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Caring with Pride: Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Long-Term Care

LGBTQ+ older adults have often spent a lifetime navigating stigma, discrimination, and exclusion—experiences that can significantly impact their well-being as they age. In long-term care settings, it’s essential that we provide environments that are not only safe but also affirming and respectful of every individual’s identity. By increasing awareness and strengthening cultural competency, care professionals […]
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Let’s Promote Inclusive Practices in Long-Term Care Settings

May is Older Californians Month.  This year’s theme is “Flip the Script on Aging.”  It focuses on “transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions” (ACL, 2025). The Growing Impact of an Aging Population According to the Administration for Community Living (ACL), approximately […]
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National Hospital Week: Why Investing in Professional Development Strengthens Hospital Systems & Improves Patient Care

National Hospital Week (May 11–17, 2025) is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action for hospital leaders. As we honor the dedication of healthcare professionals under the American Hospital Association’s theme #WeAreHealthCare, this is a powerful time to reflect on how strategic investments in professional development directly bolster system performance, employee engagement, and patient […]
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Celebrating Nurses Week: Heroes in Scrubs, Heart in Hand

Every May, we roll out the metaphorical red carpet for some of the most selfless, skillful, and strong-hearted professionals on the planet—nurses! Nurses Week isn’t just a nod to the history and heart behind the profession (shoutout to Florence Nightingale!); it’s a vibrant celebration of the everyday miracles nurses perform with stethoscopes around their necks […]
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“It’s Fine” and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves: A Real Talk on Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means it’s time to throw some serious (and lovingly sarcastic) shade at the phrase, “I’m fine.” Because, let’s be real—“I’m fine” is often code for “I haven’t slept in 3 days, I think my plant hates me, and I just cried because I dropped my sandwich.” Why Mental […]
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Reducing Nurse Burnout Through Education

In recognition of Stress Awareness Month As healthcare leaders, the responsibility to maintain a high-performing, financially sustainable organization while safeguarding the well-being of your staff rests squarely on your shoulders. During Stress Awareness Month, there’s no better time to evaluate one of the most pressing threats to both patient care and profitability: nurse burnout. Burnout […]
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Hospital staff rush a patient on a gurney through a corridor toward a room labeled “322.” The scene is dimly lit, with urgency evident in the healthcare workers’ movements. Overlaid text reads: “STOP THE BLEEDING – How Continuing Education Saves Hospitals Millions by Reducing Medical Errors.”

Stop the Bleeding: How Continuing Education Saves Hospitals Millions by Reducing Medical Errors

Imagine this. A nurse, nearing the end of a grueling 12-hour shift, administers 10 times the intended dose of heparin to a post-operative patient. The error goes unnoticed until the patient begins to bleed internally. Despite rapid intervention, the patient suffers severe complications, leading to an extended ICU stay, multiple surgical procedures, and a legal […]
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Five Must-Read Books for Healthcare Executives (That Aren’t Boring Business Books)

The role of today’s healthcare executive extends far beyond operational management and fiscal oversight. Effective leadership in healthcare requires cultural intelligence, emotional resilience, ethical clarity, and the ability to navigate complex human systems. While traditional business literature offers foundational tools, it often falls short of addressing the nuanced challenges inherent in healthcare leadership. The following […]
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From Compliance to Culture – How Education Strengthens Healthcare Cybersecurity

In today’s healthcare landscape, safeguarding patient information is as critical as providing quality care. With the increasing digitization of medical records and the rise in cyber threats, healthcare organizations must prioritize cybersecurity through continuous education and effective use of a well-configured Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS). This approach not only ensures compliance but also fosters […]
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