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*Surg Site Prevent Infection ... Surgical Site Infection Prevent ... these: Pain at the surgical site that gets worse A red streak, worse redness, or puffiness ... these infections. Preventing a Surgical Site Infection A risk of any surgery is an infection ... 89221;Preventing Surgical Site Infections;surgical site infections, prevention;infection, surgical ... site, prevention;surgical site infections, causes, surgical site infections, risk factors;surgical

Preconception Care ... get ready for a healthy pregnancy is a pre-pregnancy exam. This is often called preconception care ... anemia. It's a serious blood disorder that mainly happens in African Americans. Another is Tay-Sachs ... pregnancy;pre-pregnancy examination;preconceptual care;p01229

*Choosing a Provider ... healthcare provider about your home health or hospice care needs. When looking for a provider ... departments makes a home health or hospice care provider eligible for Medicare (and sometimes Medicaid ... home care provider;hospice care provider;home health provider;elder care provider;P00599

*Kidney Failure Self Care ... . Checking in Circle the statements below that are true for you. For each statement you don’t circle, ask a ... healthcare provider to help you learn what you need to know: I have a list of all the medicines ... Nephrology;kidney problems;kidney failure Self-care;kidney failure medications;renal;np1013a;83162

*Incision Care Abdomen ... soap and water are not available. Put all your supplies on a clean cloth or paper towel. Open a ... incision Clean the incision and apply a new dressing as directed. Put all used supplies in the ... ;Postoperative Care;Postoperative Procedure;wound care;abdominal wound;Wound Healing;wound Site Care ... ;incision Site Care;removing Old Dressing;replacing dressing;placing new dressing;Dressing care

prone to loneliness, it’s a mental state that can affect all age groups. Ongoing research shows that ... . Even before the pandemic, experts noted that loneliness was a growing mental health problem in ... COVID-19;disease prevention;coronavirus;social interaction;loneliness;pandemic;social distancing;4902;community level;COVID-19 community transmission

* Choosing a Rehab Center ... facilities, and community health centers. Read on to learn about what to look for when choosing a ... rehab facilities and services: Does my insurance company have a preferred rehab provider that I ... P01151;rehabilitation facility;choosing rehabilitative care;Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities;p01151

if you have a severe sprain. A splint may be all that you need. Or you may only need a sling for 1 ... A sprain is a tear in a ligament that happens when it’s stretched too hard. A sprain is treated ... sprain; sling; elastic bandage; splint; cast; ligament injury; splint and cast care; RICE

Teens: Finding a Primary Care Provider After Cancer You’ve been through a lot, but now your cancer ... solid plan to take care of your health after cancer. Having a great primary care provider will help ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

*Self Advocate for Quality Care ... healthcare Taking an active role in choices about your care can make a big difference. Consider you and ... your healthcare provider a team—one that is solely focused on your health. To make sure you are ... healthcare provider communication;active role;quality care;self-advocacy

care, and lower health costs. How to Be a Well-Informed Healthcare User Taking the time to ... . Choose a coverage level that meets, but doesn't go beyond your needs. Understand your financial ... medical consumer;savvy medical consumer;know health plan;health plan;know your doctor;health care system;medical consumer tips

This video shows the steps of giving yourself a shot. Giving Yourself a Shot Wash your hands ... push on the plunger until one drop comes from the tip of the needle. Clean the injection site with an ... A90342; medication use; self-injection; disease management; self-care

biggest difference between an urgent-care facility and a healthcare provider's office is that you can ... surgeries are performed in locations other than a hospital operating room. Where to Get Medical Care ... urgent-care centers;offsite treatment facilities;offsite health care options;retail store sites ... advantages;retail store sites disadvantages;Ambulatory surgery centers advantages;ambulatory surgery

Getting Support as a Single Parent ... , and offers child care. Advantages of a support group Here are some of the specific benefits you ... organizations in your area or check out their Web sites to find a support group: Your local YMCA

medical care, support, and community services that you need. They can talk to your healthcare providers ... of things to help you, such as: Coordinate your medical care A case manager can make sure that ... patient navigator;care manager;care coordinator;case manager;disease management;61157

: Ask for help. Other members of your family, community, and circle of friends may want to lend a ... are raising their grandchildren. Set up a support network that will be available when you need it

Selecting a Hospital ... surgery or treatment for a particular health condition, taking time to find a hospital that ... condition, or are having elective surgery, taking time to find a hospital that meets your needs is well

care provider. Or you may see a specialist, such as an orthopedic surgeon. Taking all the right ... video describes these different treatments. Caring for a Bone Fracture A broken or cracked bone

*Self Care After Birth ... Caring for Yourself After Birth ... with becoming a new mother. You and your partner are also learning how to care for your newborn and ... how to function as a changed family unit. You need to take good care of yourself to rebuild your ... maternal care;postpartum care;p02693

Connecting with a Child Who Has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) ... disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. It affects how children interact and communicate with others ... may be a combination of genes they are born with and something in their environment that sets off