Remove Acute Care Remove Documentation Remove Teamwork
article thumbnail

5 Ways to Reduce Horizontal Violence in Healthcare

Relias

Horizontal violence is particularly problematic in nursing because of the high-stress, fast-paced work environments where teamwork and clear communication are crucial for patient care. Horizontal violence undermines these factors, leading to burnout, turnover, and a decline in care quality. What is horizontal violence?

article thumbnail

Nursing Maneuvers for Shoulder Dystocia

Relias

Education and teamwork simulation training can help ensure the best outcomes. In addition, shoulder dystocia is neither predictable nor preventable, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists — making it even more important for labor and delivery nurses to anticipate this medical emergency.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

Comprehensive education for home health staff is vital to boost performance under HHVBP, observed Relias Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN. Hospices should also be concerned about care coordination. In broad terms, it’s care management through teamwork.

Hospice 52
article thumbnail

What Is Lateral Violence in Nursing?

Relias

The Journal of Nursing Education published a research article documenting the history and use of the expression, “Nurses eat their young.” Lateral violence also hinders productive working relationships by disrupting teamwork and communication between nurses. Carefully document every detail of each instance of bullying.

article thumbnail

Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

Prioritize teamwork among your nursing staff. Huddles promote patient safety, but they can also facilitate teamwork, provide a place to respectfully air grievances, and build rapport among nurses and leaders. Develop strategies to fight nurse burnout and turnover. Coming together to discuss issues is immensely important.

article thumbnail

Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

Prioritize teamwork among your nursing staff. Huddles promote patient safety, but they can also facilitate teamwork, provide a place to respectfully air grievances, and build rapport among nurses and leaders. Develop strategies to fight nurse burnout and turnover. Coming together to discuss issues is immensely important.

article thumbnail

Exploring What Role Patient Advocacy Plays in Bundled Payment Outcomes

Guideway Care

Integrating private physician practices with hospital and physician services through mergers can lead to more cohesive practices, which enhances the level of care coordination needed for the effective implementation of bundled payment models. Tools such as patient portals and telemedicine play an instrumental role in these efforts.