Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Despite compassionate work and service to the community, one lawsuit can affect your professional reputation. Nurse practitioner malpractice data can be used to inform and address areas of clinical improvement as well as help to improve the quality of care and patient safety. Diagnosis-related allegations represented 37.1%

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Safety Across the Board. Hospitals are constantly striving to improve patient safety. However, a safer work environment extends beyond patient safety through lower nurse-to-patient ratios. Use our Magnet Showcase to review Magnet-designated hospitals to research your next employment opportunity.

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Relias

MARCH 16, 2022

How’s your organization doing in keeping your patients safe? Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 13-19, 2022, so it’s a good time to ask this question and make an honest assessment of where you stand. What is Patient Safety Awareness Week? To Improve Patient Safety, Culture is Everything.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

At every touchpoint along their journey, patients and their families desire: Provider knowledge and skill Strong relationships Clear communication Timely appointments Easy information access Compassion From The CX Leader Podcast Listen to Walker expert Sarah Andrews and XM scientist from Qualtrics Sarah Gilstrap discuss trends in patient experience.

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Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Adapting communications to meet urgent needs. Communication is always a key priority in a high reliability-focused organization. Taking a disciplined approach to incorporate interventions aligned to support patient safety as a core value is imperative, especially during a pandemic.

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Relias

AUGUST 5, 2022

Despite the hardship, Rocky and Leo Baiera were born healthy, weighing 3 pounds, 6 ounces each on January 27, 2022. The Baieras made a fully informed decision that aligned with their wishes based on good communication with their healthcare providers. What Went Right and What We Can Learn. Examine the Resources Needed.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 7, 2022

To learn more about the DG-CHPA Educational Foundation pilot program, I was grateful to spend time brainstorming via Microsoft Teams this week with Anita Brikman, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, and Executive Director of the CHPA Educational Foundation.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

In 2022, a Georgia verdict awarded $30 million in a case where the baby’s heart rate went unmonitored for a critical period during labor. Also in 2022, an Iowa case resulted in a $97.4 Breakdowns in communication — Effective communication is the backbone of patient safety.

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Relias

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The Nurse Salary Report found that 29% of surveyed nurses were considering leaving nursing by the end of 2022, an 11% increase from the previous year. Transparency and communication with nursing leaders. These high figures indicate nurses may continue to seek employment elsewhere. Opportunities and support for career advancement.

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Rush Medical College, its main goal is to develop students who will be critical thinkers, who will provide excellent clinical care, patient safety and quality. It promotes collaboration and communication more amongst themselves. The six are advocate, communicator, leader, practitioner, professional and scholar.

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Medication Admissions Communication Patient Safety 52

Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Age and the Nursing Shortage According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing 2020 National Nursing Workforce Survey conducted in partnership with The National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers (the 2022 study results will be released sometime in 2023), the median age of RNs is 52, up from 51 in 2017. This is worrisome.

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Relias

JULY 14, 2022

Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality at ReliasAlarmingly, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality, Relias. Healthcare organizations must improve communication and coordination at the system level.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Aspects of the Patient Experience The most important aspect of patient experience is the success of a healthcare plan. Patient safety and health is priority number one. However, several other factors impact the patient experience. Include convenient options for patient rescheduling.

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Relias

JULY 20, 2023

­The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule in August 2022 to improve maternal health outcomes and advance health equity — two of the Biden-Harris Administration’s key priorities. Let’s take a look at other components that have been communicated by CMS. Sadly, U.S. rates are continuing to rise.

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