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Author: John Sims, MSN, RN, CNL - Director of SaferCare Texas Today, September 10, marks Global Suicide Prevention Day, with the month of September being recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month. For some people it’s just another awareness day on the calendar, but for me it hits closer to home.  Clay’s Story Three years ago, I lost my beautiful son to...

We have all been told that the best practices for keeping yourself and others safe during the COVID-19 pandemic include frequent hand hygiene, social distancing, and wearing masks. With schools opening back up, these guidelines can be difficult to implement. Additionally, CDC guidance for opening schools safely includes cleaning desks, doorknobs, sinks, and frequently touched surfaces in classrooms on a frequent basis; this...

When people think patient safety, health literacy probably isn’t the first thing that comes to their mind. Yet, clear communication plays an essential role in preventing patient harm. For this reason, addressing health literacy has become a primary objective for our team. Here are some common questions about health literacy and why it's a crucial part of our health care...

Have questions about wearing a mask? Why masks are important? Or how to wear one properly? Watch our video below for answers to your mask wearing questions.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIVtZfkOc34&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0ro90Hlb5906eNvGf2gkaiBB7DPTWGIQLBtDxRHqbcIdumwwEvwIsnubk

This year has presented new challenges and obstacles we didn’t foresee when planning for 2020. Covid-19 has impacted many lives and devastated the economy. The past couple of months have taught us to be resilient and adaptable due to the ever-changing Covid-19 information. It has not been easy, but it has shown us the importance of working together to overcome...