May 12, 2010

(941)366-0801

www.RightAccordHealth.com

Local Critical Care Nurse Recognized for Career Milestone

Rosemarie Tamunday-Casanova, Administrator of Right Accord Private Duty-Home Health Care, a licensed Home Health Agency providing in-home care assistance to seniors  in Sarasota, Florida received notional recognition for reaching a significant milestone in the nursing profession: Since 1990 she has consistently maintained CCRN^R Certification offered through AACN Certification Corporation. Rosemarie is one of 1,432 CCRNs being honored this year by the corporation and the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for 20 years of continuous certification.

CCRN certification is an expert credential reserved for those who meet rigorous practice, continuing education and testing requirements in their specialty; it is not the same as an RN license, which assures the public that a nurse has the required entry-level knowledge and skills to care for patients. Certification has been linked to fewer medical errors and increased job satisfaction and confidence. Hospitals that encourage and support their nurses in becoming certified demonstrate to their patients a high level of commitment to creating an exceptional care environment and, to their nurses, a culture of professionalism and retention imperative in today’s healthcare environment.

For more information, contact Right Accord at 366-0801 or visit www.RightAccordHealth.com.

^RThe American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the largest specialty nursing organization in the world representing the interests of more than 50,000 critical care nurses. Its international headquarters are located in Aliso Viejo, California. Founded in 1969, the association has more than 240 chapters worldwide and is working toward a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and their families, where critical care nurses make their optimal contribution. Complete information about AACN is available on the Internet at www.aacn.org.

AACN Certification Corporation provides comprehensive credentialing for nurses who establish and maintain standards of excellence in acute and critical care nursing and who contribute to the achievement of optimal health outcomes for persons experiencing acute and life-threatening illness. The corporation certifies more than 59,000 nurses in the areas of acute and critical care nursing.

All persons have rights. When you become ill,  you as a client or patient have rights.

These includes:

1. The right to privacy – your personal and medical information is confidential. Medical records and communications with your physician must be kept private.
2. The right for informed consent – your physician must clearly explain the advantages and disadvantages as well as risks of any procedures, tests or treatments. You must give your permission to such care. You have the right to refuse any treatment.
3. The right to information about your condition. You must be kept up to date about your medical condition, treatments and chances for recovery.
4. The right to information about advance directives. In most cases, advance directives and your rights as a patient must be explained to you.

Advance Directives can protect people in extreme conditions. These people may be unable to communicate due to a condition such as irreversible brain damage or brain disease which can affect their ability to think as well as communicate.  People can benefit from Advance Directives if they have permanent coma or other unconscious states that can leave someone unconscious and without hope for recovery.   Advance Directives also is used when you have terminal illness or a condition from which a person is expected to die within a short period of  time.

With Advance Directives, you can direct health care providers to limit life prolonging measures when there’s little or no chance of recovery. For example, advance directives may enable patients to make their feelings known about the following:

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The procedure used to restore stopped breathing and/or heartbeat.
• Intravenous (IV) Therapy. This is used to provide food, water, and/or medication through a tube placed in a vein.
• Feeding Tubes – are inserted through the nose or stomach to provide nutrition.
• Respirators – are machines used to keep patients breathing
• Dialysis – is a method of cleaning patients’ blood by machine when kidneys no longer work properly.

2 Types of Advance Directives are:

1. Living Wills – are written instructions that explain your wishes regarding health care should you have a terminal condition.
2. Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care – is a written document where you can name a person (called proxy) to make decisions for you if you become unable to do so.

More about Advance Directives on next week posting.

RIGHT ACCORD Private Duty-Home Health Care is an agency dedicated in providing you with in-home care assistance to assist  you in maintaining  your lifestyle and independence at home. Help at home is available 24/7 in Sarasota and Manatee Counties,  or as little as few hours to allow you to stay at your own home instead. Senior care is what we are passionate about doing and we are committed to making you stay right at home a reality.

For more information or to set-up for free consultation call us at (941) 366-0801.

The event is an all day event with VIP Ticketed Attendees in the morning with Continental breakfast and hear three Keynote Speakers. The afternoon sessions will be free and open to the public with full access to sponsor booths and stage performances from the Arts Community.

RIGHT ACCORD will have its booth in participation of the event’s goal. The overall goal is to provide essential and timely resources targeted towards the senior citizens in the community, their families, and friends, as well as key personnel in the health care industry. It is a not-for-profit event and all proceeds from the event will benefit the Alderman Oaks Lifecare Services and Prostate Cancer Prevention Foundation.

The event will take place from 9:30am to 4:00pm  at:

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium located at:

801 North Tamiami Road, Sarasota, Florida 34236

RIGHT ACCORD Private Duty-Home Care will be sponsoring Free Blood Pressure Screening and Fall Risk Assessment. There will be raffles and door prizes at the booth.

RIGHT ACCORD is the finest home care agency in Sarasota providing in-home care assistance to seniors who prefer to stay at home. Feel free to contact us for a free in-home assessment and consultation for your needs. If we cannot help you, we will provide you with the resources that may best suit your needs. We partner with different organizations in the community to best provide you with the appropriate care.

We have assisted many seniors in the Sarasota County in achieving their dream of staying at the comfort of their homes as long as they possibly can without imposing the burden to others. We make sure you stay at your own home instead.

Stop by our booth at the Sarasota Senior Living Expo to learn more about our services.

We are rasing bail out money as a commitment to the Sarasota, Florida MDA Telethon. Any donation toward my bail will not only help set me free, but will also help many area children and adults with muscle diseases by adding vital funds to MDA’s research efforts and health care needs.

I’m serving time for Jerry’s Kids. By participating in this event, we’re making a difference in the fight against muscular dystrophy. Any donation towards the “bail out money” will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s local health care service programs in Sarasota, Florida as well as worldwide research efforts.