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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

Relias

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. But recruiting is not the only way to help mitigate staffing shortfalls.

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Extended Nurse Work Hours and Patient Safety: Effects and Solutions

Relias

But the effect of long nurse work hours on patient safety is an area of concern. Despite the perks of a 12-hour workday, the impacts of 12-hour vs. eight-hour nursing shifts on patient outcomes can be significant. Nurses worked even longer days during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some still do because of ongoing staff shortages.

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

Relias

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

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

Relias

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

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5 issues in the check-in process that impact your medical practice 

Health Prime

If it happens, errors or inefficiencies can lead to multiple problems, affecting patient satisfaction and your practice’s overall efficiency and financial health. Practices can begin to identify and implement targeted strategies to address them, improving patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and financial stability.

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What Is Value-Based Healthcare and How Can It Help Your Facility?

Scrubs

Two common examples of this model include: Medical Homes: Patient-centered medical homes utilize a coordinated approach to care, in which the patient’s primary care provider will work with a team of providers and care specialists to facilitate better outcomes for the patient.

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How to Build Trust around AI in Healthcare

EvidenceCare

Michelle Flemmings Starting with small-scale implementations in specific areas can provide proof of concept and demonstrate AI’s impact on operational efficiency and patient satisfaction. This can significantly reduce the risk of errors and improve patient safety.