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Communication Skills in Healthcare: A Guide to Practice

1 Don’t give up. When building rapport with a patient, you do not have only one chance. Not every interaction has to be perfect. Communication evolves; be realistic with your expectations and be patient, yet … See more

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A Guide to Time Management in Healthcare Ausmed

WEBA Guide to Time Management in Healthcare. Time management involves consciously planning and organising how you are going to allocate your time between …

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Wound Care: A Guide to Practice for Healthcare Professionals

WEBThe first thing to do before addressing any wound is to perform an overall assessment of the patient. An acronym used to guide this process step by step is …

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Cultivating Critical Thinking in Healthcare Ausmed

WEBCritical thinking skills have been linked to improved patient outcomes, better quality patient care and improved safety outcomes in healthcare (Jacob et al. 2017).. …

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Team-Building in Healthcare Ausmed

WEB1. Combining Skills. Team cohesion is vital in carrying out effective healthcare – since health professionals work in interprofessional teams, it's not always easy to tell …

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Policies and Procedures in Healthcare Ausmed

WEBPolicies and procedures are fundamental for consistency across an organisation, for both staff and consumers. They guide the organisation, influencing and …

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National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards Ausmed

WEBCH. 13m. Published: 12 October 2022. Document (it's free) This article explains the second edition of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards, which …

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What is Consumer-Directed Care

WEBConsumer-directed care (or CDC) is a ‘self-directed’ healthcare model in which the client is afforded flexibility and choice in the delivery of their care (My Aged …

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Online CPD Courses for Healthcare Professionals Ausmed

WEB1h 11m. Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs) CE. 54m. Self-Care: Connectedness. CE. 25m. Complete CPD online with Ausmed courses for registered nurses, enrolled …

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What Is ‘Cultural Sensitivity’ in Healthcare

WEBOver the past few years, the idea of ‘cultural sensitivity’ has emerged as a core tenet of Australia’s healthcare offering. But what does the term ‘cultural sensitivity’ actually mean?

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Ausmed Online CPD Education + Personal Portfolio

WEBI thought it'd be hard to find the resources I need for complicated procedures or rarer conditions, but they've had everything I've looked for so far.'. Ausmed – Greater …

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How To Assess a Deteriorating Patient (ABCDE Assessment)

WEBPress the top of the patient’s finger for 5 seconds to blanch the skin, and then release. The normal value for CRT is usually < 2 seconds. A prolonged CRT could …

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Exposure Prone Procedure (EPP) Risks in Healthcare Ausmed

WEBDetails. Exposure prone procedures (EPPs) are medical processes where there is potential for the healthcare worker to become injured and bleed into a patient’s …

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Psychological Impact of a Stoma Ausmed

WEBA study by Jayarajah et al. (2016) found that 16 to 26% of patients will experience negative psychological symptoms postoperatively following a stoma creation. …

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Showering, Bed-Bathing and Hygiene for Caregivers Ausmed

WEBA shower chair, bench or commode. 3 washcloths or bath sponges (1 for face, 1 for back and front of the body, 1 for perineal area). 2 to 3 towels (minimum), extra …

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Why Is Time Management Important in Healthcare

WEBProfessionals in every industry know that the more they plan, the more effectively they use their time. However, when you’re working in the healthcare industry, how can you …

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Understanding Professional Boundaries Ausmed

WEBUnderstanding Professional Boundaries. Care work requires a level of trust and intimacy unique to the profession. In a single day, healthcare workers may touch, …

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Record Keeping and Documentation Ausmed

WEBProvides a historical account of the patient’s health journey. (Jevon 2012; Queensland Health 2019; Ausmed 2023) Common Deficiencies in Record Keeping. …

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Examination of the Newborn Ausmed

WEBAccording to Public Health England (2016), early diagnosis and intervention improves fertility, reduces the risk of torsion and may aid earlier identification of …

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The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS

WEBThe National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards Explained. CH. 2m. Share Reflect 2m of CE . Details. CE time 2m. Rating. 4.4. Total …

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Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Ausmed

WEBIntroduction to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) CPDTime. 195 is the number of Australians killed at work in 2022. 127,800 is the number of serious workers’ …

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