Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nurses with advanced preparation typically enjoy more opportunities to impact the overall design and implementation of care. As education increases, salaries follow suit. Sign up now to get your free digital subscription to Minority Nurse.

Certified Nursing Assistant 111

Certified Nursing Assistant Acute Care Patient Safety Follow-Up 111

Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Workplace violence in healthcare settings, especially in acute care environments, is a pressing issue. In the high-stress world of acute care, where emotions can run high, issues can quickly escalate. The following are strategies for promoting effective bystander intervention. What is bystander intervention?

De-Escalation 52

De-Escalation Acute Care Unit Organization and Environment Communication 52

Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Professional development offerings such as emerging leader programs and clinical ladder programs for nurses can improve staff engagement and retention, notes Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, Relias Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions and President-Elect of the North Carolina Nurses Association.

Acute Care 98

Acute Care Follow-Up Communication 98

Health Populi

JULY 24, 2023

For acute care, antibiotics aplenty, pain relief, GI, respiratory/cough, corticosteroids among others commonly prescribed in urgent care clinics and visits. Cost, cost, cost, cost, and cost — above quality of care. Here’s the list of those top-of-mind healthcare worries for U.S.

Insurance 118

Insurance Acute Care Billing HIPAA 118

Minority Nurse

AUGUST 10, 2023

Know what other people think, and if you work in an evidence-based profession, follow the evidence when it pertains to you and your area of expertise. You’ve never worked in the hospital, and while you love home health, you’ve been feeling called to finally take the plunge and enter the world of acute care.

Follow-Up 94

Follow-Up Acute Care Hospital 94

Minority Nurse

MARCH 15, 2023

March is National Kidney Month and Minority Nurse caught up with nephrology nurse Nancy Colobong Smith, MN, ARNP, ANP-BC, CNN to find out what it’s like to be a nurse in this specialty. I also am consulted regarding evidence-based practice and care planning. I attend ANNA’s National Symposium and Fall Meeting whenever I can.

Certification 98

Certification Follow-Up Acute Care Patient Care 98

Connect Care Bytes Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 9 prescribers readying for launch November 2, 2024. Anticipate Post-Acute Cutover Cutover for post-acute care is a process through which key pieces of information about admitted patients are entered into Connect Care prior to launch.

Acute Care 40

Acute Care Admissions Long Term Care Follow-Up 40

Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The report is available for the following facilities: Skilled nursing facilities. Long‐term acute care hospitals. Short-term acute care hospitals. This information is critical for targeted training for staff who need to skill up in this area. Home health agencies. Inpatient psychiatric facilities.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Interdisciplinary Team Billing Hospice 52

Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Continuing a list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Anticipate Post-Acute Cutover Cutover for post-acute care is a process through which key pieces of information about admitted patients are entered into Connect Care prior to launch.

Acute Care 40

Acute Care Long Term Care Follow-Up Medication 40

Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Mandated by Medicare’s Conditions of Participation , care coordination is one of the most common citation areas on home health surveys. While the plan of care is always the number one area for citations, care coordination consistently ranks right up there,” said SimiTree Compliance Senior Manager Sheila Salisbury-Sizemore.

Hospice 52

Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Follow-Up Documentation 52

Minority Nurse

APRIL 18, 2022

I saw a huge need in the wound ostomy field of nursing with gaps in several aspects of nursing in the nursing home, skilled-nursing facilities, home healthcare, acute care, and even with nurses (including Advanced Practice Nursing). I provide individualized care tailored to my client for evaluation, treatment, and follow-up.

Certification 98

Certification Follow-Up Acute Care Collaboration 98

Relias

JUNE 27, 2024

We learned the following: Verbal abuse Nearly a third of nurses ( 31% ) had experienced verbal abuse from a colleague. Mental health challenges Threats to nurses’ mental health can occur in response to specific events or build up over time. and learned about the frequency that nurses encounter violence at work.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care De-Escalation Follow-Up Collaboration 52

Mobius MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

This list of the top 3 EHRs follows rankings from the Best in KLAS Software and Services Report. Finally, Epic’s prestigious reputation gives it a leg up in the industry. In fact, KLAS ranked MEDITECH as the top EHR software for acute care in small hospitals (EPIC took that title for hospitals with 150+ beds).

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Hospital Follow-Up Billing 52

Relias

MAY 13, 2024

While shoulder dystocia is not a common occurrence — statistics show it occurs in only up to 2% of births — it can cause complications for the parent and baby without rapid intervention. Studies indicate that better outcomes are directly tied to a prompt response from care teams, making the nurse’s role in shoulder dystocia a vital one.

Best Practices 98

Best Practices Follow-Up Teamwork Continuing Education 98

Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

By working to bolster DEI efforts, healthcare organizations have a unique opportunity to improve the lives of those providing and receiving care. The following strategies are key factors to consider as healthcare organizations approach DEI efforts. Additional courses can also be included and scheduled for follow-up training as needed.

Best Practices 98

Best Practices Follow-Up Communication Scheduling 98

Guideway Care

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Transitional care management (TCM) plays a critical role in reducing hospital readmissions by ensuring patients receive proper care and support as they transition from the hospital to home. By focusing on follow-up care, medication management, and patient education, TCM addresses the primary factors leading to readmissions.

Discharges 52

Discharges Follow-Up Patient Satisfaction Transfers 52

Relias

JUNE 27, 2024

We learned the following: Verbal abuse Nearly a third of nurses ( 31% ) had experienced verbal abuse from a colleague. Mental health challenges Threats to nurses’ mental health can occur in response to specific events or build up over time. and learned about the frequency that nurses encounter violence at work.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care De-Escalation Follow-Up Collaboration 52

Relias

JUNE 27, 2024

We learned the following: Verbal abuse Nearly a third of nurses ( 31% ) had experienced verbal abuse from a colleague. Mental health challenges Threats to nurses’ mental health can occur in response to specific events or build up over time. and learned about the frequency that nurses encounter violence at work.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care De-Escalation Follow-Up Collaboration 52

Relias

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

→ Reducing Workplace Violence in Nursing and Healthcare → Combating Workplace and Horizontal Violence in Healthcare → How to reduce horizontal violence in healthcare: 5 proven strategies The following strategies can help your organization eliminate and prevent horizontal violence.

Conflict Resolution 98

Conflict Resolution Teamwork Communication Collaboration 98

A Young Doctor's Journey

APRIL 26, 2021

I want you to know that these opinions are my own, and if you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I express my honest thoughts about resources I use, sponsored or not. To get started, I recommend signing up for a free account (click here). But anyway, back to the topic at hand.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Acute Care Tests Scheduling 52

Health Populi

APRIL 18, 2023

This is the eighth annual global FHI report, with detailed country-specific analyses to follow for the U.S. ” The FHI 2023 research revealed three major themes: To address clinician shortages and burnout, and solve financial pressures, investments in AI will ratchet up to enhance clinical decision support and productive workflows.

Hospital 62

Hospital Acute Care Follow-Up Collaboration 62

Minority Nurse

JULY 19, 2023

Every Path Is Different Sandra Nosek, MSN, RN , has been a nurse for over 30 years with experience in management, staff development, QA wound care, long-term critical acute care, hospice, and skilled nursing facilities. She had a hearing aid in her right ear but woke up with sudden bilateral deafness in 2015. “

Hospice 98

Hospice Follow-Up Triage Acute Care 98

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Types of MSN Degrees There are numerous types of MSN degrees, making it essential to know your long-term goals as a nurse before selecting which path you will follow. For example, if you become a nurse practitioner, you can specialize in family medicine, adult gerontology, pediatrics acute care, psychiatric-mental health, etc.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Follow-Up Continuing Education Best Practices 52

Relias

APRIL 28, 2023

Repeated pressure exposure on the same area will result in the degradation of the skin’s integrity, literally opening the skin up to infection. Caregivers can take action to prevent pressure sores in older clients and avoid negative outcomes that can follow.

Long Term Care 98

Long Term Care Follow-Up Hospital Patient Safety 98

Relias

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Claims-based measures make up 35% of the TPS and are based on acute-care hospitalizations in the first 60 days of care and emergency department use without hospitalization in the first 60 days of care. TNC measures include the following: TNC Self-Care. Management of oral medications. TNC Mobility.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Transfers Follow-Up Discharges 52

Relias

AUGUST 23, 2023

These implications can be physical, psychological, or structural, and include the following: Compromised physical health According to a recent study , individuals who experienced bullying in the workplace were 59% more likely to suffer adverse health effects as a result. I have observed and personally experienced violence between nurses.

Unit Organization and Environment 98

Unit Organization and Environment Conflict Resolution Follow-Up Communication 98

Relias

JUNE 6, 2024

Key competencies and attributes of nurse leaders include the following: Understands the correlation between a strong team and high levels of patient quality and safety. Good nursing leadership improves patient outcomes, reduces medical errors, and improves staff retention — benefiting patients and healthcare organizations.

Unit Organization and Environment 98

Unit Organization and Environment Huddles/Rounds Patient Safety Patient Care 98

Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Many acute care and other facilities only employ RNs, and if you want to move up the nursing career ladder, earning your RN can be a very practical step, with the added benefit of increasing your earning potential. For LPNs/LVNs , the decision to return to school can directly relate to wanting more career mobility.

Acute Care 52

Acute Care Follow-Up Certification Billing 52

Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2024

Step back to consider the patient journey and continuum of care, from lab tests and radiology imaging to the nurse conversation, the physician exam, and follow-up with a specialist or nutritionist for food-as-medicine counsel. Further value could be realized by integrating Copilot into the EHR.

Unit Organization and Environment 71

Unit Organization and Environment Collaboration Documentation Acute Care 71

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I knew that I needed a strong nursing background if I was going to manage patients independently, so I decided to work for two years in critical care before going to the L&D Nurse Manager every week and asking her if I had enough experience yet to be hired as an L&D nurse. And finally, one day, she said I did!

Unit Organization and Environment 59

Unit Organization and Environment Patient Safety Hospital Best Practices 59

Relias

MARCH 18, 2025

Ensuring a hospitals readiness for severe winter weather is critical to maintaining patient care and staff safety. Winter weather preparation: Priorities for hospitals In all types of emergency management , the following are essential priorities for hospitals and health systems.

Hospital 74

Hospital Communication Emergency Response Tests 74

Relias

JULY 4, 2023

A majority said that up to 20% of their charges were incorrectly coded. These professionals maintain up-to-date lists of medical costs to minimize charge-related mistakes. It also enables your team to come up with solutions to problems in a conducive work environment with top-down support from leaders.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Medical Coding Documentation Best Practices 52

Relias

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Instead of immediately putting new nurses directly into patient care, residency programs prepare them with additional skills before they begin independent practice. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to develop clinical judgment in a classroom setting — a nurse only begins honing this critical skill after they start working.

Critical Thinking 69

Critical Thinking Problem Solving Skills Hospital Follow-Up 69

Mildred Elley

AUGUST 8, 2022

There are many opportunities for LPNs to work in acute care facilities; long term care facilities ,clinics, medical offices, schools and group homes dependent upon which state and neighborhood you reside in. Being an LPN includes transferring patients and providing direct care which can be physically demanding.

Vital Signs 52

Vital Signs Medical Terminology Admissions Follow-Up 52

Mildred Elley

AUGUST 8, 2022

There are many opportunities for LPNs to work in acute care facilities; long term care facilities ,clinics, medical offices, schools and group homes dependent upon which state and neighborhood you reside in. Being an LPN includes transferring patients and providing direct care which can be physically demanding.

Vital Signs 52

Vital Signs Medical Terminology Admissions Follow-Up 52

Relias

AUGUST 9, 2023

Engage your employees A huge part of keeping your organization compliant is making sure your staff is doing the same: completing their annual mandatories, utilizing the most current practices, following policies and procedures, and so on. Instead of taking up all your time tracking, spend your time on reporting and analyzing.

Follow-Up 52

Follow-Up Acute Care Best Practices Tests 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The following are examples of behavioral interview questions nurses might answer to give the interviewer an indication of how well a candidate will fit within a given role. The following sample nursing interview questions might shed light on how well a candidate perceives the feelings of patients and colleagues.

Critical Thinking 52

Critical Thinking Follow-Up Patient Safety Communication 52