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Good Morning, Readers! |
One of today’s stories discusses how New York’s largest health system recently launched their own TV and film studio. While documentaries set in real-life hospitals are nothing new, this endeavor seems particularly unique. Any thoughts or concerns about this? Let me know here.
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Today's Top Beats |
👁️ Eye Level Benefits
🎥 Health System Studio
🩺 Nurturing Nurse Well-Being
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HANDOFF |
Hospital Explosion Rumor Debunked |
Pennsylvania’s Penn Highlands State College Hospital quickly debunked social media rumors of a major explosion at the facility last week. A local Facebook group that reports on fire incidents posted about an explosion at the hospital and it garnered over 200 shares and 80 comments. The hospital clarified that a 225 amp breaker had malfunctioned—causing a spark, but no explosion— and assured everyone that the hospital remained fully operational and safe.
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Eye Level = Trust |
If you want to build trust and satisfaction with your patients, meet them at eye level. Researchers evaluated 14 studies and found that sitting or crouching by patients, as opposed to standing, led to
better perceptions of compassion and time spent. While study designs and outcomes varied, and some interventions required standing, ten studies favored seated interactions, three showed no difference, and one preferred standing. Researchers suggested that sitting may indicate shared power, thus improving communication.
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Health System Launches Studio |
Northwell Health, New York’s largest health system, has launched Northwell Studios to produce original TV and film content featuring its hospitals, doctors, and patients, while ensuring patient privacy. Northwell has previously participated in five documentaries, including “Lenox Hill” and “Emergency NYC” on Netflix, which have garnered six Emmys. Northwell Studio aims to build on these successes by creating diverse content, including docuseries and scripted films, to highlight healthcare professionals’ stories and address critical health and societal issues.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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18.3% |
The percent of physicians across 25 countries who experienced PTSD during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a meta-analysis. Click here to learn how that rate compares with the general population and differed between sexes, as well as which specialties were most likely to experience PTSD.
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PRN
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MYSTERY Dx MINUTE WITH NURSE KEL
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Mystery Diagnosis Minute |
Welcome back for another round of the Mystery Diagnosis Minute. This one made me hate mosquitos a little bit more than I already do.
🤔 This disease is a virus that is transmitted from the bite of a female Aedes mosquito which also can transmit Zika and Chikungunya viruses.
🤔 Symptoms range from mild to life-threatening with the most mild cases showing symptoms of headache, nausea, vomiting, a facial, chest, abdominal, and extremities rash, and general malaise.
🤔 Treatment for the milder cases of this disease is mainly supportive; adequate hydration, plenty of rest, and analgesic therapy with Tylenol.
Think you know the answer? Click 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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Nurturing Nurse Well-Being: Tips from a Licensed Therapist |
Learn more about how to manage stress and find wellness through talk therapy, peer support, and self-care.
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Super Nurse |
We already know you're a super nurse—let everyone else know it too with this shirt from nurse-owned company Nurseology!
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BREAK ROOM |
Surprise Announcement |
If you love watching one of the biggest nurse influencers, Nurse John, as much as we do, check out his exciting announcement! We love seeing our besties thrive!
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