Home health care is the fastest growing field in health care. With mandates to reduce costs and a need to educate patients and family members in how to prevent and manage complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes, lupus, MS, COPD and other respiratory diseases, CHF and other chronic heart conditions, kidney disease and more…. home health care fits right in to this niche. As a home health and hospice nurse for 35+ years I have had the opportunity to mentor and help many nurses, therapists (PT, OT, SLP) and social workers become fabulous home health care professionals. It’s not an easy transition and many are scared away from the…
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Top 5 Interesting Facts about Medical Equipment You Might Not Know
By John Pritchard There are some interesting things regarding medical equipment that many practitioners, patients, and consumers simply may not know. While the face of medical supplies and devices is ever-changing and new technology is always on the horizon, there are some simple facts that everyone should be cognizant of. Five interesting things that you might not know about medical equipment include: 1. Used medical equipment can be as safe and effective as new devices Buying used medical equipment may seem like a shaky option, but typically this is a pragmatic solution that saves every one a bit of money and hassle. When insurance companies balk at the cost of…