As of September 2008, The Social Security administration has issued a Direct Express pre paid credit card to the 3.9 million people on Social Security and disability nationwide. The purpose of this card is to enable recipients with no bank accounts or those who may not like getting a check in the mail, to now have a card that will automatically have their al […]

Meaningful use of electronic medical records may mean something different to those who are not listening in on the ongoing health debates. In fact, it may be rather shocking to learn that the positive use of that descriptive phrase has turned negative. […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tobacco use causes more deaths each year than HIV, illegal drug use, alcohol use, suicides, motor vehicle injuries, and murders combined. Are your CNAs aware of the effects of smoking? Do they know how to help clients who are trying to kick the habit? By sharing the following information and […]

Assisting clients at meal time is part of the job of a nursing assistant. Do the CNAs at your workplace know how crucial this daily task is to their clients? Are they aware of the different issues that can affect appetite and the ability to eat? By sharing the following information and tips at your next CNA inservice meeting, you may give your aides a new ou […]