Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

By ensuring that you have an equitable environment, you are creating an organizational culture that will attract and retain experienced staff and support your patients. Communication skills, such as teach-back, plain language, verbal and written instruction methods, interviewing, non-verbal communication, and knowledge confirmation.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Increased patient safety Healthcare organizations that adopt transformational leadership see gains in staff satisfaction, which has the important effect of reducing the rate of medical errors. A study in Belgium found that transformational leadership exerts a significant positive impact on the safety performance of nurses.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Breakdowns in communication — Effective communication is the backbone of patient safety. Yet nearly 70% of adverse events in obstetrics can be traced back to miscommunication among the care team. These deviations can create grounds for litigation. This includes physicians, midwives, nurses, and medical residents.

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Relias

MARCH 18, 2025

Planning Staffing Power Supplies Facilities Communication Practice 1. Communication protocols : Designate clear, multichannel communication methods to be used with staff, patients, and emergency services. Shelter-in-place procedures : Plan accommodation for extended stays of staff and patients in case of road closures.

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Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

A well-designed care coordination process benefits patients, providers, and payer organizations. Improved care quality and patient safety, reduced readmissions and ER visits, and lower healthcare costs are just some of the positive outcomes of effective care coordination. Increased scrutiny in hospices.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Excellent communication Nurses constantly work in teams with other nurses and healthcare professionals, such as physicians and lab techs, making effective communication critical. Situational interview questions for nurses help gauge how effectively the candidate communicates. Why was this person difficult?

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For example, in acute care hospitals, where responsibility for operational safety is most critical, labor statistics show that about 70% of organizations employ a CMIO. A CMIO has a significant impact on healthcare organizations by increasing efficiency, safety, and technological mobility in using health informatics.

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Relias

MAY 19, 2023

With large numbers of experienced nurses retiring and new nurses constantly onboarding, laissez-faire nursing leadership is unlikely to adequately help new teams that need critical guidance to provide high-quality care and be proactive with patient safety. driving for zero pressure ulcers, etc.).

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Relias

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The study compared two cohorts, one onboarded using an assessment-driven personalized learning plan, demonstrating: 8% improvement in communication. 8% improvement in critical thinking. Increased scores in all 5 medical-surgical assessment domains.

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Relias

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Transparency and communication with nursing leaders. Nurses are also calling for: Flexible scheduling to attend training or educational seminars. Opportunities and support for career advancement. Stronger management training. Advocating on behalf of nurses to hospital executives. Listen to the nurses. We have made our demands.

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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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Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2023

One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. For many hospitals, achieving better outcomes begins with the implementation of improved patient safety protocols. What is patient safety in nursing? How do nurses ensure patient safety in the care setting?

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

Patient Safety 52

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

Patient Safety 52

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Relias

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But the effect of long nurse work hours on patient safety is an area of concern. Despite the perks of a 12-hour workday, the impacts of 12-hour vs. eight-hour nursing shifts on patient outcomes can be significant. Many concerns with 12-hour shifts are tied to nurse overtime and patient safety.

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Relias

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Events like power outages or fires can jeopardize patient safety, especially in critical care areas. Every hospital should have a comprehensive disaster response plan that includes communication protocols, patient evacuation procedures, and contingency plans for service continuity.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The evolution of patient safety: From awareness to action The journey toward high reliability in healthcare gained momentum more than two decades ago with the release of the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) landmark report, To Err is Human (1999), which revealed shocking statistics about preventable deaths in hospitals.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

By focusing on the six domains as an operational framework, healthcare organizations would have a higher probability of both reducing errors and improving the overall quality of health care that they provide. What’s missing from the Six Domains? In 2020, researchers from Ireland, the U.S.,

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Patient portal development is one such shift that has heralded a novel era of patient engagement in the healthcare industry. According to a report published by Chime, 83 percent of acute care organizations stated high use of patient portals by users in 2021, as compared to 74 percent in 2020. at any given time.

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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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Relias

JULY 20, 2023

Let’s take a look at other components that have been communicated by CMS. What is in the Maternity Care Action Plan? We still need clarity on what these attestations mean and what initiatives will qualify as meeting these requirements.

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