Connecting Communities for Better Health: People Keeping Well Initiative
People Keeping Well is a community-based prevention activity in Sheffield focusing on resolving social issues and connecting individuals to local resources to improve health and well-being. Through partnerships with various organizations, it offers services like 1-1 support, group activities, events
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NHS Pharmacy First: Guidance for Care Navigators and Receptionists
NHS Pharmacy First is a new service launched by NHS England providing urgent repeat medicines supply, referrals for minor illnesses, and clinical pathways through community pharmacies. Patients over 1 year old can be referred for conditions such as colds, coughs, congestion, earache, gastric issues,
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Utilizing Audits for Antimicrobial Stewardship in General Practice
The importance of audits in antimicrobial stewardship is highlighted in this informative content covering topics like why audit and feedback are crucial, sources of prescribing data, available audit tools, practical tips, and a case study showcasing the positive impact of audits in UTI management. T
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Patient Voices for Social Prescribing Programme Overview
Patient Voices for Social Prescribing Programme aims to empower individuals with lived experience of social prescribing to share their stories effectively. The program includes storytelling sessions, peer support, case study development, and opportunities for participants to advocate for social pres
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Comprehensive Support Services for Health and Wellbeing
Explore a range of support services including social prescribing, housing assistance, financial advice, health programs, and mental health resources. Social prescribing offers tailored support plans, while housing services cover issues like homelessness and damp conditions. Financial support include
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Pharmacist Training Reform for 2025/26: Key Facts and Implementation Update
The reform in the Initial Education and Training of Pharmacists (IETP) for 2025/26 includes new standards, enhanced clinical capabilities, and independent prescribing requirements. The National Recruitment Scheme (NRS) is pivotal for quality management, with all trainee pharmacists recruited through
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Understanding Social Entrepreneurship, Social Enterprise, and Social Innovation
Social entrepreneurship involves creating sustainable social impact, social enterprises address challenges in critical needs sectors, and social innovation focuses on developing effective solutions to social and environmental issues. These concepts emphasize creating social value while engaging with
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Optimizing Geriatric Pharmacotherapy: Challenges and Considerations
This content elaborates on the Nebraska Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program, supported by HRSA, focusing on age-friendly primary care and the 4Ms approach to medication management in older adults. It addresses the objectives of understanding factors affecting drug use in the elderly, recognizin
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Basics of Medical Terminology in Health Care Oncology
This module provides training on medical terminology basics for patient navigators in oncology. It covers defining terms using prefixes, root words, and suffixes, common oncology words, and available resources. Learn how to approach medical terminology effectively by understanding word roots and com
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Spectacle Prescribing Guidelines for Infants and Children
This paper explores guidelines for prescribing spectacles to infants and children, focusing on considerations such as refractive errors, normal visual development, and the impact of spectacles on visual function and emmetropisation. It discusses refractive errors and astigmatism prevalence from birt
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Understanding the Role of Oncology Patient Navigators
This content delves into the essentials of patient navigation in oncology, covering competencies, professional roles, responsibilities, and functions of patient navigators. It highlights the importance of patient empowerment, communication, cultural competency, and care coordination. The material al
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Understanding U.S. Health Care System Basics in Oncology Patient Navigation Training
This module delves into the fundamentals of health care navigation with a focus on oncology patients. It covers the core competencies for patient navigators, compares hospital structures, explores cancer care delivery methods, discusses inpatient and outpatient care, and highlights different types o
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Ethics and Patient Rights in Healthcare: A Professional Training Module
This module on ethics and patient rights in healthcare training covers essential topics such as defining ethics, ethical decision-making processes, building ethical relationships with patients, understanding the Patient's Bill of Rights, and identifying ethical principles related to compliance with
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Basics of Shared Decision-Making in Patient Navigation Training
Shared decision-making is a collaborative process between patients and clinicians in treatment planning. This lesson covers empowering patients to communicate preferences, determining treatment priorities, and supporting patients in decision-making. It also includes assessing barriers to adherence a
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Enhancing Practice Oncology Patient Navigator Training
This module focuses on Program Evaluation and Quality Improvement for Patient Navigators in oncology, covering competencies, learning objectives, definitions, and reasons for evaluation. It emphasizes the importance of evaluating programs to improve effectiveness, secure funding, meet accreditation
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Social Prescribing Innovators Programme in London
The Social Prescribing Innovators Programme in London aims to support frontline problem solvers in developing and implementing innovative solutions to address healthcare challenges through social prescribing. With a focus on holistic approaches to enhance health and wellbeing while relieving pressur
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Understanding Medical Social Work and Its Impact on Patient Well-being
Medical Social Work, also known as Health Care Social Work, plays a crucial role in addressing the social, physical, and psychological needs of patients. Through providing case work, after-care, and convalescence services, Medical Social Workers contribute to reducing hospital readmissions, preventi
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Social Prescribing Champions Training Overview
Explore the Social Prescribing Champions Training program offered by HINSouthLondon, focusing on topics like the Social Prescribing model, HealthUnlocked digital platform, communication techniques, and more. Discover the aims of the project, the Health Innovation Network, and the development of prim
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The Impact of Social Prescribing on Health and Well-being
Social prescribing involves enabling primary care professionals to refer individuals to local non-clinical services, promoting a holistic approach to health management. This practice has gained recognition for its effectiveness in empowering individuals to take control of their own well-being. Initi
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The Role of Mental Health Practitioners in Primary Care
GPs and primary care play a pivotal role in addressing mental health challenges, yet the focus on primary care in mental health is often overlooked. From early prevention to empowering individuals, primary care can offer effective support through holistic approaches, social interventions, and linkin
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Objectives and Importance of Social Legislation for Social Workers
Social legislation is inspired by the constitution and aims to remove discrimination, safeguard rights of vulnerable groups, and eradicate social evils. It plays a crucial role in social welfare by providing a legal basis for addressing societal issues, enhancing community well-being, and facilitati
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Important Changes for Marketplace Agents in the 2024 Final Rule
The 2024 Marketplace Final Rule brings significant changes affecting Marketplace agents. Agents must document consumer consent and confirmation of application details. Also, a longer HHS review period for agent rebuttals is introduced. Navigators and other assisters now have the option to enroll con
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Prescribing Safety Assessment - Item Development Process Overview
In the Prescribing Safety Assessment Workshop, item authoring is a crucial process involving multiple stages such as new item creation, editing, peer review, and final assessment board approval. Copy editors and clinical reviewers ensure the accuracy and quality of item content, while peer reviewers
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Enhancing Skills and Leadership in Non-Medical Prescribing
Support and guidance for Non-Medical Prescribers (NMPs) in developing skills, leadership, and competence. Emphasis on scope of practice, safe prescribing, governance, and the impact on service development. Importance of clinical supervision, organizational factors, and prescribing leadership for hig
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Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Programme in Scotland
The Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways (DPDP) programme in Scotland aims to transform the prescribing and dispensing process by introducing end-to-end digital solutions to replace paper prescriptions. The initiative focuses on enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability while incorpora
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Appropriate Drug Prescribing in Older Adults: Balancing Harm and Cure
Understanding age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics is crucial for appropriate drug prescribing in older adults. Recognizing high-risk medications to avoid, understanding common drug interactions, and conducting regular drug list reviews are key components in providing safe an
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Personalised Care for London Social Prescribing Innovators Programme
The Personalised Care for London Social Prescribing Innovators Programme aims to empower individuals in London to take control of their health through innovative social prescribing services. This programme offers support and funding to address challenges in delivering social prescribing in primary c
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Understanding Social Prescribing Navigators and Their Role in Health Care
Social prescribing navigators are a vital part of the healthcare system, connecting patients with community resources to improve their health and wellbeing. This approach, known as social prescribing, targets a wide range of needs, from mental health support to social isolation. By working closely w
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Social Economy and Innovation in Emilia-Romagna Region
Emilia-Romagna Region in Italy highlights the importance of social economy and innovation for sustainable development. Various initiatives such as Social Cooperatives and Voluntary Associations contribute to the region's social well-being. The focus on social values and not-for-profit activities dri
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Crisis Social Prescribing at Bromley by Bow: Interim Report on Reach and Impact
The Bromley by Bow Health Partnership and Centre are providing innovative health and well-being services in East London, focusing on the diverse needs of their community. Amid the pandemic, they adapted their Crisis Social Prescribing initiative to offer support to vulnerable individuals through var
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Understanding the Importance of Social Prescribing in Healthcare
Social prescribing is a valuable approach that connects individuals with local services to enhance their health and well-being. It offers a diverse range of support, from exercise groups to counseling, aimed at addressing non-medical issues like personal relationships, housing problems, and employme
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Enhancing Children's Wellbeing Through Social Prescribing in London
Social Prescribing for Children and Young People (CYP) in London aims to address non-clinical needs impacting health and wellbeing by connecting them to community resources. With a focus on inclusivity and early intervention, the initiative seeks to mainstream CYP social prescribing across all borou
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Understanding Opioid Misuse and Prescription Drug Guidelines
Explore the pharmaceutical perspective on prescription opioids, the impact of pain as a vital sign, sources of misused prescription opioids, non-medical use statistics, heroin trends, and CDC guidelines to limit opioid prescribing. Gain insights on the complexities surrounding opioid misuse and the
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Understanding e-Prescribing Basics with SureScripts
Explore the fundamentals of e-prescribing with SureScripts, covering key concepts such as prescriber terminology, prescription processing, error handling, prescriber registration requirements, and service levels. Gain insights into the different levels of e-prescribing capabilities and how to regist
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Association of Vitamin D Prescribing with Clinical Outcomes in COVID-19 Hospitalized Adults
Investigating the impact of Vitamin D prescribing on clinical outcomes in adults hospitalized with COVID-19, this study analyzes the association between Vitamin D treatment and patient outcomes such as mortality, length of stay, and need for ventilation. The research explores the complex effects of
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Antibiotic Prescribing Impact on Clostridium Difficile Risk in Patients on Protein Pump Inhibitors
Antibiotic prescribing in patients on protein pump inhibitors (PPIs) is associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection. A review was conducted on high-risk antibiotic prescriptions, revealing instances where patients were prescribed against guidelines, leading to potential comp
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Insights on the Opioid Crisis: Analyzing CDC Data and Policy Recommendations
Delve into the complexities of the opioid crisis through an examination of CDC data depicting the relationship between opioid addiction and overdose deaths. Contrary to popular belief, the crisis is not solely attributed to physicians over-prescribing opioids. Gain a deeper understanding of who is p
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Understanding Longitude and its Significance in Navigation
Longitude plays a crucial role in determining location on the Earth's surface, helping sailors and navigators pinpoint their positions accurately. It involves the angular distance east or west of the Prime Meridian located in Greenwich, England. By using precise timekeeping and astronomical observat
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Enhancing Community Health and Housing through Peer Navigator Initiatives
This initiative by Bolton at Home focuses on employing Peer Navigators to address community needs, provide support, and promote health and wellbeing. These Peer Navigators receive training and career progression opportunities, actively engage with the community, and have played a significant role in
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Management of Uncomplicated Sore Throat with a New Quick PCR Point-of-Care Test
A prospective study explored the utility of a high-sensitivity PCR test for Group A Streptococci in managing uncomplicated sore throats. Findings showed reduced antibiotic prescribing rates and targeted treatment, emphasizing the importance of testing patients and prescribing antibiotics based on te
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