World Health Day Celebrations and Definitions of Health
The World Health Day, observed on April 7 each year since 1950, marks the founding of WHO and promotes global health awareness. It emphasizes the importance of access to quality healthcare. The theme for 2023 focuses on recognizing the contributions of nurses and midwives. Definitions of health from
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PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FRAMEWORK
The Professional Practice Framework supports nurses and midwives at Western Health in delivering the best care by setting standards, assessing capabilities, guiding development plans, and offering career pathways. It is aimed at professionals across the spectrum and focuses on leadership, research,
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Newly Qualified Midwife Framework: Transition from Student to Band 6 Midwife
Develop a framework to support Newly Qualified Midwives (NQMs) transitioning from Band 5 to Band 6, addressing the lack of clarity and providing necessary guidance and support. The framework includes clinical experience, completion of the Flying Start program, and access to various support systems w
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Trafford Talking Therapies: Mental Health Support for Perinatal Clients
Trafford Talking Therapies is a primary care service offering evidence-based treatments for adults experiencing anxiety and depression. They prioritize perinatal clients from conception to 2 years postpartum, recognizing the importance of parental mental health. The service covers a range of present
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Trafford Talking Therapies: Perinatal Mental Health Support
Providing evidence-based treatments for adults with anxiety and depression, Trafford Talking Therapies prioritizes perinatal clients from conception to 2 years, emphasizing the importance of the parent-infant relationship. They offer support for various mental health issues and deliver cognitive-beh
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Heroines of Faithfulness - A Sermon on Standing for What is Right
Explore the inspiring story of the Hebrew midwives, Shiprah and Puah, who defied the king's orders and chose to obey God, showcasing unwavering faithfulness in the face of adversity. Reflect on the challenges of obeying God over men, standing for righteousness, and the ultimate test of faith when fa
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Midwifery: A Cost-effective Solution for US Maternity Care
Midwifery presents a cost-effective solution for maternity care in the US, offering excellent outcomes and addressing the mismatched workforce. The current state of maternity care reveals the significance of midwives in managing low to moderate-risk pregnancies. With a projected shortage of OB/GYNs,
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Victorian Public Sector Nurses and Midwives Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024 Overview
The agreement covers translation of employees to a revised grading structure while maintaining salary, with streams including Clinical, Advanced Practice, Research, Quality, Governance, Community, and Nurse/Midwife Management. The change involves adjusting bed capacity and categorizing roles to 8A,
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Enhancing Pre-Service Nutrition Education for Nurses and Midwives in Ghana and Malawi
This project led by Alice Nkoroi focused on improving access and quality of nutrition services in Ghana and Malawi by enhancing pre-service nutrition education for frontline workers like nurses and midwives. The approach involved stakeholder consultation, defining core nutrition competencies, and co
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Leadership Capacity Building for Malawian Midwives Presentation
This presentation outlines the partnership between AMAMI and Edinburgh Napier University focusing on Commonwealth leadership fellowship objectives, lessons learned, and future plans. The objective is to enhance leadership qualities in Malawian midwives through understanding Scottish maternity polici
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Midwife and OB-GYN Role Clarity in Team-based Practice
Understanding the distinct roles and credentials of midwives (CNMs/CMs) and obstetrician/gynecologists (Ob-gyns) is crucial for effective team-based care in women's health. This article delves into the educational pathways, scopes of practice, collaborative patterns, and values of these healthcare p
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Vaccination Data Collection and Health Care System in Ethiopia
Planned vaccination data collection is underway in health facilities in Ethiopia, with teams visiting Enumeration Areas and health centers to ensure children are vaccinated. The health care system in Ethiopia includes Health Centers at regional, zonal, and woreda levels, staffed with health officers
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Supporting Women to a Smoke-Free Pregnancy: A Midwifery Approach in Southampton
Southampton City developed an in-house midwifery model to support pregnant women in achieving a smoke-free pregnancy. The model includes trained midwives, NRT provision, fortnightly support, and a 12-week quit program. The pathway involves identifying smokers, offering smoking cessation support, and
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The Story of Jochebed: A Vigorous and Courageous Woman
Jochebed, a Hebrew woman, displayed incredible strength and courage in defying Pharaoh's cruel orders to kill newborn Hebrew boys. She, along with other midwives, saved many lives by fearlessly protecting the male infants. Despite challenging circumstances, Jochebed's love for her children and selfl
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Strategies for Recruiting Female Election Observers
Inclusivity is crucial in election observation initiatives to ensure representation of all citizens, including marginalized populations like women. Overcoming barriers to female participation requires proactive recruitment, understanding community-specific challenges, and engaging with various group
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Overview of Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Roles in Iowa
The presentation explores the roles and responsibilities of Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) in Iowa, focusing on the granting of practice authority by the Iowa Board of Nursing, independent practice within recognized specialties, prescription authority, and certification requirements
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Understanding the Role of Health Visitors in Promoting Family Wellbeing
Health visitors, such as Rowena Harvey in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, play a vital role in promoting family wellbeing through early intervention and prevention services. They are qualified nurses or midwives with specialist training in public health nursing. Health visitors search for health need
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Chronic Care Management (CCM) Overview and Eligibility
Chronic Care Management (CCM) offers benefits such as improved patient care and satisfaction through person-centered and coordinated care. Eligible individuals with multiple chronic conditions at significant risk can receive CCM services from qualified practitioners including physicians, nurse speci
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Advocacy Efforts for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in South Carolina
Dr. Stephanie Burgess, along with a coalition advocating for APRNs, has been actively involved in lobbying, proposing legislative changes, and meeting with key stakeholders to advance the scope of practice for nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives in South Carolina. Despite challenges and
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Addressing Health Disparities in People with Intellectual Disabilities: Roles of Nurses and Midwives
People with intellectual disabilities face significant health disparities, including multiple long-term health conditions and higher mortality rates. Nurses and midwives play diverse roles in addressing these disparities through research and inclusive practices. Common conditions include epilepsy, o
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Global Research Nurses Network: Empowering Nurses in Research
The Global Research Nurses Network is a valuable resource for nurses involved in clinical research, nursing research, and utilizing research in their practice. It offers a platform for learning, development, and contribution within a community that values participants' voices and contributions. This
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Enhancing Nursing and Midwifery Workload Management through Co-design Approach
This project, led by Adjunct Professor Shane Crowe at Western Health, aims to co-design, trial, and evaluate improved workload allocation and management practices for nurses and midwives. By following co-design principles and voluntary participation, the project focuses on enhancing patient-centered
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Decision Making in Referral for Nurses and Midwives
This decision-making guide provides a structured approach for employers of nurses and midwives to determine whether to make a referral based on concerns related to misconduct, competence, serious ill health, or character issues. The decision tree outlines steps to investigate specific concerns and a
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