Scrubs

MARCH 15, 2023

The union alleges that management is keeping patients in hallways and other areas that aren’t meant for patient beds. And the nurses said they “are deeply concerned about eroding patient care conditions and the lack of patient privacy and dignity.” This makes it difficult to navigate the facility.

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Performance Health

MARCH 18, 2024

Private equity hospitals are a notable trend in healthcare, reshaping medical care by bringing significant capital for efficiency and profitability. While these acquisitions infuse much-needed financial resources, concerns exist about potential impacts on patient care and staff working conditions.

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Practice Builders

APRIL 11, 2025

Patient Safety What about patient-practitioner communication? The more accurate the diagnosis, the more information the doctor receives from the patient, and the more successful the treatment will be. Patient safety is a top priority for healthcare experts. Lets analyze.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Hospital administrators across the nation advocate the merits of Magnet designation. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), an affiliate of the American Nurses Association, awards Magnet status to hospitals that satisfy designated criteria that measure the strength and quality of the institution’s nursing care.

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Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The protests were aimed at drawing attention to the nurses’ demands for safer staffing levels and improved patient care conditions. The nurses, represented by the Hawaii Nurses’ Association, have been advocating for safer nurse-to-patient ratios, citing concerns over patient safety and the well-being of the nursing staff.

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CollaborateMD

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Where there is disruption, critical care, in all forms, is placed on hold. To tackle these challenges, providers and healthcare leaders are thinking strategically and looking deeper into ways to cut costs without compromising patient care. RPA automates repetitive tasks like invoice processing and order confirmation.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 13, 2023

Patient safety depends on many preventative steps, and many of those steps must be followed meticulously. The report, published in the journal Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology , reinforces how the simplest act of hand washing and proper hand hygiene can have a significant impact on patient safety.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

Because of these ongoing trends, healthcare organizations and the nursing community must work collaboratively to find ways to examine the link between the nursing shortage and patient safety. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care.

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Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Critical Thinking Patient Satisfaction 52

We Care Online

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

This knowledge influences patient care decisions, the allocation of resources, and the overall functioning of healthcare organizations. Why Healthcare Financing Matters in Nursing Nurses are at the forefront of patient care, and their decisions significantly impact both patient outcomes and healthcare costs.

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Patient Approved

MARCH 9, 2015

In healthcare industries this positive impact quickly trickles down to patients, suggesting the importance of leadership connecting effectively with staff. Any CEO can sit in an office and contemplate patient safety and satisfaction by poring over informative data and monthly reports. Catherine Miller, R.N.,

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Relias

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

These attributes (and others) can translate to greater improvements in patient safety. Transformational leadership is especially effective in health care because it emphasizes teamwork and everyone’s ability to step up as a leader when needed. What is transformational leadership?

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Relias

MARCH 18, 2025

Winter storms and blizzards can bring extreme cold, heavy snowfall, ice accumulation, and dangerous winds that disrupt essential services, transportation, and hospital operations. Ensuring a hospitals readiness for severe winter weather is critical to maintaining patient care and staff safety.

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Performance Health

MAY 6, 2024

In a bold move to redefine healthcare incident reporting , York Hospital partnered with Performance Health Partners (PHP), transforming their approach to patient safety.

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Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The potential fallout is a looming strike that could leave the hospital scrambling to fill critical care gaps, with the nurses alleging unfair labor practices and unsafe working conditions. This type of strike, which focuses on protesting the hospital’s alleged retaliatory practices, could commence as early as Friday.

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Relias

MARCH 9, 2025

As we observe Patient Safety Week, I am excited to bring focus to technology that has been making a difference in healthcare: virtual reality (VR) for infection prevention and control (IPC). According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 31 hospital patients contracts an HAI every day.

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We Care Online

AUGUST 7, 2024

Hospital pharmacies are fast-paced environments where accuracy, efficiency, and patient care are paramount. This simple step can prevent errors and ensure patient safety. Effective time management is crucial in a busy hospital pharmacy. Stay Organized : Keep your workspace clean and organized.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 3, 2025

Telehealth and telemedicine technologies allow nurses to provide remote patient care, monitoring, and education, which has been particularly helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, nursing has seen significant advancements in technology that have improved patient outcomes and enhanced the quality of care.

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Relias

JUNE 6, 2024

Key competencies and attributes of nurse leaders include the following: Understands the correlation between a strong team and high levels of patient quality and safety. Encourages feedback and works to solve problems related to patient care, patient safety, budget, and staffing.

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EvidenceCare

MAY 8, 2024

Careful consideration is essential to ensure AI benefits, not hinders, patient care. We must be very thoughtful, and consider on behalf of the patients, is this going to do harm? We can start by actively engaging clinicians, demonstrating value on a small scale, and showcasing its impact on better patient care.

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Performance Health

JANUARY 7, 2025

Finding the right hospital incident reporting software can not only greatly improve patient care, but also enhance safety in the work environment and decrease costs. Read on to learn the top three features to look for in a hospital incident reporting software.

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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. For those pursuing CNA training in North Carolina , the focus goes beyond mastering basic care techniques. Interested in making a meaningful impact in healthcare?

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

As the true lifeblood of healthcare delivery, nurses are central to patient care, from long-term and public health to acute care and home health. In communicating about the possibilities to be found in nursing, we can point out that, contrary to what the public and the media might think, not all nurses work in the hospital.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 18, 2024

It’s All About Data “When a new initiative comes out, or there is a new process or new product, that is all because of data,” says Kathleen Ulanday, MBA, MHA, BSN, RN, NI-BC, CPHIMS, and a senior clinical informatics specialist at Texas Children’s Hospital. Once implemented, the new process will be measured as well.

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CollaborateMD

MARCH 7, 2025

Applications of automation span everything from medical billing and administrative processes to enhancing patient care through clinical decision support and real-time analytics. Patient Care Shines By automating patient care and clinical workflows, providers can improve response times and personalize treatments.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 26, 2024

As a nurse manager, I am responsible for the unit’s overall operational needs, which include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, performance management, patient safety/patient care initiatives, overall team engagement, patient experience initiatives, process improvement projects, and all other business-related needs.

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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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Health Populi

MARCH 12, 2024

The American Hospital Association is curating a similar page for the organization’s hospital members with updates and special reports and links. health care system. health care providers could have lost as much as $1 billion a day in daily revenue during the outage (compared with 2023).

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

MARCH 13, 2024

For example, the country’s largest for-profit hospital system suffered a theft of health data impacting as many as 11 million patients , including patients’ names, addresses, and dates of birth and information on patient service dates, locations, and the dates of upcoming appointments.

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Billing Hospital Patient Safety Appointments 59

DropStat

APRIL 15, 2024

Nurses must perform “safety event reporting,” also called an “unusual occurrence report” or “variance report,” whenever there is: a new adverse event (e.g., a medical error or patient injury) a new awareness about an existing event (e.g., to improve patient safety) a near miss (e.g.,

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Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

You are a mid-level leader at “Friendly Hospital,” a large healthcare organization. In our example, Friendly Hospital had previously achieved and maintained a five-star HCAHPS rating for several years, both overall and in patient surveys. During the pandemic, the hospital was hit hard by regional staffing and supply shortages.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

As the director of nursing operations at a world-class pediatric hospital, I hold a multifaceted role encompassing numerous responsibilities. My role extends beyond the provision of patient care and involves strategic decision-making and ensuring the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Center’s nursing operations.

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Ciox

AUGUST 21, 2023

By embracing interoperability, healthcare providers can enhance patient care, streamline operations, and foster innovation in the healthcare industry. 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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Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

These skilled professionals work in various healthcare settings, such as pharmacies, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, assisting pharmacists in dispensing medication and providing essential support to patients. Let’s delve into some of these crucial tasks.

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Patient Safety Long Term Care Sterilization Teamwork 52

Northwest Suburban College

JULY 19, 2024

We are often the first point of contact for patients when they arrive at the clinic or hospital. Our role involves a mix of clinical and administrative tasks, ensuring that the healthcare facility operates smoothly while providing excellent patient care. Confidentiality is a key part of managing patient records.

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Northwest Suburban College

APRIL 18, 2024

Our Pharmacy Technician program covers various aspects of the profession, such as drug classification, dosage calculations, and patient care. As a result, our graduates possess a deep understanding of the principles and practices needed to provide top-quality pharmaceutical care to patients. Let’s get started.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For example, in acute care hospitals, where responsibility for operational safety is most critical, labor statistics show that about 70% of organizations employ a CMIO. A CMIO has a significant impact on healthcare organizations by increasing efficiency, safety, and technological mobility in using health informatics.

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Health Populi

JUNE 25, 2024

Of the health care organizations who experienced ransomware attacks, one-third did not recover patient data from the cyber-attackers, Software Advice learned. Clearly, cyberattacks are impacting patient care. And the growth of home care, hospital-to-home, and greater self-care are also increasing risks for cybersecurity.

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