Scrubs
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
It’s been a busy two days for thousands of nurses in Austin, Texas. They turned out on Monday and Tuesday as part of Texas Nurse Day at the Capitol, an event organized by the Texas Nurses Association. It’s more than a protest. Instead, the union is taking over sections of the state capitol to meet with lawmakers to develop policies that will curtail the state’s ongoing staffing shortage.
Electronic Health Reporter
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jason Warrelmann, vice president global services and process industries, UiPath. FHIR, or Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources, are quickly being adopted on a massive scale. While only 24% of healthcare companies currently utilize application programming […] The article 3 Ways Process Automation Can Help with FHIR Adoption appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Emerging RN Leader
MARCH 1, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Many health systems today are looking at redesigning care to a team-based model. When making this change, it is essential to think about the role of teamwork. Don’t assume that it is strong. Consider the story a nurse manager recently shared with me. It feels like I […] The post Teaching Teamwork Skills appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
Relias
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Effective engagement programs for employees play a pivotal role in the success of human services organizations. These programs allow organizations to innovate care solutions, provide better outcomes for their clients, and create a better culture. All these benefits can help combat two of the largest staff well-being issues in the industry: burnout and retention.
Scrubs
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, TN recently gave a 10% raise to all 1,500 of its hospital-based registered nurses and 300 on-call nurses, and good things have been happening ever since. The company says it has seen a dramatic decrease in the number of nurses calling out sick since the wage increases were implemented on February 5. In a recent meeting with Erlanger’s board of trustees, Rachel Harris, chief nursing executive, said the call-out reduction was an unexpected benefit of the pay
Electronic Health Reporter
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Sameer Bhat, vice president of sales and co-founder, eClinicalWorks. How has the pandemic changed your view of healthcare? For many patients, they recognized that the services their doctor was providing them wasn’t good enough. […] The article The Role of EHR Platforms and Technology In Concierge Care appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Dr. Jamil Norman is the Tempo Academic Program Coordinator for the RN to BSN Program at Walden University and a certified nurse educator with over twenty years of experience as a registered nurse and over fifteen years in higher education. Throughout her career, Dr. Norman has served as an agent of social change in the roles of educator, researcher, and mentor.
Scrubs
MARCH 1, 2023
Prosecutors in Shelbyville, Tennessee say Bobbie Gail Blair, 49, has been working as a nurse for 15 years even though she didn’t have a license to practice. She was employed at the in-house medical clinic in a Tyson Foods plant before being ousted from the job due to her lack of credentials. According to Detective Nathan Everhart, Blair graduated from the licensed practical nurse program at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in McMinnville in 2007.
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 3, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Amy Miller, regional director of growth, AMD Global Telemedicine. With the trend of remote working on the rise and telehealth becoming increasingly significant, high-speed internet has become a fundamental necessity for every community. Despite […] The article Closing The Gap of Healthcare Accessibility For Rural Americans appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Health Populi
MARCH 1, 2023
The challenging financial climate at the start of 2023 is impacting how people, globally, are perceiving, managing, and spending money on health and well-being, based on the latest (Wave 21) Global Consumer Barometer survey conducted by Toluna, a sister company of Harris Interactive. Globally, one-third of health citizens the world over are confronting greater stress levels due to the higher cost of living in their daily lives.
E-Clinic
MARCH 1, 2023
e-clinic is thrilled to announce that we are exhibiting at the upcoming Aesthetics Conference and Exhibition (ACE), taking place on the 10th and 11th of March 2023 at the Business Design Centre, London. As a leading provider of clinic management software, we understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the aesthetics industry.
Scrubs
MARCH 3, 2023
You don’t have to go far to find providers posting videos of themselves on social media. The hashtag #Nursetok has over 2 billion views on TikTok alone. The clips can be just as informative as they are entertaining. Professionals use these mediums to highlight all kinds of issues from unsafe staffing levels, common medical conditions, and even end-of-life care.
Relias
MARCH 1, 2023
While skilled nursing facility (SNFs) occupancy rates are slowly increasing , they are still 20% lower than before the COVID-19 pandemic, with many SNFs still struggling to fill beds. A CarePort report found that more patients prefer to receive post-acute care at home instead of in nursing homes and SNFs. According to a recent National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care (NIC) survey, one-fifth of nursing care respondents anticipate that occupancy levels will not return to the pre-pan
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
I am grateful to have been given the opportunity to brainstorm omnichannel health care for people to enable better health care for all, anywhere and everywhere, with Team Microsoft. Key opinion leader Molly McCarthy and I covered a lot of ground in this webcast conversation as part of Microsoft’s series of three “Expert perspectives on trends driving change in healthcare.” Molly and I covered a lot of ground here , starting with the key forces shaping and accelerating virtual
Setting Sights
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
With my head hung down, trying to hide my morning face away from the scurry of staff hurrying between the shift changeover, I scan the floor for those familiar patterns; the wet soapy mop-marks, zig-zagging down one length of the corridor, the old, faded line of blue tape that directs patients to the Radiology Department, the main hospital lifts, and so on.
Scrubs
MARCH 1, 2023
Masks mandates may be a thing of the past across most of the country, but COVID-19 is still infecting around 30,000 Americans every day with the death toll increasing daily anywhere from several dozen to well over a thousand. Wearing a face mask can still help stop the spread. But there’s new data on who’s most likely to wear them in public. A study recently published in Frontiers in Psychology found that people who think they’re attractive are less likely to wear masks.
Walker Info - Patient Experience
MARCH 1, 2023
You’ve likely heard the saying, “It takes a village.” When considering what’s needed to execute an effective customer experience (CX) program, a similar sentiment applies – “It takes a company.” The best CX programs are those that fully engage people and functions across the enterprise. That’s where building company-wide expertise plays a vital role.
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
February celebrates American Heart Month and nurses everywhere have tools at their disposal to continue adding to their vast knowledge of heart health throughout the year. Whether you’re a nurse who specializes in cardiac care, one who works in other specialties, or a nurse considering making a career move into the cardiac field, many resources will help you find more information.
Scrubs
MARCH 2, 2023
It’s officially Women’s History Month in the U.S. and Mississippi State University is hosting a slew of events to highlight the important contributions of women. Vanita Phinisey, a family nurse practitioner at the OCH Regional Medical Center, is participating to talk about how women can better advocate for themselves when receiving or discussing medical care.
Scrubs
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
On February 23, Judith Sobol was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of a three-year-old girl, Ophelia Mazure. Sobol was a home care nurse who cared for the girl in the child’s home while she was under the influence of methamphetamine. The jury in Berrien County, Michigan deliberated for just 45 minutes before revealing their verdict. The incident took place on June 20, 2022.
Scrubs
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
As a nurse, if you’re seeking to advance in your career, the highly competitive nursing job market can be challenging. Nonetheless, by adopting the right techniques and mindset, you can enhance your likelihood of securing your desired nursing job, given the increased demand for healthcare professionals. In this article, we will share some tips and tricks to help you navigate the nursing job market and stand out from other applicants.
Scrubs
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
With the opioid crisis gripping the United States, pain management has become a critical topic of concern, and many individuals are uncertain where to turn for safe and effective pain relief. Fortunately, there are many options available beyond potentially addictive medications. In this article, pharmacist Khyati Undavia shares the latest developments in the pain management sector of the pharmaceutical industry, highlighting some of the promising alternatives to opioids that are now available to
Scrubs
MARCH 3, 2023
Dr. Donna Lamb, DHSc, MBA, BSN is many things. She’s currently the head of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), which assigns residencies to medical school graduates with matching skill sets, and she also happens to be a nurse. But critics say she isn’t qualified to oversee the program because she doesn’t understand what medical graduates are going through.
Scrubs
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
There are many fascinating branches to the wonderful tree of biology , the major branches being microbiology, zoology and botany. Biology in its broadest sense is the study of living things and the processes that keep them alive. The different branches of biology focus on various specific fields within that one umbrella term and have been the subject of study and intrigue for decades.
Scrubs
FEBRUARY 26, 2023
When other treatments aren’t working, many cancer patients seek out cutting-edge therapies that are still being tested. Most of the time, a cancer patient’s greatest opportunities for remission are found in approved therapies. It is never a good idea to abandon a course of treatment under the direction of your oncologist for something you read about on the Internet.
Scrubs
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Eight U.S. government agencies have been looking into the possible origins of the COVID-19 virus, which was first detected in China. The prevailing consensus has been uncertainty, considering China has refused to cooperate with the investigation. But the U.S. Department of Energy has issued a new report that says it is plausible that the virus originated from a laboratory leak in China.
Scrubs
MARCH 3, 2023
Nurses in the U.K. have always had to think twice before posting on social media, recording TikToks, and flaunting their opinion. Unlike America, the freedom of speech act doesn’t apply, and a simple post on TikTok could lose you your license. Now, they might want to think twice about uploading risqué images and videos of themselves on OnlyFans as a way of making some extra cash.
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