Infection control is a big deal in residential care homes. Staff there work hard to keep residents, visitors, and themselves safe. But how they get trained matters a lot. Right now, training often happens through quick talks or one-on-one chats. That might not be enough. So, what if games could help? A new idea is mixing online games with face-to-face meetings for t...
Recent findings reveal a concerning trend in the U. S. health care system. A significant number of Americans are struggling to access affordable and timely medical care. This issue is not just about money; it's also about the quality and availability of services. Many people are skipping necessary medical procedures due to high costs. Long wait times are also a majo...
In the U. S. and beyond, healthcare workers face a growing threat: workplace violence. This issue is more than just a problem; it's a crisis that demands attention. Violence in the workplace is not a rare occurrence for healthcare staff. It's a daily reality that can range from verbal abuse to physical attacks. This violence is not just harmful to the workers; it ca...
A recent conversation shed light on the Democratic Party's approach to healthcare during a government shutdown. Randi Weingarten, a prominent labor leader, shared her thoughts on the matter. She believes that the shutdown was a deliberate move to bring healthcare to the forefront of public discussion. The discussion took place on a news program. The host asked if De...
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen from New Hampshire has a clear message: it's time to move on from the government shutdown and tackle the pressing issue of health care costs. She believes that lawmakers need to stop the blame game and focus on finding common ground to address the rising costs of health care. Shaheen points out that the recent shutdown happened because key figure...
After a long flight back from Washington, Representative Richie Neal spoke to the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. He didn't apologize for the Democrats' role in the recent government shutdown. Instead, he called it an "unfortunate outcome" but stood firm on the importance of the health care subsidies that were at the heart of the dispute. The shutdown was the lo...
The government has finally reopened after a record-breaking 43-day shutdown. This was the longest shutdown in U. S. history, and it left many people wondering how we got here and what comes next. The shutdown started because Democrats wanted to fight for health care subsidies. They didn't want millions of Americans to see their health care costs go up. But in the en...
Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, is facing some tough times. Eight members of his party went against the plan, and not everyone is happy about it. Some think Schumer could have done more to stop this from happening. Schumer is 74 years old, and people are starting to wonder if he will run for another term in 2026. He hasn't said yes or no yet. For now,...
California's upcoming governor race is heating up, and health care is the hot topic. With costs rising and access shrinking, candidates are stepping up to share their plans. But will their promises translate into real change? The state's health care system is under pressure. Prices are going up, and more people are struggling to get the care they need. Candidates ar...
A group of eight Democratic senators chose to end the government shutdown, which has left many Democrats upset. They feel like the deal did not achieve much on health care after 40 days of fighting. Some Democrats, like California's Governor Gavin Newsom and Senator Chris Murphy from Connecticut, were not happy. They said the deal was not good for the party or its po...