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The Role of Dental Assistants in Infection Control and Patient Safety

Northwest Suburban College

Dental Assistants play a crucial role in maintaining infection control and patient safety within dental practices. They are responsible for ensuring that the dental office adheres to strict protocols and standards to minimize the risk of infection and protect the well-being of both patients and staff.

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The Alarming Trend of Seasoned Nurses Being Laid Off: Profits Over Patient Care? 

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Instead, it will increase their financial losses due to increased sentinel events and a decrease in Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scores due to poor patient outcomes. Impact on Patient Care The consequences of laying off seasoned nurses can have a negative impact on patient care.

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Kapi‘olani Nurses Locked Out as Hospital Calls Union’s Bluff

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Not only are they facing the loss of pay, but they also risk losing healthcare benefits— a significant blow for many who have dedicated themselves to patient care. The emotional toll on the nurses is compounded by their concern for the quality of patient care in their absence.

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Building High-Reliability in Healthcare: Principles and Strategies

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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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22 Nurses Asked to Surrender Their Licenses in Georgia

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“Within days of learning of this nationwide scheme, we removed three nurses from patient care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center,” VA Press Secretary Terrence Hayes told a local news outlet. “Their removal is very unfortunate but patient safety is and must be our primary responsibility at VA.”

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An Important Strategy for a High Reliability Organization: Effective Nurse Shift Timetables

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Veteran’s Health Administration The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) announced its efforts in patient safety from the 1990s onwards. Partnering with the Patient Safety Network, the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation, or the Joint Commission allows healthcare organizations to grow.

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Patients Allegedly Sleeping in Tents Due to Overcrowding

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The union alleges that management is keeping patients in hallways and other areas that aren’t meant for patient beds. And the nurses said they “are deeply concerned about eroding patient care conditions and the lack of patient privacy and dignity.” This makes it difficult to navigate the facility.