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🌟 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀-- 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! 🌟 As we wrap up our series today, we're focusing on being proactive instead of reactive. Learn crucial strategies and knowledge that empower you to effectively advocate during healthcare emergencies. 🔍 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀: The crucial role of proper documentation in managing support for aging parents. Key healthcare regulations every professional should know to navigate the system confidently. Being proactive means you’re prepared to handle any situation with grace and informed confidence. #ProactiveSupport #HealthcareAdvocacy #SeniorCare #ProfessionalSupport #Empowerment

Hospital closures harm our local communities and reduce our access to health care. They put our own individual health and well-being at risk, particularly pregnant and parenting families. They also threaten our ability to cope with emergencies such as pandemics and natural disasters. Local communities should play a role in developing ways to ensure that people will still receive the hospital-based care we need, particularly in a sudden emergency like a heart attack, stroke, mental health crisis, childbirth or life-threatening injury. The New York State Legislature passed the Local Input in Community Healthcare Act (S.8843A/A.1633B last spring. This bill will: improve public notice and community involvement when hospitals propose to close entirely or shut units like maternity, emergency or mental health services, strengthen government oversight of proposed closures and ensure that a Health Equity Impact Assessment is done, to inform state regulators. This bill now awaits Governor Hochul’s signature before the end of the year. Sign this petition to urge Gov. Hochul to sign this bill into law. Click here: https://lnkd.in/eqijgYGj

💖 The Heart of Health Care 💖 Health Care Assistants (HCAs) are truly the heart of our healthcare system. Their compassion, dedication, and hard work ensure that people receive the best care possible. 🌟 From helping with daily activities to providing emotional support, HCAs make a significant impact on the lives of those they care for. Let’s take a moment to recognize and celebrate these incredible individuals who go above and beyond every day. 👏 Do you have a story about a Health Care Assistant who made a difference in your life or the life of a loved one? Share it with us in the comments! 💬 #HealthCareHeroes #HCAAppreciation #CompassionInCare #AuroraHealthcare #EverydayHeroes

In care, effective and open communication is paramount, especially when it comes to addressing family concerns and complaints. Several providers that adopt a "three-tier” complaint system characterised by bureaucratic layers, can unintentionally exacerbate the distress of those it aims to serve, highlighting the need for a more direct and empathetic approach. CCFTV regularly witnesses how these traditional complaint processes can break down, leading to prolonged resolution times and increased frustration among complainants. There is a need for a shift towards streamlined communication channels to enhance the way healthcare settings handle complaints. The three-tier system, designed with intentions of thoroughness, often leads to delays and increased frustration for families seeking answers or redress. Navigating through multiple levels before any substantial action is taken not only delays justice but can also dilute the original complaint. Furthermore, the impersonal nature of a tiered system can leave families feeling undervalued and unheard at times when empathy and swift action are most needed. CCFTV regularly supports families through these challenges, advocating for a complaint system that prioritises direct communication and human connection over procedural steps. These experiences highlight the need for healthcare services to adopt models facilitating direct dialogue between complainants and decision-makers, possibly through dedicated complaint resolution teams with the authority to address issues promptly and effectively. Such teams should be adept in conflict resolution and trained in empathetic communication to ensure families feel supported from the outset. Additionally, care providers need to better understand where the complaint process is most prone to breakdowns and how to prevent them. We evidence providers that implement a culture of openness and continuous feedback and see how potential issues can be identified and addressed before escalating into formal complaints. By moving away from the three-tier system and adopting a model that emphasises direct, empathetic communication, care services can promote a culture of trust, leading to quicker resolutions and a more supportive environment for families deserving of a more streamlined and transparent complaints process.#ComplaintsProcess #HealthCare #EffectiveCommunication

The primary mandate of healthcare providers and public health workers is simple: do no harm. However, healthcare systems are constantly doing harm by facilitating and enabling criminalization. While assumed to be a benevolent force, the medical system has roots in the same carceral logics of policing and punishment. From the transatlantic slave trade to the eugenics movement, medicine is central to historic systems of oppression. Today, we continue to see the medical system’s participation in criminalization through the family policing, criminal legal, and immigrant deportation systems. Everyone deserves to access health care services without fearing for their safety or the safety of their family. To truly end harm and criminalization, we must remove all forms of policing from healthcare. In 2022, Interrupting Criminalization, Movement for Family Power, and other partners co-developed the Beyond Do No Harm Principles. This resource lays out 13 actionable principles for healthcare providers and public health workers to reduce and eliminate the harms of criminalization by supporting people’s agency, self-determination, dignity of risk, and general well-being. This Healthcare Quality Week, check out the “Beyond Do No Harm Principles” & webinar: bit.ly/beyond-do-no-harm And learn from some of the many members of the Beyond Do No Harm Network : Academy of Perinatal Harm Reduction Elephant Circle Interrupting Criminalization Pregnancy Justice SisterSong

Support Workers play a vital role in healthcare. They provide not only practical assistance but also emotional encouragement to vulnerable individuals—adults and children alike—who have mental health challenges or complex care needs. Their work is integral to helping people live fuller, more independent lives and offers support across a wide range of healthcare settings, from homes to hospitals. At Avon Healthcare Solutions, we are proud to bring skilled, compassionate Support Workers into roles where they make a real difference. Their presence lightens the load for families, healthcare facilities, and communities, and they play a key part in keeping healthcare systems responsive and resilient. Their role reminds us all of the human connection that lies at the heart of healthcare, bridging the gap between essential medical care and genuine, compassionate support. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4hvWut9 #AvonHealthcareSolution #Recruitment #HealthcareAgency #SupportWorker

Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has implemented Adam CHC for their mental health care provision for Section 117 aftercare. This ensures that when Citizens who have been discharged under Section 117 receive any ongoing support, BCHFT can ensure they provide high-quality care and accurate record keeping. Read success story here https://ow.ly/VGQn50UF8jN #AdamCHC #Health #Clinical #Patients #CaseStudy #MentalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #NHS #PatientCare #MentalHealthSupport #Aftercare #QualityCare #HealthCareProfessionals #ClinicalExcellence #HealthSuccessStory

Healthcare Advocacy has been around for a while but is really coming into the spotlight lately. 😕 Doctor visits often feel rushed and you feel hit with a wealth of information that feels overwhelming. 🧪 Tests are ordered that are not fully explained and results come in that make very little sense. 💊 Medications are prescribed that may not be 100% necessary, although sometimes they are. 💸 Healthcare advocates assist with weeding through all of this information and more. They help understand bills and charges and can try to negotiate the charges. Feeling overwhelmed about any of this? Seek out an advocate today!

Supporting a loved one as they age or face health challenges can be overwhelming. That’s where care management comes in. From coordinating care services to advocating for loved ones in healthcare settings, care managers play a vital role in ensuring high-quality support. In this article by EasyLiving, learn how professional care managers can help guide families through the complexities of elder care and offer personalized solutions tailored to each client’s needs. 👉 Discover more about how care management can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/eGAj5C73 #AgingWell #CareManagement #SeniorCare #EasyLiving #FamilySupport

Have you faced challenges working in the NHS? Share your experiences or tips for resilience in the comments below. Let's support and learn from each other. 💬💪 #NHSChallenges #AspiringClinicalPsychologist #clinicalpsychology #DClinPsy