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Nursing Leadership: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Relias

Every nurse has the potential to lead, whether on the front line, in their unit, or as a resource for others. Good nursing leadership improves patient outcomes, reduces medical errors, and improves staff retention — benefiting patients and healthcare organizations. What are the key competencies in nursing leadership?

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World Password Day 2023 – Password Tips and Best Practices

The HIPAA Journal

Passwords were first used to protect accounts against unauthorized access in computing environments in the 1960s. It is common for users to avoid creating unique passwords and they end up reusing the same password for multiple accounts. 92% of respondents said they use 2-factor authentication in the workplace, up from 88% last year.

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Healthcare Data Breach Statistics

The HIPAA Journal

You can view our H1, 2024 Report here.You can also receive a free copy of our HIPAA Compliance Checklist to understand your organization’s responsibilities under HIPAA. There was no letup in cyberattacks on healthcare organizations in 2023, which set two new records – The most reported data breaches and the most breached records.

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Post-Acute Care Training Promotes Employees as an Asset

Relias

It is probably no surprise to you that your post-acute care (PAC) organization’s biggest asset is its employees. Administrators are in a position to recognize their staff’s value and foster a work environment that attracts employees and keeps them coming back. Organizational success is also dependent on retaining your employees.

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Don’t Call Us Heroes: Nursing Is a Calling — and a Profession

Relias

This was never more evident than in 2020. Inside the hospital, nursing units might realistically be a cauldron of stress and anxiety. Healthcare industry organizations have surveyed nurses and related staff to discover the biggest issues and solutions that may exist as a large percentage of nurses threaten to leave the industry.

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The Urgent Need for Alcohol and Drug Counselors in the US

Intercoast

In 2020, an estimated 21.4% In 2020, 3.2 Some of the physical effects include damage to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and liver; increased risk of illness and infection; heart conditions; seizures; stroke; and lung disease ( WLU , gatewayfondation ). of Americans aged 12 and older, which translates to 59.3

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

One study that evaluated the use of suicide safety planning in the emergency department resulted in “45% fewer suicidal behaviors in the six-month period following the ED visit compared with usual care.”. Another study showed similar reductions in suicidal behavior following the use of safety planning. Creating a suicide safety plan.