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Indiana Home Health Agencies: Is Your Team Ready for the July 2026 Compliance Deadline?
New Indiana Department of Health requirements take effect July 1, 2026, mandating current CPR/BLS certification for all home health staff with direct patient contact. Here's what agencies need to know to stay compliant.
How to Spot a Stroke in 60 Seconds Using FAST
A stroke cuts off blood flow to the brain, killing 1.9 million neurons per minute. The FAST method gives anyone a simple four-step checklist to spot a stroke and act immediately. Early recognition is the single biggest variable in stroke outcomes.
Heart Attack Warning Signs Most People Miss
About 1 in 5 heart attacks are "silent" — and many others start with mild discomfort people dismiss as indigestion. Women often experience entirely different symptoms than the classic chest-clutching scene. Knowing the real signs could save your life.
CPR Basics: What to Do When Someone Stops Breathing
Around 70% of cardiac arrests happen at home, and survival drops 10% for every minute without CPR. You don't need medical training — hands-only CPR is nearly as effective as full CPR and legally protected under Good Samaritan laws in all 50 states.
6 Things That Improve Your CPR Right Now
Technique refinements from actual clinical experience—not just textbook advice.
Call First, Then Compress
For adults, call 911 before starting CPR if alone. For children and infants, give 2 minutes of CPR first—pediatric arrest is usually from breathing failure, not cardiac.
Lock Out Your Elbows
Bent elbows waste energy and reduce compression depth. Straight arms over a stacked wrist transfer your body weight directly into the chest—less fatigue, better compressions.
Allow Full Chest Recoil
Leaning on the chest between compressions prevents it from fully expanding, which reduces blood return to the heart. Release pressure completely after each compression.
Minimize Interruptions
Pause CPR only when absolutely necessary (shock delivery, airway). Each interruption drops perfusion pressure and reduces the effectiveness of every previous compression.
Rotate Compressors Every 2 Minutes
Fatigue-induced shallow compressions can develop in under 2 minutes. If a second rescuer is available, switch at every AED analysis cycle or every 5 compression cycles.
Position Matters for Rescue Breaths
Tilt the head, lift the chin, and create a seal before each breath. A partial seal means the breath escapes rather than entering the lungs—check the chest rise to confirm.
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