Remove Patient Care Remove Scheduling Remove Teamwork
article thumbnail

Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Kimberly Cook

Minority Nurse

During wartime, Cook showed her dedication and commitment to patient care, which instilled in her a profound sense of duty, resilience, and an unwavering ability to thrive under pressure. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, respect, and professional development.

article thumbnail

Reducing Mistakes: What Every Nurse Can Do

Minority Nurse

This environment of care is ripe for error and unsafe patient care outcomes. When direct care nurses and nurse leaders fully understand how the environment impacts patient safety, they can develop a better awareness of the behavioral choices nurses make when providing care and build ways to decrease the likelihood of error.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Mastering Communication in Healthcare: Northwest Suburban College’s Approach to Empowering Medical Assistants

Northwest Suburban College

By mastering these communication strategies, Medical Assistants can significantly enhance patient care and professional opportunities in the ever-evolving world of healthcare. Effective communication and teamwork are vital to ensuring seamless patient care, safety, and overall satisfaction.

article thumbnail

The Importance of Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare: Emphasizing Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Pharmacy Technician Roles

Northwest Suburban College

Dental Assistants, Medical Assistants, and Pharmacy Technicians play vital roles in fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring that the teams they work with function effectively and address the diverse healthcare needs of patients holistically.

article thumbnail

Celebrating Black Nursing Leaders: Mary Howard

Minority Nurse

Given the ever-changing healthcare environment and stressors created by the pandemic, today’s nursing leaders must create a culture that promotes the health and well-being of their staff, which will positively impact patient care. I strive to make a difference by making decisions that are in the best interest of staff and patient care.

article thumbnail

The Multifaceted Role of Dental Assistants in Modern Dentistry

Northwest Suburban College

These professionals play a pivotal role in patient care, clinical support, and office administration, ensuring the smooth operation of the dental practice while also providing exceptional care to patients.

article thumbnail

Build Safety Culture During Patient Safety Awareness Week

Relias

The evidence trail demonstrates the negative effects that burnout and dissatisfaction among healthcare professionals can have on patient care, including increases in diagnostic and patient safety errors, omissions of necessary care, reduced teamwork, dissatisfied patients who are less likely to adhere to treatment plans, and the list goes on.