Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Safety Across the Board. Hospitals are constantly striving to improve patient safety. However, a safer work environment extends beyond patient safety through lower nurse-to-patient ratios. Use our Magnet Showcase to review Magnet-designated hospitals to research your next employment opportunity.

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Serenity Nurse Aide Academy

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Patient safety is critical in the healthcare industry , and effective medical training is key to ensuring that patients receive the best possible care. These programs emphasize essential aspects of patient care, including communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

Centralized control streamlines workflows, fostering collaboration among staff and optimizing resource allocation. It involves improving processes, promoting cohesion among staff, and facilitating seamless communication—internally and externally.

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Ciox

AUGUST 21, 2023

Interoperability in healthcare ensures communication and exchange of information across disparate healthcare systems and technologies. Empowering medical research: Access to a broader pool of patient data promotes the discovery of new treatments and therapies, ultimately improving public health outcomes.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.

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Southern Careers Institute

JULY 31, 2023

MAs today play a vital role in managing and updating EHRs to ensure accurate and accessible patient information, streamline administrative tasks, and facilitate open communication within the healthcare team. Medical assistants serve as a bridge between doctors, patients, and other allied health professionals.

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Mobius MD

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Enhancing the patient experience At its core, the Quadruple Aim is about improving patients’ lives. Enhancing the patient experience includes improving healthcare equity, access to care, communication, and patient outcomes and safety.

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Practice Builders

MARCH 28, 2024

By improving workflows, implementing technology-driven solutions, and promoting collaboration among different healthcare disciplines, practices can enhance patient access, reduce care delays, and improve overall healthcare delivery efficiency. Building trust and engagement is crucial to this patient-centered approach.

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Northwest Suburban College

JUNE 21, 2024

As the demand for skilled Medical Assistants continues to grow, it has become increasingly important for those entering the field to be well-versed in EHRs, not only to maximize workplace efficiency but also to ensure patient safety and privacy.

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Health Prime

JULY 13, 2023

This patient-centered approach improves patient satisfaction and leads to increased treatment adherence and better health outcomes. Collaborative care and care coordination Value-based care encourages physicians to collaborate with other healthcare providers and staff, promoting care coordination and continuity.

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Will Peach MD

MAY 30, 2023

This personalized approach proves essential when manufactured drugs can’t meet specific patient requirements. As healthcare professionals , understanding this process allows for better collaboration with pharmacists, ensuring patients receive optimal treatment.

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Sterilization Patient Safety Collaboration Patient Care 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 11, 2024

Pharmacy Technicians must be vigilant for potential drug interactions to ensure patient safety and optimize drug therapy effectiveness. – Patient counseling: Providing patients with essential information on drug administration, potential side effects, and precautions regarding drug interactions.

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Valant

JULY 3, 2024

Integration with pharmacies ensures seamless communication and reduces manual errors. Alerts for drug allergies or contraindications enhance patient safety. Communication: Secure messaging features allow therapists to collaborate with other providers, share treatment updates, and coordinate care.

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Northwest Suburban College

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Enhancing virtual patient counseling: As telepharmacy services become more prevalent, Pharmacy Technicians’ interactions with patients may increasingly occur via phone or video consultations, requiring excellent communication skills in this medium.

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Practice Index

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It’s the annual reminder that transparency, safety and a good bit of open communication can make or break a well-functioning GP practice. Speaking up” sounds straightforward in theory―like advising patients to “just relax” before taking their blood pressure. What are the requirements in primary care?

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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 26, 2024

Aspiring healthcare professionals seeking rewarding and fulfilling careers with a direct impact on patient care should consider becoming Pharmacy Technicians. Pharmacy Technicians contribute to a better quality of life for countless patients, and their demand continues to grow as the healthcare industry expands. .

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Nephrology nursing requires a strong set of communication and care management skills. Patient education is a crucial part of the nephrology nursing. Engaging patients to take an active role in their disease journey takes negotiating, active listening, and an empathetic approach to care.

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Medical Advantage

MARCH 28, 2024

Patient education : Through educational resources, patients can gain a better understanding of their health matters and treatment options, which can lead to more productive communication with healthcare providers. Having direct communication gives providers a more efficient way of keeping track of patient needs.

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DropStat

JANUARY 25, 2024

This type of connection, referred to as a therapeutic relationship, has the potential to drastically improve patient satisfaction and overall health outcomes. Three main characteristics help cultivate this strong bond: trust, communication, and empathy between the parties involved, nurses and patients alike.

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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. Assessing communication and collaboration.

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Health Prime

JULY 13, 2023

This patient-centered approach improves patient satisfaction and leads to increased treatment adherence and better health outcomes. Collaborative care and care coordination Value-based care encourages physicians to collaborate with other healthcare providers and staff, promoting care coordination and continuity.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

As leaders, we must be attuned to these nuances through cultural learning, which equips us to deliver holistic care, meeting each patient’s and their family’s psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and individual needs. Advocacy is a crucial attribute for leaders in the nursing profession today.

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Relias

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Adapting communications to meet urgent needs. Communication is always a key priority in a high reliability-focused organization. Taking a disciplined approach to incorporate interventions aligned to support patient safety as a core value is imperative, especially during a pandemic.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Language barriers in healthcare mean that the patient and healthcare services providers do not speak the same language. Make bilingual patient advocates available to break down language barriers in healthcare Bilingual patient advocates present the needs and wishes of patients in healthcare by providing interpreter services.

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Unit Organization and Environment Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation 52

Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Pharmacy Technician A Pharmacy Technician’s primary responsibility is to assist pharmacists in managing medications and ensuring patient safety. Pharmacy technicians also collaborate with pharmacy staff and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A CMIO (chief medical information officer) uses technology to significantly improve daily operations and healthcare systems that can improve patient care and outcomes while reducing errors and inefficiencies. When does a CMIO network with other medical professionals?

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

RELATED ARTICLE: Key Strategies for Improving the Patient Experience 2. Enhanced communication and trust Asking for and responding to patient feedback is a form of patient engagement. It opens a more candid line of communication. It’s a way for patients to talk freely about their experiences.

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

A patient portal is a mobile and/or web-based solution that offers access to healthcare and medical data (health records, personal profiles, payments, etc.) The goal of developing patient portal software is to keep patients engaged, increase health literacy, and build communication between healthcare providers and patients.

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Benefits of Health Information Exchange By facilitating the secure and seamless exchange of patient data, health information exchange empowers healthcare professionals to work collaboratively and provide more efficient, patient-centric care, while working at the top of their license.

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Accepted Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Rush Medical College, its main goal is to develop students who will be critical thinkers, who will provide excellent clinical care, patient safety and quality. It promotes collaboration and communication more amongst themselves. The six are advocate, communicator, leader, practitioner, professional and scholar.

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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. Looking at how maternal care and mental health intersect requires the collaboration of obstetrics and behavioral health care teams. A Personal Story of Maternal Mental Health.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 12, 2023

One of the most important non-clinical skills for a nurse to develop is the strong power of communication. Nursing care is built on the foundation of communication. Both patients and colleagues figure largely in a nurse’s world, and listening well and speaking your truth clearly is essential both on the job and in your daily life.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These attributes (and others) can translate to greater improvements in patient safety. Communication Transformational leaders use effective communication skills to build trust and establish a shared vision around a culture of safety where everyone understands their role in working to protect patients.

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Relias

JULY 20, 2023

This would involve putting resources into place prior to discharging the patient — not just checking a box. Collaborative care models can save lives. Let’s take a look at other components that have been communicated by CMS. What is the Birthing-Friendly designation? What is in the Maternity Care Action Plan?

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Hospital Documentation Discharges Follow-Up 40

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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We Care Online

JANUARY 16, 2025

Effective Communication Skills For aspiring healthcare practitioners, effective communication skills ensure clear and compassionate interactions with patients. Healthcare providers must convey medical information in a way that their patients understand. Team Work Modern healthcare depends significantly on collaboration.

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Guideway Care

JANUARY 14, 2025

This specific expertise confirms that nursing care delivered by pediatric oncologists is not only effective but also customized for the safety of their adolescents. Pediatric oncology nursing reaches past patient interaction within hospital settings.

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