Health Care Professionals

What's the Difference Between a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner?

November 15, 2022

Mountain Pacific

The nursing profession focuses on patient observation and care. Often known as the backbone of any hospital, clinic or other health care facility, nurses provide vital care and support to patients. Health systems employ many nursing professions and specialties. In honor of National Nurse Practitioner Week, let’s look at nurse practitioners (NPs) versus registered nurses […]

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Safe and Sound: Patient Safety in Health Care

October 22, 2022

Mountain Pacific

Within the complex systems of health care, patient safety is a primary concern. During National Health Care Quality Week this week, we are focusing on how health care systems can reduce risks and errors and how all of us can help improve patient safety. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), patient safety requires clear […]

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Protect Our Older Adults: How to Prevent Falls

September 22, 2022

Mountain Pacific

On average, an American who is 65 years or older falls every second. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits for this age group. According to the National Council on Aging, falls can impact a person’s quality of life. Falls can cause physical harm such as bruising, broken bones, head injuries and even […]

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