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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. For many hospitals, achieving better outcomes begins with the implementation of improved patient safety protocols. What is patient safety in nursing? How do nurses ensure patient safety in the care setting?

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The Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2023 Are About Social, Mental and Behavioral Health

Health Populi

In 2014, ECRI pivoted the title of this annual report to “patient safety concerns,” a nuance away from health technology. Fast forward to 2023 and ECRI’s latest take on the Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns 2023. Topping the 2023 list of patient safety concerns is the pediatric mental health crisis.

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The Importance of Nurses Educating Patients and 10 Ways to Improve Patient Education

DropStat

The importance of nurses educating patients is well known and documented in studies showing that patient education results in greater patient compliance and leads to better health outcomes. Moreover, healthcare is increasingly shifting towards patient- and consumer-centered healthcare.

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Evaluating the Safety of Cell Therapy: What You Need to Know

Scrubs

Thorough understanding and mitigation of immunogenicity risks are integral to ensuring patient safety. Tumorigenicity: The possibility of administered cells developing into tumors is a pivotal aspect scrutinized during safety evaluations.

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Alarm Fatigue: A Major Safety Challenge for Nurses

DropStat

Alarm fatigue can occur in many fields, but reducing alarm fatigue for patient safety has become a primary goal in healthcare. The Joint Commission chose alarm management as a 2021 National Patient Safety Goal. Monitors ‘keep an eye’ on patients 24/7 and relieve critical care nurses of constant supervision.

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The Advantage of Dental Assistants: The Vital Role They Play in Modern Dentistry

Northwest Suburban College

By mastering these radiology responsibilities, Dental Assistants play an integral role in the diagnostic process and ensure patient safety during dental X-ray procedures.

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The Ever-Evolving World of Pharmacy: Exploring the Future of Pharmacy Technician Practice

Northwest Suburban College

Automation and Robotics: Streamlining Operations and Improving Patient Safety Technological innovations, including automation and robotics, are being increasingly utilized in pharmacies to streamline processes, increase efficiency, and improve patient safety.