Scrubs
APRIL 5, 2023
Professionals in virtually every industry have been buzzing about Chat-GPT ever since it debuted in November of last year. The AI-powered chatbot can generate all kinds of text from stories and poems to computer code. It uses language models to produce text that mimics the style of human beings. And now doctors are using it to answer routine clinical questions.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 6, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Anne Dabrow Woods, DNP, RN, CRNP, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, FAAN, chief nurse of Wolters Kluwer; Health Learning, Research & Practice. It is no secret that the U.S. has been struggling with a nursing workforce crisis […] The article Is Recruiting International Nurses To Feed the U.S.
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Emerging RN Leader
APRIL 5, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN How do I stay positive? It is a question that many leaders now ask in the face of significant staffing shortages, mounting budget issues, and a turbulent healthcare environment. Consider the following story a leader shared with me: By nature, I am an optimist, but now it […] The post Maintaining Positivity appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 18, 2023
Trust between a nurse and their patient is one of the strongest assets a healthcare provider can carry in their repertoire. Unfortunately, social and health discrimination against minority groups around the world makes offering trust more difficult. Lansing, Mich.-based nurse practitioner Kristal Richardson-Aubrey and her team aim to approach this reality with empathy and understanding.
Relias
APRIL 28, 2023
Older people are at risk for a variety of health problems, ranging from physical health deterioration to cognitive decline. While the risk factors for these conditions differ, nearly all older people are at risk for pressure injuries. Also known as pressure sores or pressure ulcers, these wounds are more likely when pressure builds on a specific area of the body over time.
Medical Gas Compliance
APRIL 24, 2023
Editor's Note: The article was originally published in December 2018 and has been updated for to reflect the current state of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare. What is Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare? Artificial intelligence in healthcare refers to the application of machine learning algorithms and other AI techniques to analyze and interpret complex medical data, assist in clinical decision-making, improve patient outcomes, and enhance the efficiency of healthcare delivery.
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Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 28, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. In the rapidly-evolving landscape of biopharmaceuticals, it has become increasingly important for companies to establish effective partnerships in order to stay competitive. One such partnership that has gained popularity in recent years is the collaboration […] The article How to Build An Effective CDMO Partnership In BioPharma?
Emerging RN Leader
APRIL 16, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN It is no secret that health systems are struggling with finances. To preserve clinical roles at the point of care, increasingly administrative roles are eliminated while those remaining take on more responsibilities. That works until it doesn’t. Consider the following email I recently received from a blog […] The post Negotiating Your Workload When the Role Expands appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 24, 2023
In honor of Transplant Nurses Week (this year from April 24 through May 1), Minority Nurse heard from International Transplant Nurses Society Board of Directors member Jongwon Yoo, PhD, APRN of Northwestern Medicine’s Transplant Surgery program about a career path as a transplant nurse. Please tell me a little about your background. How and why did your career path lead you to transplant nursing ?
Relias
APRIL 3, 2023
High turnover and low retention of direct support professionals (DSPs) continues to be a top-of-mind concern for intellectual and developmental (IDD) providers. For several years now, the national turnover rate for DSPs has lingered around 50%, with some agencies having as many as one-in-eight DSP roles consistently vacant. While low wages are commonly a factor in high turnover, what other factors can organizations address to combat turnover and support DSPs?
Health Populi
APRIL 13, 2023
The United Nations (UN) convened the 2023 Water Conference convened March 22-24, 2023, in New York City. The meeting brought together stakeholders from all over the world to brainstorm how to meet UN sustainability development goals (SDGs) for #6 of the 17 SDGs addressing clean water and sanitation. This event was billed in the words of the conveners, a “watershed moment to tackle the global water crisis and ensure a water-secure future.” That water-secure future is a critical factor
Scrubs
APRIL 19, 2023
As the building nurse at Wilson Vance Intermediate School, Nancy Rook spends a lot of time with Gunner Hartley, a fourth grader with spina bifida. The two can often be seen roaming the halls together as Rook helps Hartley manage his condition at school. Hartley uses a wheelchair, and the other children often have questions about his condition, so Rook decided to write a children’s book to show them that his disability doesn’t make him different.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 28, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Richard Dion, PharmD, pharmacy clinical program manager for clinical surveillance and compliance, Wolters Kluwer Health. In recent years, the data collected by health systems has skyrocketed in volume. Unfortunately, studies show that up to […] The article Using Untapped Data To Inform Opioid Stewardship In the Hospital appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Emerging RN Leader
APRIL 19, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN During the last two weeks, the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and NSI Nursing Solutions released new nursing workforce research. While the short-term picture of the nursing workforce has slightly improved from 2021 to 2022, the long-term picture remains quite challenging. The following are five […] The post 5 Takeaways from the Latest Workforce Research appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 25, 2023
Many nurses commit to a long career in healthcare, so it’s essential to support aging nurses. This longevity may be due to their continued passion for serving the community, or it can also result from the family of colleagues they’ve built around them. Nevertheless, having a long career or even joining later in life can see professionals in the field facing challenges related to aging.
CMA (AAMA) In Sight
APRIL 29, 2023
Are you planning to recertify your CMA (AAMA)® credential for the first time? Or do you know someone in that situation? Good news!
Health Populi
APRIL 25, 2023
In the U.S. in 2021, per person health care spending increased by nearly 15%, reversing 2020’s spending decline of 3.5% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest Health Care Cost and Utilization Report from the Health Care Cost Institute (HCCI) details health spending in 2021, dissecting the change in terms of utilization of services and prices by category.
Scrubs
APRIL 4, 2023
Lori Martinek was fired from Regional Health Services of Howard County in Iowa last year after being assaulted by a combative patient. She was denied unemployment benefits for months because her former employer challenged her claim, but a state court recently ruled in her favor. Records show Martinek worked at the facility from January 2018 to September of last year when the incident occurred.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 27, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Medicare is a federal health insurance program in the United States that provides coverage to people 65 or older and some younger people with specific disabilities. The program is divided into several parts, covering different […] The article What Do Medicare Parts A, B, C, D Mean?
Emerging RN Leader
APRIL 30, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Most health systems will employ many new graduate nurses this spring/summer. An increasing number of these new graduates plan to travel once they gain some RN experience. While historically, travel agencies and other health systems might not have employed nurses with so little experience – the recent […] The post Ensuring New Graduate Professional Socialization appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
WSMDA
APRIL 28, 2023
Medical assistants play an important role in the healthcare industry by providing support to physicians and other healthcare professionals. They perform a variety of clinical and administrative tasks to ensure that healthcare facilities run smoothly and patients receive the care they need. Here is an overview of what medical assistants do, discussion of their specializations, and why you should study at the leading medical assistant school in New York.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
APRIL 28, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced its plan to end the Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 on May 11, 2023. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency declarations, legislation, and regulatory waivers across government agencies, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), allowed for flexibility in the delivery of care to patients, including the expanded use of telehealth.
Health Populi
APRIL 19, 2023
People have expanded their definitions of health in 2023, with mental health supplanting physical health for the top-ranked factor in feeling healthy. Welcome to the Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health , released this week, with striking findings about how the economic, post-pandemic life, pollution and climate change all feed mis-trust among citizens living in 13 countries — and their eroding trust for health care systems.
Scrubs
APRIL 24, 2023
A new study published in Sleep Health shows that nurses who work the night shift feel less tired and commit fewer errors at work when they get at least 40 minutes of bright light before their shift. “Feasible changes, such as getting light exposure before the night shift, may help reduce fatigue and its effects on performance at work, something which could benefit both the nurses and their patients.” said Jay Olson, one of the authors of the study.
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 25, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. According to a report by the World Health Organization, digital health technologies such as companion apps have the potential to transform healthcare delivery by improving health outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and enhancing the patient’s experience. […] The article The Role of Companion Apps In Preventive Healthcare appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Emerging RN Leader
APRIL 26, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Virtually every health system in the country is either considering or in the pilot phase of testing new nursing care delivery models. This is not surprising. Outside of a few specialty areas, future care delivery models will necessitate a team-based approach with professionals and support staff working […] The post Building An Infrastructure for New Models of Care Delivery appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Relias
APRIL 28, 2023
Birth trauma is a serious condition that affects large numbers of women each year. Yet, it is still widely misunderstood. Due to this, those experiencing birth trauma may not seek help right away or at all. When those experiencing birth trauma do come to your organization, it is crucial for your staff to understand this type of trauma and how to help those living with its effects.
Northwestern College
APRIL 26, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a key component of technological advancement in every industry, including healthcare. AI tools such as voice recognition and transcription can […] The post How Will Growth in Artificial Intelligence Change Health Information Management? appeared first on Northwestern College.
Health Populi
APRIL 18, 2023
Consider the key drivers of supply and demand in health care, globally, right now: On the medical delivery supply side, the shortage of staff is a limiting factor to continuing to deliver care based on the usual work-flows and payment models. On the demand side, patients are taking on more demanding roles as consumers with high expectations for service, convenience, and safe care delivered closer to home — or at home.
Scrubs
APRIL 4, 2023
Allison Fisher has a whole new outlook on life after undergoing one of the most shocking surgical procedures in medical history. The Florida native started experiencing chronic stomach pain in 2020 as well as disruptions to her menstrual cycle. The symptoms lasted over a year, but the 20-year-old decided to ignore the pain because she doesn’t like discussing her weight with medical professionals. “I let myself believe that if I ignored it, it would go away,” Fisher said in a recent i
Electronic Health Reporter
APRIL 24, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Edward R. Gaines III, JD, CCP, vice president of regulatory affairs and industry liaison, Zotec Partners. The limited and under-resourced infrastructure established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers […] The article The Known, Unknowns of the No Surprises Act IDR Process appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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