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Good Morning, Readers! |
One of today’s top beats discusses the healthcare crisis in Houston, Texas in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. My heart is with the Houston nurses who are doing their best to care for patients despite these horrible conditions. If you are a healthcare provider working in the Houston area and want to share your experiences (or just need to vent), feel free to do so here.
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Today's Top Beats |
🙌 Longevity Through Gratitude
🏥 Houston Hospital Disasters
🧪 Bubonic Plague Reported
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HANDOFF |
Live Longer Through Gratitude |
There’s a simple way to improve your physical and emotional health and even extend your lifespan: practicing gratitude. A study of nearly 50,000 older women found that those with higher gratitude levels had a 9% lower risk of death from any cause. Experts suggest practicing gratitude through journaling, writing thank-you letters, and specific expressions of thanks to enhance well-being and improve relationships. The study emphasizes gratitude’s powerful impact on happiness, health, and overall life balance.
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Houston Hospitals in Internal Disaster |
After record-breaking Hurricane Beryl, Houston area hospitals and health facilities are severely impacted by prolonged power outages and extreme heat. Many are in a state of “internal disaster,” and over 40 dialysis clinics are struggling to operate. Officials have been distributing generators and creating overflow beds in an indoor sports stadium to cope with the crisis. Many
nursing homes and assisted living facilities are relying on portable A/Cs and generators to protect vulnerable residents. The outages and heat have led to life-threatening situations, including deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning and medical equipment failures.
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Bubonic Plague Reported |
Pueblo County, Colorado has reported a case of bubonic plague of unknown origin. Plague, caused by Yersinia pestis and treated with antibiotics, spreads through flea bites or contact with infected animals, causing swollen lymph nodes, fever, and chills. It can turn into the more severe pneumonic plague, which has not been seen in the U.S. since 1924. Health officials advise immediate medical attention for symptoms, avoiding rodents and using insect repellent.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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The average number of reported cases of bubonic plague that occurred in the United States between 2000 and 2022. Click here to learn how many cases have been fatal and how US cases compare with the rest of the world.
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What Does Innovation Mean to You? |
The Nursing Beat wants to hear your thoughts on nurse-led innovation at your facility. Take the survey for a chance to win one of three $100 American Express gift cards.
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MYSTERY DIAGNOSIS MINUTE WITH NURSE KEL
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Mystery Diagnosis Minute |
Welcome back for another round of the Mystery Diagnosis Minute. This one may tug at your heartstrings, so let’s dive right in!
🤔 This heart disease causes ballooning of the left ventricle of the heart and symptoms are usually transient.
🤔 The population that is most commonly affected by this heart disease is elderly women, and symptoms are usually brought on by intense physical or emotional stress.
🤔 Symptoms are very similar to those of a heart attack; chest pain, dyspnea, and sometimes syncope.
Think you know the answer? Check here to see if you’re right!
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Kelly McClure, MLS, BSN, RN, is a nursing school instructor for LPNs and
RNs at Ehove Career Center in northeast Ohio. She is also TNB’s resident trivia guru.
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Calling All Nurses! |
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future of the nursing workforce.
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Conflict Resolution |
Not only do workplace conflicts contribute to employee burnout, but they can also hurt patient outcomes. These adjustments can help your team gel, even in the most stressful situations.
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BREAK ROOM |
Kill Bill |
Kill Bill was recently trending on Netflix, featuring a heroine who wakes up from a four year coma. Have you heard of this patient who woke up from a five year coma? Learn more about this movie-turned-reality here.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Little Bit of Wisdom |
Looking for a little encouragement? The Little Blue Book of Nurses' Wisdom offers messages of empowerment and support, no matter where you are in your nursing career.
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