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Someone You Should Know: Rowan, RN
Rowan, RN, has always known she wanted to become a nurse. After graduating from Alverno College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she saw another learning opportunity in IPI’s year-long Home Nursing Residency Program. Now, just two months shy of completing the program, Rowan says she has learned a great deal from caring for medically complex, ventilator-dependent patients at home, and looks forward to a long career in nursing. We recently sat down with Rowan to find out about her time in the program, what she plans to do next, and what she has learned from her patients.
Raising Awareness of Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day is an annual observance day focused on raising awareness about rare diseases and their impact on the lives of patients, caregivers, healthcare, and public policy. Those diseases affecting less than 200,000 Americans at any given time are considered rare. Approximately 80% of rare diseases have genetic origins and 50% affect children.
Tips from Nurses on Staying Heart Healthy
Heart disease has been the leading cause of death among Americans for over 15 years. It’s important to remember that stress is a crucial component that can jeopardize a healthy heart. Nurses encounter countless psychosocial risk factors that can lead to occupational stress – a type of stress that is work-related and affects many professionals daily.
Independence Plus, Inc. Announces New Mission/Vision Statement
As part of our strategic planning process, Independence Plus is pleased to announce a newly established mission and vision statement. Our updated mission and vision emphasizes the company’s longtime core values, while more effectively describing what WE strive to accomplish.
10 Patient Success Stories of 2015
As we dive full force into 2016, we continue to be reminded of all the blessings of 2015. The success stories we share on this blog give us hope and inspiration for the New Year, and remind us about what really matters: Providing people with complex medical and respiratory needs the opportunity to live fulfilling lives at home.
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What Sets Us Apart [INFOGRAPHIC]
Independence Plus is not just a staffing or equipment agency. Our niche is that we serve people with complex medical and respiratory needs – and we keep them out of the hospital by providing many “extras” that go beyond the standard fare. We created this simple, easy-to-read infographic to showcase some of what sets us apart from other homecare providers.
Zero Deficiencies in All Three Service Lines!
Last month, we welcomed CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Program) surveyors into our facilities and patient homes, and guess what they found? ZERO deficiencies in all three service lines!
Someone You Should Know: Carol Buer, Vice President of Operations
Carol Buer, MS, MBA, FACHE, can be found working at Independence Plus’ administrative office as the Vice President of Operations for Home Health and Home Nursing. With more than 25 years of experience in healthcare administration, Carol is passionate about helping people live meaningful and productive lives, regardless of their disease processes.
18 Resources for Ventilator-Dependent Patients
We created a list of some favorite resources for ventilator-dependent patients living at home. Click on the name of any resource to find out more. Also, if we missed one of your favorite resources, please share it with us in the comments!
15 Patient Success Stories of 2014
As 2014 comes to an end, we find ourselves reflecting on the good news we celebrated and shared on our blog this year. Please take a moment to read about some of our proudest moments of 2014!
Nurse on the Street: How long have you been a nurse?
We recently asked some of our nurses, “How long have you been a nurse?” Watch our newest “Nurse on the Street” video to see the many faces of Independence Plus – and to find out what our nurses had to say!
Grow With Us
We’re expanding our services and offerings. We want you to be a part of the team that is delivering personalized, individual, people-focused skilled home healthcare to those in need. Come join us.