… tools such as whiteboards and other non-verbal techniques so they can better care for patients who cannot speak because they are intubated or connected to a … “It is not just bringing the communication boards but making it easy to use for these extremely busy nurses and providers in the work environment.” The boards, … and Scibilia co-presented “Envisioning & Creating an Acute Care AAC Program for Adult Inpatients” at the 2019 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association annual …

… found a way to turn empathy, compassion, and humor into some much-needed remedies for healthcare workers who have been living under the burden of a deadly pandemic. … focused and transformational,” he said, adding that leaders should look for ways to express and practice gratitude and encourage their workers to do the … recalled his younger days when he dressed up as a clown called “Dr. Bumble” to visit local hospitals, among them Boston Children’s Hospital. It was his interaction …

… never going to solve this until our health care workers reflect the patients for whom they care, and it’s exciting that the Institute wants to make it a cornerstone of its mission going forward. These funds will support students for years to come and are a step in the right direction.” Clare McCully, the … “While the Institute has dramatically increased the amount of financial aid for all students over the past several years, we realized we needed to improve our …

… Going For The Gold: Behind The Scenes at the Olympics with MGH Institute Alumna Deirdre … Going For The Gold: Behind The Scenes at the Olympics with MGH Institute Alumna Deirdre … Athlete’s Village where  MGH Institute alumna Deirdre McLoughlin will be living for the next 17 days. But it’s the Olympic rings hanging on the Tower’s south side … Now, the 12-year veteran of the USRowing Sports Medicine Staff is with the team for her third Olympics – a privilege and responsibility she’s never taken lightly.  …

… career in improving health outcomes, mentoring nurse leaders, and advocating for patients.  “To be nominated by the nurse leaders that I have incredible respect for is something special,” said Ives Erickson, who formally will be designated on … to became Senior Vice President of Patient Care and Chief Nurse at Mass General for 21 years, then helped shape research, policies, and diversity initiatives, …

… there anyone who can help bring down the rate of gun violence and death? Nurses, for one.  Three School of Nursing advanced practice faculty, assistant professor … outcome related to gun ownership or storage and professionals did not assess for this unique risk that is well established in healthcare literature.” Hall, … is limited. “Often we have so many required assessments to review during a visit,” said Hall. “We need to discuss your blood pressure, lab results, and other …