Another set of eyes might be watching health care workers. Patients in intensive care need increased supervision; responding to this need, some critical care units are installing cameras in their ICUs. The idea is not to replace health care workers “on the ground,” but to support them. “Tele-ICU” nurses can monitor multiple patients at once […]
Stanbridge College would like to extend a very Happy Thanksgiving to our students, staff and faculty. On this holiday, we’d like to encourage you to give back to those in need, give thanks for what you have and give joy to the ones you love. Enjoy the celebration of giving!
A recent study found that robot assisted physical therapy may work better at improving mobility in stroke patients than regular therapy. The study consisted of 20 stroke patients with weaknesses on one side or area of their body and limited mobility. 10 patients worked with occupational therapy techniques as a control group, while the other […]
Stanbridge College recently shipped out 100 Christmas stocking care packages to US Marines currently serving overseas in Afghanistan and other areas. Students, staff and faculty from the Orange County based technical college, donated items including Christmas cards, food snacks and men’s socks and packed the donations in festive Christmas stockings. Carlo Castaneda, Stanbridge College Occupational […]
A recent study found unsurprising results regarding the contamination of nursing uniforms and scrubs. Over 50% of nursing uniforms were found to harbor at least one pathogen. Pockets were especially contaminated. The bottom line? Scrubs and uniforms do harbor bacteria, and while no studies yet prove that contaminated uniforms spread infection amongst patients, researchers caution […]
In our efforts to spread Christmas cheer, Stanbridge College REACH is once again partnering with Toys for Tots to host a Christmas Toy Drive for children in need in our Orange County community. To children, Christmas is a special time of year when they wish that Santa will have the perfect toy waiting for […]
Most people today, both young and old have an increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association CTS “is a term that refers to nerve compression in their wrists, hands and/or fingers that result in pain, a burning sensation, numbness and/or tingling.” Causes can be from a repetitive […]
Are you a good communicator? In a nurse’s daily interactions with patients, the ability to communicate in a clear manner is vital. The next time you communicate with a patient, be mindful of these suggestions from NurseZone: Communication goes both ways. Engage patients in a dialogue; help them understand and come to a decision about […]
Standbridge University announces the quarterly Favorite Charity Contest where students, faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate their favorite charity and tell us why the Stanbridge community should contribute to its mission. Please post a nomination for your favorite charity on the Stanbridge University Facebook page. All Facebook submissions will be a part of the […]
This holiday season, Stanbridge College asks you to help us serving a warm Thanksgiving meal to hundreds of homeless and needy in Orange County. On November 26th, Stanbridge College is once again partnering with Mariners Outreach to prepare and serve food to over 400 people. These people do not have the luxury of a […]