Communities of Care

05/19/2023

Listening to patients' lungs is an important part of being a nurse. Here's a short guide to some common lung sounds and their causes.

Our nurses often have to monitor our patients' breathing and lung sounds, to ensure that they are clear and healthy. This helpful guide from EMTPrep plays a var

05/10/2023

This week, May 6-12, is National Nurses Week! We are so grateful to each and every one of our nurses for providing the highest caliber of professional and compassionate care to our clients!

This week, we want to honor National Nurses Week, May 6-12! National Nurses Day was established in 1982, first by the American Nursing Association and then b

05/06/2023

Today, and every day, we celebrate our amazing nurses!! Nurses are the strongest, kindest, and bravest people, and we are grateful to work with them. Happy National Nurses Day 2023!

05/04/2023

What does it look like for us to practice putting clients first, in every aspect of the care journey? This week’s blog has plenty of answers! Communities of Care is proud to be an industry leader in Minnesota home care!

We’ve discussed the importance of customized care for our clients (here and here) because it is a cornerstone of our values as a home care agency, and informs

04/22/2023

We’re always looking for new applicants, but what does it take to work at Communities of Care? This week we’re breaking down our particular home care niche, and why we chose to work with RNs and LPNs in particular.

Communities of Care holds a comprehensive home care nursing license, and we employ only RNs and LPNs. Other agencies also staff unlicensed personnel such as CNA

04/13/2023

Many of our clients are on ventilators, but not many people outside the healthcare industry know what they are or how they work. This week, we’ve got a crash course on this common form of medical assistance.

Many of our patients are on ventilators, but people who aren't familiar with these devices might have some questions. According to the National Heart, Lung, an

04/06/2023

To celebrate Medication Safety Week, here are just a few of the ways we keep our patients and their medications safe at Communities of Care

This week (April 1-7) is Medication Safety Week! Medications, properly administered, are an important part of the care we provide to our patients. This ov

03/28/2023

Magnesium has been getting a lot of attention lately, but is it well-deserved? Let’s take a look at the benefits of the newest nutritional trend.

Magnesium has been getting a lot of buzz lately as a "miracle supplement" that helps with all sorts of issues. But what can it actually do for us? Here are some

03/23/2023

We're happy to celebrate Brain Injury Awareness Month this March!

This week, we want to recognize Brain Injury Awareness Month, which is happening this March! The Brain Injury Association of America is hosting events online an

03/14/2023

We love highlighting adaptive healthcare innovations, so who better than Izzy Wheels? Two Irish sisters have launched a fun, colorful brand of interchangeable wheelchair covers to help everyone express their personality and show off their independence.

A while ago, we shared the story of the brand No Limbits and how Erica Cole is raising awareness of the need for inclusive and adaptive clothing. But how does

02/23/2023

This week, we want to discuss one of the conditions a typical client may face. Here's an overview of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Communities of Care takes pride in providing high-quality care for pediatric patients with complex medical needs. But what are these complex medical needs? One

02/14/2023

Today and every day, we are proud to serve our community with care from the heart. Happy Valentine's Day!

We wish all of our clients, staff, and readers a happy Valentine's Day! The care we provide for our clients has come from the heart for over twenty years. We ar