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According to a joint 2015 report conducted by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, about 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older. With a growing aging population and advances in healthcare that extend life expectancy, estimates provided by Opinion Research Corporation suggest that the number of caregivers…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control describes diabetes as a major health problem. They explain that diabetes is a serious, common, costly, yet manageable disease and is one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. American Diabetes Month is observed every November so individuals, healthcare professionals, organizations and communities across…
October 17-22, 2017 Each year, Healthcare Quality Week and National Health Education Week overlap during the third week of October. While National Health Education Week focuses national attention on major health issues and advocates for the important role of health education in promoting public health, Healthcare Quality Week is dedicated to celebrating the contributions professionals…
By Michael Lang The Issue of Soiled Linen The proper handling of soiled healthcare linen is a critical focus of the healthcare industry. Not only does patient safety depend upon it. So does the safety of healthcare workers, environmental services personnel, and anyone visiting healthcare facilities. Yet some facilities still do not handle their soiled…
