Patient Care, Patient Safety and Unit Organization and Environment

Nursing Leadership: What Is It and Why Is It Important?

Relias

JUNE 6, 2024

Every nurse has the potential to lead, whether on the front line, in their unit, or as a resource for others. Good nursing leadership improves patient outcomes, reduces medical errors, and improves staff retention — benefiting patients and healthcare organizations. But the goal is clear.

Unit Organization and Environment

Unit Organization and Environment Huddles/Rounds Patient Safety Patient Care

The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

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.

Patient Safety

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Critical Thinking Patient Satisfaction

Improving Patient Safety With VR for Infection Prevention and Control

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.

Patient Safety

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Hospital Best Practices

Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Shelise Valentine

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.

Unit Organization and Environment

Unit Organization and Environment Patient Safety Hospital Best Practices

Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kimberly Williams

Minority Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

This series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making significant changes in the nursing field. 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.

Unit Organization and Environment

Unit Organization and Environment Transfers Continuing Education Patient Safety

7 Leadership Styles in Nursing — Which Is Yours?

Relias

MAY 19, 2023

Nurse managers who understand the benefits and limitations of different nursing leadership styles will be more successful in managing their team or unit and will ultimately drive better patient care. These characteristics work together to contribute to the goal of creating a high-performing organization.

Unit Organization and Environment

Unit Organization and Environment Conflict Resolution Communication Follow-Up

Language Barriers in Healthcare and 5 Strategies to Overcome Them

DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Knowing that their patients don’t understand what they are saying or the healthcare education they offer can add stress to the nurses’ workday and place obstacles all the way through the patient journey. Should hospitals and health care providers work on overcoming language barriers?

Unit Organization and Environment

Unit Organization and Environment Scheduling Follow-Up Documentation

Don’t Call Us Heroes: Nursing Is a Calling — and a Profession

Relias

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Inside the hospital, nursing units might realistically be a cauldron of stress and anxiety. Healthcare industry organizations have surveyed nurses and related staff to discover the biggest issues and solutions that may exist as a large percentage of nurses threaten to leave the industry. Stressful work environment.

Unit Organization and Environment

Unit Organization and Environment Precepting Hospital Patient Care

Incorporating Patient Feedback to Improve Practice Productivity

CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

First, you must assemble your focus group in a comfortable, neutral environment. Additionally, safeguarding patient information means handling feedback data cautiously and storing it securely. This guarantees patient safety and anonymity. Help your patients feel comfortable and confident sharing their opinions.

Patient Satisfaction

Patient Satisfaction Patient Experience Unit Organization and Environment Follow-Up

How to Keep Patients Safe in The Hospital

We Care Online

OCTOBER 31, 2024

From patient safety to avoiding medical errors, you have to be efficient in all aspects of efficiency. To ensure quality, many people wonder how to keep patients safe in hospitals. According to the World Health Organization, medical errors or inefficient staff harm thousands of patients annually.

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Hospital Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Communication

Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Nurses and other healthcare staff rely on safe working environments, capable leaders, support for personal well-being, and of course, respect. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

Patient Safety

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Nurses and other healthcare staff rely on safe working environments, capable leaders, support for personal well-being, and of course, respect. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

Patient Safety

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Huddles/Rounds De-Escalation

Building High-Reliability in Healthcare: Principles and Strategies

Relias

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In today’s complex healthcare environment, consistently delivering safe, high-quality care is both challenging and necessary. High reliability in healthcare is essential for minimizing errors, improving patient outcomes, and embedding a culture of safety in every aspect of care delivery.

Unit Organization and Environment

Unit Organization and Environment Patient Safety Follow-Up Hospital

Health Information Exchange: What It Is and Why It Matters

Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Traditionally, patient data has been stored in disparate systems, creating information silos across healthcare organizations. This fragmentation poses a significant challenge for healthcare providers striving to deliver patient-centric care. What is Health Information Exchange (HIE)?

Unit Organization and Environment

Unit Organization and Environment Medical History Transfers Tests

7 Strategies for Mitigating the Healthcare Staffing Crisis

Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Healthcare organizations across the U.S. Many organizations view the healthcare staffing crisis as a long-term problem that requires more than temporary solutions. Read on for seven strategies that healthcare organizations are using to help mitigate the staffing crisis.

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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

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Improving Patient Safety With VR for Infection Prevention and Control

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7 Leadership Styles in Nursing — Which Is Yours?

Language Barriers in Healthcare and 5 Strategies to Overcome Them

Don’t Call Us Heroes: Nursing Is a Calling — and a Profession

Incorporating Patient Feedback to Improve Practice Productivity

How to Keep Patients Safe in The Hospital

Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Building High-Reliability in Healthcare: Principles and Strategies

Health Information Exchange: What It Is and Why It Matters

7 Strategies for Mitigating the Healthcare Staffing Crisis

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