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How to Keep Patients Safe in The Hospital

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From patient safety to avoiding medical errors, you have to be efficient in all aspects of efficiency. Millions of people visit hospitals or health centres for medical help every day. According to the World Health Organization, medical errors or inefficient staff harm thousands of patients annually.

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What Is The Value Of PCT Certification?

ACI Medical & Dental School

At ACI Medical & Dental School, you can train to become a certified Patient Care Technician (PCT) in just four months through our hands-on Medical Assistant program. Performing Basic Medical Tasks: Drawing blood ( phlebotomy ) or collecting other lab specimens. Performing electrocardiograms (EKGs). are functioning properly.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kendra Coles

Minority Nurse

She also has a knack for communication and team empowerment. Since 2019, Coles has been Director of Women’s & Children’s Services at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UM BWMC). I simultaneously worked at another hospital in the region in the Mother Baby Unit. Talk about your role in nursing.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Barbara Bosah

Minority Nurse

Barbara Bosah, MS, RN, PCCN, is a highly skilled nurse manager in the thoracic and surgical intermediate care unit and vascular progressive care unit at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), downtown campus in Baltimore, MD. These patients are admitted to our unit after undergoing surgery.

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What Is Lateral Violence in Nursing?

Relias

While individual acts of lateral violence can appear relatively harmless, they create a toxic environment that takes a toll on employees’ morale, hindering the success of the healthcare institutions for which they work. Workplace bullying and lateral violence among nurses heighten tension within an already high-stress environment.

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Medical Assistant vs. CNA: What’s the Difference?

Prism Career Institute

Two common positions are medical assistants and certified nurse assistants (CNAs), which are both essential healthcare professionals who interact with patients. At Prism Career Institute, aspiring healthcare professionals can access healthcare training programs , including a medical assistant program, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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In Demand Career Spotlight Series – Medical Secretary

ACI Medical & Dental School

In Demand Career Spotlight Series – Medical Secretary Our In-Demand Career Spotlight Series focuses on careers in the medical and dental industries where demand for skilled workers outpaces supply. In this month’s blog post, we will be discussing the Medical Secretary position. What Does a Medical Secretary Do?