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The article discusses the importance of communication partnering in supporting patients with dementia. Topics include the development of Dementia Collaborative Coaching (DCC) program, essential tenets that underpin the DCC program's mission to bolster communication access for residents with dementia, and advocacy for communication access in skilled nursing communities.

Program evaluation is a critical tool for understanding and improving organizational activities and systems. This report updates the 1999 CDC Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health (CDC. Framework for program evaluation in public health. MMWR Recomm Rep 1999;48[No. RR-11];1--40) by integrating major advancements in the fields of evaluation and public health, lessons learned from practical applications of the original framework, and current Federal agency policies and practices. A practical, nonprescriptive tool, the updated 2024 framework is designed to summarize and organize essential elements of program evaluation, and can be applied at any level from individual programs to broader systems by novices and experts for planning and implementing an evaluation. Although many of the key aspects from the 1999 framework remain, certain key differences exist. For example, this updated framework also includes six steps that describe the general process of evaluation planning and implementation, but some content and step names have changed (e.g., the first step has been renamed Assess context). The standards for high-quality evaluation remain central to the framework, although they have been updated to the five Federal evaluation standards. The most substantial change from the 1999 framework is the addition of three cross-cutting actions that are core tenets to incorporate within each evaluation step: engage collaboratively, advance equity, and learn from and use insights. The 2024 framework provides a guide for designing and conducting evaluation across many topics within and outside of public health that anyone involved in program evaluation efforts can use alone or in conjunction with other evaluation approaches, tools, or methods to build evidence, understand programs, and refine evidence-based decision-making to improve all program outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the escalating challenges of misinformation and disinformation in the 2024 elections, exacerbated by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Topics include the impact of AI on election integrity, methods of AI-driven disinformation such as deepfakes and fake social media accounts, and efforts by various countries and tech companies to combat these issues.

The article profiles audiologists and speech-language pathologists who intend to work in the field of communication sciences and disorders. These include Darius Laron Thomas, Wynde Vastine, Sindhu Chennupati, Kevin Kock, Arynn Byrd, Sarah Kingsbury, Shaina Aktan, Pumpki Lei Su, Jasmine Simmons, Amanda Brown, Jovany Estrada and Courtney Baker.

To attract more prospective SLPs to graduate programs--and fill local schools' needs for more SLPs--some education agencies and universities are collaborating to cover tuition in exchange for students committing to work in their schools. Other efforts focus on making it easier for prospective SLPs to attend graduate school while working full time. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Why you should read this article: • To recognise the strengths that neurodivergent nursing students can bring to practice • To understand how practice assessors and supervisors can develop neuro-inclusive learning environments • To contribute towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD (UK readers) • To contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers). Neurodivergent conditions such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and Tourette’s syndrome are common, and it is highly likely that practice assessors and supervisors will be asked to support neurodivergent nursing students in their practice learning environments. This article details the strengths that neurodivergent students can bring to nursing, as well as some of the challenges they may experience in practice settings. It outlines how practice assessors and supervisors can develop neuro-inclusive learning environments where neurodivergent students can thrive, as well as how to support them if they are not meeting their required proficiencies. The authors also discuss how appropriate reasonable adjustments can be implemented by using a collaborative approach with students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article highlights the Difficult Airway Response Team (DART) program introduced at Mission HCA Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina to include critical care speech-language pathologists (SLP). It describes how DART works to increase the likelihood of survival in critical care. It discusses the role of SLP in helping identify potential airway problems and supporting difficult airway awareness, as well as the inclusion of SLPS into the reactive and proactive screening for DART activation.

The article highlights the Multilingual Speech Coach Team launched in the Bronx, New York City that is composed of speech-language pathologists (SLP) who provide specialized support services across schools to help students with learning disabilities. It discusses goals of the team that include language development and access to special education resources. Focus is given on the teamwork of SLPs by hosting family breakfasts, community fairs and arts-and-crafts sessions for students and parents.

The article presents the 2024 Library Systems report which documents investments of libraries in strategic technology products in 2023. Topics discussed include notable business events including the announcement by Civica that it would be acquired by Blackstone from Partners Group, the emergence of EBSCO Information Services as a major provider of technologies for libraries, and competitiveness of mid-sized businesses.

Why you should read this article: • To recognise the factors that may be affecting communication within your team • To be aware of how interpersonal relationships and organisational culture can affect team communication and performance • To consider strategies that you could use in your practice to enhance communication with your colleagues. Effective communication within nursing and multiprofessional healthcare teams is essential to promote patient safety. However, communication is a complex concept comprising various elements and variables that affect how messages are delivered, received and interpreted. In this article, the author explores communication within healthcare teams and provides some insight into the factors that affect team communication, such as interpersonal relationships. The author also explores organisational culture and cultural sensitivity, and discusses some evidence-based approaches to enhancing communication within healthcare teams. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the discussion on Library of Congress (LC), emphasizing its vast collections, digitization efforts, and educational outreach programs. Topics include LC's Teaching With Primary Sources program, teacher's guides for various media, and classroom materials like primary source sets and lesson plans.

The article focuses on the development and launching of a community-nested, interprofessional clinic, the Healthy Development Community Clinic by faculty members at San José State University (SJSU). Topics discussed include how they developed the clinic, services they offered at the clinic, and events they routinely offer based on input from school staff, students, and community members.

Teamwork is one of the most fundamental elements of providing safe healthcare. Effective team working has been found to reduce errors, increase patient safety and improve patient mortality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Why you should read this article: • To increase your knowledge of the physical and psychological effects of anorexia nervosa • To recognise the challenges of providing care to patients with anorexia nervosa in acute hospital settings • To enhance your ability to deliver psychologically informed care to patients with anorexia nervosa Anorexia nervosa is a challenging and highly distressing illness associated with significant and often debilitating symptoms that affect the person's physical and mental well-being, as well as their wider social networks. Although some patients can make important steps in their recovery in the community, many will become significantly unwell and require medical stabilisation and refeeding in an acute medical ward as a result of significant weight loss. This article describes some of the challenges experienced by adult nurses when caring for patients with anorexia nervosa on acute medical wards and explores how the patient's distress may manifest and complicate the recovery process. The article also discusses the principles of psychologically informed care and therapeutic interactions that nurses can use to promote recovery and ensure optimal practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Why you should read this article: • To increase your understanding of person-centred care • To recognise some of the barriers and facilitators to delivering person-centred care • To enhance your knowledge of different approaches that can be used to support person-centred care Person-centred care involves nurses working in partnership with patients to ensure their needs and preferences are at the centre of their healthcare, as well as considering the biographical and social factors that are relevant to the person's health. This aims to support patients in developing the knowledge, confidence and skills to make informed decisions about treatment and to manage their own care where possible. This article discusses the concept of person-centred care and considers some of the facilitators and barriers that may affect its implementation in healthcare practice. It also explores some of the approaches that nurses can use to support person-centred care, such as cultural humility and role modelling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is no shortage of evidence that bullying is a pervasive problem in healthcare generally, and in nursing particularly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Why you should read this article: • To enhance your knowledge of the roles of nursing associate and assistant practitioner • To reflect on the leadership skills needed by various members of the multi-tiered nursing team • To improve your understanding of relational leadership styles, in particular compassionate leadership In a challenging global healthcare climate, new workforce models are required to address the ongoing shortfall in the number of nurses. One way of addressing the workforce crisis in the NHS has been to introduce the roles of nursing associate and assistant practitioner, which are designed to support registered healthcare professionals in their work and 'bridge the gap' between registered professionals and support workers. This article examines the leadership skills required of nurses when seeking to embed these roles in practice, and the leadership skills assistant practitioners and nursing associates themselves need to take their place in the team. The author also discusses the need for nurses to adopt a relational leadership style, hone their delegation skills and foster a climate of psychological safety for their assistant practitioner and nursing associate colleagues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the importance of content calendars for content creators, emphasizing their role in keeping creators organized and on track. Topics include choosing the right tool, such as Asana or Google Sheets, for content planning, considering factors like scalability, usability, and price. The article also discusses best practices for populating the calendar, including collaboration and the use of market research to ensure alignment with broader marketing strategies.

An interview with poets Reginald Dwayne Betts and Randall Horton about their work, censorship and access to their literature in prisons, and their hopes for American Library Association's (ALA's) revised "Standards for Library Services for the Incarcerated or Detained," coedited by Horton, is presented. They talk about the impact of incarceration on their development as writers, readers, and library users and the kind of access in the experience of incarceration they hope for the standards.

Why you should read this article: • To enhance your knowledge of the factors that can increase the risk of suicide among healthcare staff • To be aware of the actions that nurses can take with their colleagues to reduce the risk of suicide • To count towards revalidation as part of your 35 hours of CPD, or you may wish to write a reflective account (UK readers) • To contribute towards your professional development and local registration renewal requirements (non-UK readers) Reducing the number of deaths by suicide is an important area in public health. Several factors, including excessive workload demands and burnout, mean that healthcare staff such as nurses are at higher risk of death by suicide compared with people working in other occupations. This article explores the contributory factors involved in suicide among healthcare professionals and outlines some of the methods that nurses can use to enquire about suicide risk with their colleagues. It also details appropriate interventions that nurses can use to reduce the risk of suicide among their colleagues. The authors aim to increase nurses' understanding of their role in suicide prevention in the healthcare workforce. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Why you should read this article: • To refresh your knowledge of the causes of, and risk factors for, development of surgical site infections • To be aware of a range of strategies to prevent the development of surgical site infections • To recognise the importance of adopting a holistic approach to prevention and management of surgical site infections Surgical site infections (SSIs) are commonly reported healthcare-acquired infections that can have a detrimental effect on patient outcomes and quality of life. SSIs are associated with longer periods of hospitalisation and increased patient morbidity and mortality. A rigorous approach is required to identify and manage the risk of infection across the preoperative, intraoperative and post-operative phases of care. This article describes the causes of, risk factors for development and signs and symptoms of SSIs. The author emphasises the importance of a collaborative, holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the prevention and management of SSIs, which involves the nurse and other healthcare professionals working in partnership with the patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the views of clinician-scientists Shigeru Kinoshita and Edward J. Holland on the origins of their innovations and the essence of their profession. They describe the benefits of collaboration with other researchers in the field of ophthalmology. Holland discusses resistance to change as one of the biggest barriers to new ideas. Kinoshita and Holland also offer advice to aspiring clinician-scientists.

Clinical nurse educator (CNE) is an exciting and emerging role, with a diverse and rewarding career pathway that reflects the complexity of health and social care. A CNE is a specialist, enhanced or advanced practitioner responsible for preserving and sharing the skills and expertise necessary for the healthcare workforce to develop and deliver excellence across a wide variety of settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the presentation of first in-person event by experts and leaders representing government, academic, public, and school libraries in New York City on September 21, 2024 to coincide with a session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

The article focuses on the significance of fostering a culture of innovation within organizations to enhance competitiveness. Topics include the role of leadership in encouraging team feedback, the benefits of creative ideation workshops for generating and refining ideas, and the importance of team ownership in project development.

The article focuses on the importance of embracing neurodiversity in law librarianship to support the well-being and success of neurodivergent individuals. Topics include the prevalence of neurodivergent conditions, personal experiences of individuals like Mike Muehe, and strategies for creating inclusive environments that foster understanding and accessibility in libraries.

The author shares how she advocates for the resources and staff to support augmented and alternative communication (AAC) across her urban district. She discusses the main barriers to widespread, supported AA C provision revealed by her data analysis, the teach-model-coach-review approach for AAC support, and the focus of their coaching.

The article reports on the collaboration of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) with a variety of national educational organizations to advocate for state and national school-based policies to aid members. Topics include its collaboration with the National Education Association (NEA), a joint virtual town hall hosted by the ASHA and NEA in January 2024, and updated ASHA information on teacher unions.

The author reflects on having the audiology and speech-language pathology professions under the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). She discusses the common vision shared by the two professions, important differences between audiology and speech-language pathology, and one of the things the author learned about collaboration.

The nursing workforce has no confidence in the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and it will need to make significant changes to regain their trust. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses a U.S. academic library's continued offering of free summer programming for refugee and asylum-seeker families as of September 2024. It cites the Northwestern University-World Relief Fun Summer Program's encouragement of participants toward new academic skills, leadership experience, and community connections. Also noted is the realization of powerful learning as personal relationships take root.

The article mentions the Reference and User Services Assocition's (RUSA) update of its "Model Interlibrary Loan License Clause" document that outlines U.S. libraries' rights to share copyrighted materials as of May 31, 2024.

The effects of age discrimination – prejudicial behaviour based on age, particularly towards older people – can be severe. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article describes the strategy used by the audiologist-speech language pathology (SLP) team at Baylor University's autism clinic/preschool in Waco, Texas to ensure autistic children are able to complete hearing screening. It provides an overview of the assessment of autistic children for hearing loss by checking their access to sound based on their responses to environmental noises. Techniques used to obtain reliable results include social stories, visual schedules and sound field testing.

The article offers guidance to speech language pathologists for getting started in pediatric hospitals. It describes soft skills needed including shared decision-making among health care providers and families, communication with the interprofessional team, flexibility and patience in stressful situations. It identifies qualifications and experiences that help indicate one's ability to transition into pediatric health care, as well as recourses for support like mentorship and networking.

The article offers insights on the provision of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information by libraries in 2023. Topics discussed include the fears and biases in asking SRH questions at the reference desk, library users' concern for privacy and confidentiality, and measures like curating content and holding of video tutorials that libraries can take to address accessibility concerns. Also noted is the need to regularly review SRH material for accuracy, currency, and inclusivity.

Why you should read this article: • To learn about a study that was undertaken to explore the experiences of nursing students who also work as healthcare support workers (HCSWs) • To recognise the challenges that nursing students may encounter when working as an HCSW • To consider how those undertaking dual roles as nursing students and HCSWs could be supported to avoid issues such as role confusion Background: Preregistration nursing students frequently seek employment as healthcare support workers (HCSWs). However, little is known about their experience of alternating between these two roles. Aim: To explore the experiences of preregistration nursing students working as healthcare support workers. Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with three preregistration nursing students working part-time as HCSWs in the NHS. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Findings: Analysis of the interview data produced the overarching theme of 'walking the tightrope'. The overarching theme contained four subthemes: 'preparing to get on the tightrope'; 'balancing on the tightrope'; 'having the stamina to stay on the tightrope'; and 'preparing to get off the tightrope'. Conclusion: Nursing students gained experience and confidence while working as HCSWs, but were challenged by the limitations and demands of the role. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses U.S. libraries' use of learning centers to provide focused, self-directed activities where learners work independently or collaboratively in 2023. Topics covered include the option of choice to make learners take an active role in their education, the development of resiliency in the learner, and the provision of play activities in the context of learning. Also noted is the logistics necessary in establishing learning centers in a school library.

The article presents the experiences of library officials on the use innovative solutions in medical librarianship. Jennifer Davis states that she collaborated on a virtual reality (VR) project that would teach data management skills to health sciences students, while Gail Kouame cites VR's immersive quality that allows a person to experience a situation as though it were almost real. Also noted is Lachelle Smith's receipt of positive VR feedback from students.

The article offers information on the metaverse, the technology that allows ophthalmologists to mingle with colleagues worldwide. Topics discussed include virtual reality (VR) software platform options for accessing the metaverse, hardware frameworks that support the use of necessary software, and steps to follow to connect with colleagues in metaverse.

The article announces the release by the American Library Association (ALA) on March 27, 2024 of "Media Literacy for Adults: Architecture of the Internet Programming Guide," designed to help library workers assist adults in understanding how the Internet works and affects their lives.

Have you been called ‘the band 5’ or ‘the student’ in the workplace or on placement? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

An interview with Bonnie An Henderson, program director and cofounder of the EnVision Summit on ophthalmology and optometry, is presented. She describes the family-friendly nature of the meeting that makes it unique. Henderson explains the growth of the optometry track of the meeting and the significance of its youth program. She also discusses the benefits of the shared optometric and ophthalmic meeting for the eye care community.

The article announces the 2024 Clinical Achievement Awards presented by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation including Frank R. Kleffner Lifetime Clinical Career Award to Barbara S. Herrmann, Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement to John Tetnowski, and Rolland J. Van Hattum Award for Contribution in the Schools to Kyle Greene-Pendelton.