We Care Online

OCTOBER 31, 2024

According to the World Health Organization, medical errors or inefficient staff harm thousands of patients annually. These medical errors can be rectified by creating a supportive environment in your centre, regularly overseeing the work of young professionals, and preparing procedural checklists.

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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.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Workplace violence in healthcare settings, especially in acute care environments, is a pressing issue. While healthcare organizations typically have formal policies and procedures to combat violence, one often-overlooked strategy is empowering healthcare workers with bystander intervention skills.

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We Care Online

JULY 17, 2024

Organizations like Planetree and The Eden Alternative champion person-centered care and provide resources for implementation. VR headsets can transport residents to new environments and stimulate memories, while AR can enhance communication and education. Check out Rendever for examples of VR experiences designed for seniors.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 13, 2023

American Nurses Association (ANA) Chief Nursing Officer, Debbie Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN -Earlier this year, the ANA urged Congress to address the nurse staffing crisis and the work environment issues. But they should know that whatever role they fill, a Magnet organization will invest in them and their potential.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Every organization or workplace in healthcare or any other industry has a workplace culture , whether those working there are conscious of it or not. But what exactly is workplace culture, and how do you know your organization’s culture? This is a question worth pondering.

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Walker Info - Patient Experience

AUGUST 15, 2024

Fact: Customers are taking advantage of more channels than ever – think websites, mobile, and a whole range of social apps in addition to traditional methods – to provide feedback about your organization. That was an easier inquiry to answer when most of the interactions took place within the four walls of the organization.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 1, 2023

We may think about patients, patient care, medications, interventions, and hospitals, but justice might seem like the purview of lawyers, legislators, activists, human service agencies, and non-profit organizations.

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Health Populi

APRIL 12, 2022

This report has direct and relevant implications and insights for private sector stakeholders outside of the United Kingdom, as well. There is also a positive agenda — about how we can invest in better housing, better food, cleaner environments and better jobs to reduce the negative social determinants of health.”

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving behavioral healthcare field, nursing leaders are crucial in ensuring efficient operations, a supportive work environment for nurses, and providing quality patient care. Garnett truly has a heart for the patient, frequently interacting with them directly on units.

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Relias

AUGUST 23, 2023

While individual acts of lateral violence can appear relatively harmless, they create a toxic environment that takes a toll on employees’ morale, hindering the success of the healthcare institutions for which they work. Workplace bullying and lateral violence among nurses heighten tension within an already high-stress environment.

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Nurses and other healthcare staff rely on safe working environments, capable leaders, support for personal well-being, and of course, respect. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently? Continually reevaluate safe patient-to-nurse ratios.

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

Nurses and other healthcare staff rely on safe working environments, capable leaders, support for personal well-being, and of course, respect. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently? Continually reevaluate safe patient-to-nurse ratios.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The program expanded to include long-term care facilities in 1998 and moved beyond the borders of the United States to an international Magnet movement in 2000 as the new century began. Still, knowing that an organization has worked hard to achieve Magnet status can make a specific organization more attractive.

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Relias

JUNE 13, 2024

Organizations must invest in robust training programs, implement advanced security measures, and foster a supportive environment to mitigate these risks. Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, Vice President of Quality at Relias, suggests a few steps healthcare organizations should take to reduce workplace violence.

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Health Populi

JUNE 20, 2022

In 2022, the most trusted brands in the United States were. These two companies have their roots and original business models in retail pharmacy… today, they are morphing into health/care providers and service organizations, especially in an increasingly crowded and creative primary care market-space. CVS Health (pharmacy).

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 3, 2024

In this role, she oversees a team of 125 FTEs across various units, including Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Pediatrics, and Special Care Nursery. This series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and making significant changes in the nursing field. Talk about your role in nursing.

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Relias

MARCH 7, 2023

Given the current and future need for nurses, healthcare organizations must focus on recruiting new nurses, but perhaps more importantly — keeping their nursing staff engaged in clinical practice. Maximizing nurse recruitment and retention is a challenge nearly every healthcare organization across the country is facing.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 15, 2024

This series is a platform that showcases healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making substantial changes in the nursing field. I thrived in these high-intensity environments, gaining expertise and honing my skills while providing critical care to patients in need.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Mercier showcased this success at the New York Organization for Nursing Leadership last September. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. Talk about your role in nursing. A good leader listens and values their team.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 25, 2024

Jude, build relationships across the organization, and allow residents to see all the potential nursing opportunities. After the clinical rotations, the new nurses are matched to a home unit using the National Resident Matching Program’s algorithm. The entire St. Jude nursing family meets the new team members on Match Day.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 26, 2024

As the primary professional organization for CRNAs, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) sponsors the annual CRNA Week and supports nurses in this specialty. According to AANA, more than 61,000 CRNAs practice or study in the United States.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

At nursing school, Johnson fell in love with working with geriatric patients; now, she works in Luminis Health’s Acute Care for Elders (ACE) unit. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. Talk about your role in nursing.

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Accepted Blog

MAY 8, 2024

How to show you can add to a school’s diversity If you are an immigrant to the United States, the child of immigrants, or someone whose ethnicity is underrepresented in the States, your response to “How will you add to the diversity of our class/community?” It was a living, organic whole. It’s about who you are – at the core.

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Health Populi

APRIL 28, 2024

Internal Audit is uniquely positioned in an organization and getting the opportunity to see how a company operates and, most importantly, how C-Suites prioritize solutions, has been one of the best decisions I’ve made on the road to becoming a CISO. JSK: You moved into the Amedisys organization in 2018 as Chief Information Security Officer.

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Scrubs

JULY 19, 2023

Therapist Andrew Bryant says the landmark United Nations climate report last October brought a new mental health concern to his patients. “I I saw corporations destroying the environment, but I was working for them, and I knew what they were doing was wrong,” said Laura, 36, who lives in Atlanta. “It It was causing me mental anguish.

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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. Healthcare organizations will need to replace them with less experienced nurses. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Centralized staffing can save organizations thousands of dollars monthly in nurse staffing wages, staff attendance, and patient outcomes. Centralized scheduling is a scheduling process where a central office manages all nurse staffing, either within an entire organization or across many organizations.

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Relias

AUGUST 8, 2023

It is probably no surprise to you that your post-acute care (PAC) organization’s biggest asset is its employees. Administrators are in a position to recognize their staff’s value and foster a work environment that attracts employees and keeps them coming back. Organizational success is also dependent on retaining your employees.

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Intercoast

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

With cybersecurity being a critical concern for all organizations today, the career prospects for these professionals are excellent, making it a highly rewarding field to pursue. This fosters an environment conducive to skill development and professional advancement. Technician looking at a panel off a condensing unit.

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Health Populi

APRIL 13, 2023

The United Nations (UN) convened the 2023 Water Conference convened March 22-24, 2023, in New York City. Note the category of physical environment: that’s where clean water , clean air, and other of nature’s and the built environment’s health-promoting gifts reside.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Most nurses are familiar with evidence-based practice (EBP), using research-proven healthcare techniques to enhance patient care and the nursing environment and practices. Whether or not they work in an environment that supports EBP, nurses can learn more to apply EBP. And the benefits of EBP-led care are well documented.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 7, 2023

The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. I started as a staff nurse on a med/surg unit in 1979. Wright now serves as senior justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) consultant for Luminis Health.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

She’s a member of the Community Relations Commission with the city of Columbus, the Board of Directors of CRIS (Community Refugee and Immigration Services), and the United Way Key Club. In February, we’ll highlight healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

As explored in the study, nurses who are better aligned to their job role can adapt more readily to their new environment which can ease the transition, placing focus on patients and reduce the amount of time spent onboarding. about how Relias Assessments assists healthcare organizations in assessing competencies and personalizing learning.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 11, 2024

The complexities of patient safety and how it is incorporated, monitored, and managed in any healthcare organization are real. Some require action from senior leadership; others fit nicely in unit-based efforts. And this kind of transparency is in the best interests of any organization as patient safety is often tied to nurse safety.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Hospitals designated through the Magnet Recognition Program® live up to their name—they attract and keep nurses thanks to the nursing-focused strategies at the organization ’ s operations ’ foundation. Once organizations are Magnet-designated, keeping the status is important because healthcare consumers and professionals recognize it. “

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