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Continued From Page 16 restrictions necessary to keep everyone safe . That meant clinical staff served roles family members normally do . We have sustained a level of vigilance for more than a year , and the fatigue from it is real . We have sought expertise in managing our own well-being . We have become caretakers for each other . Gratitude expressed by non-firstline responders has been uplifting as well . The fact that we were able to make a difference during this horrific period in world health has helped our workforce ’ s mental health . We are after all a community of professionals who chose to serve those who are ill and suffering . To be able to do nothing would have added to our suffering .
Saint Peter ’ s Healthcare System By Linda Carroll , MSN , RN-BC , VP of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer
Saint Peter ’ s University Hospital recently received its sixth consecutive Magnet designation , nursing ’ s highest honor , becoming only the fifth hospital in the world to do so . Magnet exemplifies nursing excellence in quality , service and the patient experience . The compassion , care and dedication our nurses continue to demonstrate through the COVID‐19 pandemic
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Nurses provide emotional support to their patients as well as attending to their healthcare needs .
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Grants for Children
The UnitedHealthcare Children ’ s Foundation ( UHCCF ) is a 501 ( c )( 3 ) charity that provides medical grants , up to $ 5,000 , to children who have medical needs not covered , or not fully covered , by a commercial health insurance plan . Grants help families pay for medical services and equipment such as physical , occupational and speech therapy , counseling services , surgeries , prescriptions , wheelchairs , orthotics , eyeglasses and hearing aids .
Parents or legal guardians may apply for grants at www . uhccf . org , and there is no application deadline .
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