Thanks to funding from the SECU Foundation, Library Services has added a new, current collection of 200 eBooks to the AHEC Digital Library that will be accessible by all ADL members.
These eBooks provide clinical and research support along with evidence-based recommendations to equip providers with what they need to deliver care and successfully navigate changes in healthcare environments. The new resources include:
As the health care workforce responds to COVID-19, they face challenges to both coping in the moment and ongoing mental health.
To support this process, the AHEC Digital Library presents a collection of resources geared towards health care worker mental health during COVID-19.
- Resources to Support the Health and Well-Being of Clinicians During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Coping with sickness and stress
- Coronavirus and Mental Health: Taking Care of Ourselves During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Positive Psychology in Times of Crisis
- Suicides of two health care workers hint at the Covid-19 mental health crisis to come
See more mental health resources for clinical staff...
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Changes for UNC Health employees
Updated: 2024-09-03 @ 05:36:51
Effective September 1, 2024, UNC Health has withdrawn from the AHEC Digital Library (ADL).
Please contact julia.aucoin@unchealth.unc.edu for further information or to address any questions.
If you would like to subscribe to an individual account for the ADL, the cost is $220 per year, pro-rated for the remainder of 2024. Please go to https://ncahec.libwizard.com/f/adlAskUs and select “I need help with getting an ADL membership.”
Thank you.
Highlighted Resource for December 1, 2024:
Trends in North Carolina’s Oral Health Workforce
Updated: 2024-11-22 @ 09:08:57
Oral health is a key factor in overall health, but access to dental care in North Carolina is an ongoing problem.
This NC Medical Journal article discusses the current status of NC's dental workforce, addressing trends in geographic distribution, licensure, and other factors in access.
To learn more, check out the ADL's December 1 Highlighted Article:
Trends in North Carolina’s Oral Health Workforce
For more on oral health in NC, read the rest of the latest NC Medical Journal issue:
Oral Health in North Carolina
Highlighted Resource for November 15, 2024:
Cybersecurity for Rural Healthcare Facilities
Updated: 2024-11-14 @ 09:51:08
Rural healthcare facilities are at risk from cybersecurity threats due to issues like limited infrastructure, outsourced serviecs, and financial challenges.
A toolkit from the Rural Health Information Hub addresses many of these obstacles, providing guidance on what rural healthcare providers can do to protect themselves and their patients.
To learn more, check out the ADL's November 15 Highlighted Resource:
Cybersecurity for Rural Healthcare Facilities
Clinical Resources to Support You During Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts
Updated: 2024-10-02 @ 12:10:52
To assist first responders and clinicians in the affected areas, Ebsco has set up a special account for hurricane relief.
This account provides complimentary access to GIDEON, DynaMed, and Dynamic Health, ensuring that you have the necessary tools and resources to continue your critical work without interruption.
DynaMed: evidence-based drug and disease information and expert guidance for trusted answers at the point of care.
Dynamic Health: nursing skills and clinical resources for nurses and health professionals.
GIDEON (Global Infectious Disease and Epidemiology Network): evidence-based resources for diagnosis, treatment, and teaching of tropical and infectious diseases, epidemiology, and microbiology.
To assist first responders and clinicians in the affected areas, Ebsco has set up a special account for hurricane relief.
This account provides complimentary access to GIDEON, DynaMed, and Dynamic Health, ensuring that you have the necessary tools and resources to continue your critical work without interruption.
