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How to Keep Patients Safe in The Hospital

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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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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.

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

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­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.

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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. 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.

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Prevent Medical Errors with Mistake-Proofing Principles

Mobius MD

Preventable medical errors are still a serious issue in healthcare, contributing to patient harm, increased costs, and diminished patient trust. Addressing these systemic issues through mistake-proofing can reduce errors, improve patient safety, and alleviate some of the stress and cognitive demands physicians face.

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

Relias

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.

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Improving Patient Safety With VR for Infection Prevention and Control

Relias

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.