctor never lets his or her own challenges of life, be it like emotional state, hunger state or hypoglycaemic state, relationships challenges, family challenges, professional challenges, or any other personal challenges etc, let impact or effect the dealing with the patients as he or she knows, the challenges being faced by the patient in front are much bigger, the trust owed to you is much bigger than any of these challenges. It’s not a joke. But the doctors do it. They do it day in, day out. They do it constantly, continuously. And they do it with an elan! Hats off! HAPPY DOCTORS DAY to my all the colleagues for doing all that you do! Feel fortunate to be a part of you! #healthcare #management #innovation #personaldevelopment #inspiration #leadership

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