February 2012          Volume 12, Issue 4

 

Do you have a heart?

February is heart health awareness month!

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Spring 2012 Faith Community Nurse Class will begin on February 15, 2012

See the PREPARATION page for additional information

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February FCN Network Meeting - February 9, 2012

Depression - A Whole Person Experience

Check the Newsletter to download the flyer with additional details about the meeting.

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On-Line Format for Monthly Stats Reporting - The NEW on-line monthly stats tool is only a click away! Click HERE  See below (New Resources) for revised form that can be mailed or faxed.

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Monthly Newsletter  February Newsletter

Previous Newsletters:
January Newsletter
November Newsletter  
October Newsletter

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   Connecting family and friends during serious health events. When loved ones are sick it can be difficult to keep everyone up to date. CaringBridge® is a wonderful resource. The free websites are easy to set up and update. Click on the CaringBridge® logo above for more information/

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Chattanooga Faith Community Nurses Blog

You will find updates and reminders here so bookmark and check often.

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Resources

Each month new information will be added to the website. If you have information/weblinks to share with the FCN/PN Network, please send to connie_blake@memorial.org or blakecr@bellsouth.net

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Downloads: click on links below for downloadable information.

New Information

  Hypothermia Signs & Precautions   Wash Up
  Hand Washing Technique   Clean Hands Save Lives
  Cover Your Cough - English   Cover Your Cough - Spanish
  February Health Briefs   Monthly Stats Form   

Previously Posted Information

  Free Contact Hour Courses: http://ce.nurse.com/FreeCE.aspx  Look for Sponsored (Free) Courses
  AARP Operation Emergency Prepare   AARP Home Safety Check
  Tornado Safety Checklist - Red Cross    Ladder Safety
  Facebook Guide for Parents    Tennessee RN License Renewal Information
  AARP Operation Energy Save   Shingles Information
  Food Allergy Protocol   Medication Discount Programs
  Medication Tool   Raising Safe Kids
  Essential Document Locator   Tennessee RN License Renewal Information
  How Well Do You Take Care of YOU?   Walk Equivalents 
  Adult Activities Converted into Steps   Kids Activities Converted into Steps
  Tennessee Organ Donors Info Packet   MRSA Info
 Child Passenger Safety - English  Child Passenger Safety - Spanish
  Home Safety Brochure - English  Home Safety Brochure - Spanish
  UPDATED: Parish Nursing Health Information Resources from the University of Maryland  

2012 National Health Observances Calendar  or  http://healthfinder.gov/nho/nho.asp

Domestic Violence Coalition

  Domestic Violence Coalition Intervention Protocols

  Chattanooga Family Justice Alliance Healthcare Intervention Protocols

  Chaplaincy Code of Ethics   What Churches Can Do
  Chaplaincy Guidelines   Clergy Bibliography
  Denominational Policy Statements  

 Updated 1/10/2012

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