Tu Salud Main Site : TuSalud Tips http://www.tusaludmag.com Smart & Strong CMS 3.1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:37 -0400 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:00:37 -0400 Why Floss Every Day? http://www.tusaludmag.com/rssredir/articles/oral_health_floss_teeth_2541_21247.shtml Using this oral health aid is the single most important factor in preventing gum disease, a condition that affects more than 50 percent of adults. Spend two to three minutes flossing at least once a day. Not flossing because it irritates your gums? The more often you floss, the tougher your gums will become.

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]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Know Your Care Team Members' Names http://www.tusaludmag.com/rssredir/articles/doctor_nurses_names_2541_20951.shtml
Patient Checklist
One recent study found that as many as 75 percent of patients can't name any doctor who took care of them in the hospital. Says Elizabeth Bailey, a patient advocate and author of The Patient's Checklist, knowing the names of the doctors and nurses who treat you is the best defense against feeling like just another anonymous patient. Using names encourage the human connection. Knowing names helps create the sense that everyone is on the same team-your hospital care team.

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]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Remember, Clean Hands Protect Patients http://www.tusaludmag.com/rssredir/articles/clean_hands_patients_2541_15698.shtml
Patient Checklist
Every six minutes a patient dies in an American hospital from a hospital acquired infection—an infection acquired after admission —usually from a healthcare worker’s failure to simply wash his or her hands. Patients and family should not hesitate to ask physicians, nurses and all other care providers if they have washed their hands before any contact with the patient. Keep a large bottle of hand sanitizer on the patient’s bedside table—as a reminder to everyone: patient, family, visitors and care staff—that everyone must keep their hands clean at all times, suggests Elizabeth Bailey, a patient advocate and author of The Patient’s Checklist.

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]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Know These 5 Safe Medication Rights http://www.tusaludmag.com/rssredir/articles/safe_medication_rights_2541_16036.shtml
Patient Checklist
On average a hospital patient is subject to one medication error a day—from delays in getting a needed medication to an oversight about a drug allergy to mix-ups with patients and correct medications. Nursing students learn "The 5 Rights" for safe medication and patients and family members should also use this simple checklist to make sure your medications are always right, says Elizabeth Bailey, a patient advocate and author of The Patient's Checklist.

  1. The right drug
  2. The right dose
  3. The right route (pill, shot, IV, etc.)
  4. The right schedule
  5. The right patient-that means you!

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]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 How to Train through a Minor Injury http://www.tusaludmag.com/rssredir/articles/train_minor_injury_2541_18633.shtml Okay. You pushed your workout a little too hard and hurt yourself. But you want to keep training. First the good news: You can still stay active as long as you exercise caution and use common sense. Rule #1: Take care of your injury—rest, ice, compress and elevate your injured bodypart—until swelling fades and pain disappears. Rule #2: If none of the above occurs and you’re still in pain, go see the doctor. Rule #3: Work out smarter by doing low-impact exercises that won’t stress your injuries. Rule #4: Once your healed, ease into your regular workout routine.

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]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 Create a Patient Safety Net http://www.tusaludmag.com/rssredir/articles/patient_safety_net_2541_21206.shtml
Patient Checklist
Having involved family and friends is the best way to ensure better, safer care for any patient facing a hospital stay, suggests Elizabeth Bailey, a patient advocate and author of The Patient's Checklist. Family and friends can help monitor your daily care, which is essential to any patient's safety - like making sure you are getting the right medications at the right times for instance. Your family and friends know you best, can protect and promote your wishes and choices in care, and can help you speak up about a concern or speak up for you if you are unable to.

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]]> Mon, 2 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400 How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep http://www.tusaludmag.com/rssredir/articles/good_night_sleep_2541_15606.shtml
  • Completely darken the bedroom. If you cannot eliminate all light use a simple eye mask.
  • Keep the bedroom completely quiet. If you cannot eliminate outside sound use a "white noise" machine. If your partner snores get the problem corrected. Use ear plugs if necessary.
  • Make sure the bedroom is cool. Keep the temperature at 65 to 70 degrees.
  • Have a pillow and mattress that fits your body. To do this "rest test" mattresses and pillows before you buy them for at least 15 minutes.
  • Avoid takings naps after 3:00 pm. But if you must grab 40 winks, make sure it last no longer than 45 minutes long, or it could affect your ability to sleep at night.
    • All according to Robert Oexman, DC, director of the Sleep to Live Institute in Joplin, MO.

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    ]]>     Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400     Burn More Calories http://www.tusaludmag.com/rssredir/articles/burn_calories_diet_2541_21167.shtml Click here or here for more on this topic.

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