Category Archives: Clinical Considerations

FDA Approves Medication to Treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy

On December 23, the FDA announced that it has approved Spinraza^TM (nusinersen) to treat spinal muscular atrophy, making it the first-ever FDA-approved therapy for SMA. We are thrilled to see our community’s efforts culminate in the approval of Spinraza: not only the first-ever approved treatment for this disease, but also one that addresses the underlying genetic cause...

The EIGHT “Rights” of Medication Administration

Traditionally, nurses have been taught the “five rights” of medication administration. These are broadly stated goals and practices to help individual nurses administer drugs safely.

The right drug: Check the drug label and verify that the drug and form to be given is the drug that was prescribed.
The right patient: Confirm the patient’s identity...

Thinking About a Career in Nursing? Here’s Why You Should! With the projected impending shortage of nurses, nursing remains a popular career choice. Nurses have different motivations for choosing their career, but most of them state it is their desire to help others. Besides caring for others, here are 25 reasons to choose a career in...

10 Easy Steps to Prevent Getting the Flu this Season

From hand sanitizer to practicing great overall health and wellness, check out some easy stay-well secrets developed by the experts.

Get Vaccinated.

According to the CDC, the single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year. There are also flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat...

February 8, 2015
Welcome!

Welcome to the Communities of Care blog. Since 1999, we...
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May 19, 2023
A Guide to Different Lung Sounds

Our nurses often have to monitor our patients’ breathing and...
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May 10, 2023
Happy National Nurses Week 2023!

This week, we want to honor National Nurses Week, May...
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May 3, 2023
Living Our Values: Client-Centered Care

We’ve discussed the importance of customized care for our clients...
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April 18, 2023
What Makes a COC Nurse?

Communities of Care holds a comprehensive home care nursing license,...
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April 11, 2023
Condition Spotlight: Ventilators

Many of our patients are on ventilators, but people who...
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April 6, 2023
Keeping a Lid on It: Medication Safety Week 2023

This week (April 1-7) is Medication Safety Week! Medications, properly...
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March 28, 2023
The Magnificent Benefits of Magnesium

Magnesium has been getting a lot of buzz lately as...
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March 21, 2023
Raising Awareness for Brain Injury Awareness Month

This week, we want to recognize Brain Injury Awareness Month,...
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March 14, 2023
Izzy Wheels: Making Inclusive Fashion Fun!

A while ago, we shared the story of the brand...
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February 28, 2023
Professional Boundaries

At Communities of Care, we take pride in our professionalism....
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