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AUGUST 8, 2023

It is probably no surprise to you that your post-acute care (PAC) organization’s biggest asset is its employees. Returning to their normal life on schedule — or more quickly than they expected — is best for helping them settle back into their day-to-day functions.

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Acute Care Unit Organization and Environment Long Term Care Hospice 52

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Front-line staff in post-acute care settings are constantly on the go — from room to room in a skilled nursing facility or from home to home, caring for people with various needs. Clearly, fitting all of this into their busy work schedules is a challenge. How can you use microlearning in post-acute care?

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Acute Care Continuing Education Teamwork Scheduling 52

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MARCH 7, 2023

Offer a flexible work schedule. Not only will additional resources improve nurses’ ability to care for their patients with greater skill, continuing education and clinical training will help them see themselves as an instrumental part of the healthcare industry. Establish a nurse residency program.

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Unit Organization and Environment Shared Governance Scheduling Critical Thinking 98

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Expedite nurse scheduling — From an administrative perspective, longer shifts can make scheduling significantly easier. Rather than scheduling three eight -hour shifts to cover 24 hours, managers can schedule two 12-hour shifts. Many nurses want the option of 12-hour shifts, even if they do not take that option.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Patient Satisfaction Scheduling Hospital 52

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MARCH 7, 2023

Offer a flexible work schedule. Not only will additional resources improve nurses’ ability to care for their patients with greater skill, continuing education and clinical training will help them see themselves as an instrumental part of the healthcare industry. Establish a nurse residency program.

Unit Organization and Environment 52

Unit Organization and Environment Shared Governance Scheduling Critical Thinking 52

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MARCH 31, 2023

Nurses who have practiced for several years, gained solid experience in one or more care settings, improved their skills through continued education, and mentored other nurses are leaders — even if they do not have a job title specifically designated as a leadership role. But how do they take that step? What is a nurse leader?

Continuing Education 52

Continuing Education Certification Huddles/Rounds Best Practices 52

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Even small updates to appointment scheduling platforms, waiting room signage and systems, and nurse call buttons can have a significant impact on patient satisfaction. If an organization has difficulty seeing patients in a timely manner, it may need to examine its scheduling process and/or staffing needs.

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Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Scheduling Hospital 52