Nursing

patient handling

The Dangers of Poor Patient Handling Techniques

When studies show that a person can put about 1,000lb of pressure on their back just by turning a 100lb person on their side, it’s not surprising to discover that in 2011, patient-handling injuries accounted for one in four healthcare-related worker’s comp claims. Patient-handling worker’s comp claims cost on average $15,600—and that’s not even taking …

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glove color psychology

What Glove Colors Could Mean to Your Patients

Before you don those purple gloves, you might want to consider how that glove color could make your patients feel. Color psychology suggests that purple signifies authority, sophistication, and power (think kingly robes and clerical vestments). While that color could be ideal for a surgeon demonstrating a difficult procedure to a group of students, perhaps …

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9 Reasons Nurses Are Magnificent

However much praise a nurse receives on any given day probably isn’t enough. There are about 3.4 million people throughout the U.S. that have the knowledge, ability, and heart to accept this difficult, rewarding healthcare role. Every single one of them deserves our deepest thanks. Here are nine reasons nurses are magnificent. They are compassionate: …

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