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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. For many hospitals, achieving better outcomes begins with the implementation of improved patient safety protocols. What is patient safety in nursing? How do nurses ensure patient safety in the care setting?

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The Importance of Nurses Educating Patients and 10 Ways to Improve Patient Education

DropStat

The importance of nurses educating patients is well known and documented in studies showing that patient education results in greater patient compliance and leads to better health outcomes. Moreover, healthcare is increasingly shifting towards patient- and consumer-centered healthcare.

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Daily Duties of a Skilled Dental Assistant

Northwest Suburban College

Good communication and teamwork are key to performing well under the dentist’s supervision, ensuring the procedure goes smoothly and efficiently. Post-Procedure Duties and Patient Education After a dental procedure, their responsibilities shift to patient education and cleanup.

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The Crucial Role of Pharmacy Technicians in Today’s Healthcare System

Northwest Suburban College

Pharmacy Technicians’ Key Responsibilities Pharmacy Technicians’ multifaceted responsibilities span from assisting pharmacists in dispensing medications to managing inventory and ensuring patient safety. Let’s delve into some of these crucial tasks.

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The Ever-Evolving World of Pharmacy: Exploring the Future of Pharmacy Technician Practice

Northwest Suburban College

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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The 11 Best Patient Engagement Tools to Improve Your Practice 

Medical Advantage

Patients have come to expect appointment reminders. 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.

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5 Risk Control Considerations as Nurse Practitioners’ Scope of Practice Expands

Minority Nurse

Understanding this legal landscape is crucial for NPs to effectively adjust their patient safety and risk control practices to navigate potential pitfalls. If a patient suffers adverse outcomes and lacks documented informed consent, NPs could face liability claims for failing to provide adequate information. Clinical Competence.