Relias

MARCH 9, 2025

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.

Patient Safety 40

Patient Safety Unit Organization and Environment Interdisciplinary Team Hospital 40

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Shelise Valentine, RNC, MSN, C-EFM, CPPS, CPHRM, is the Director of Clinical Education, Healthcare Risk Advisors, part of TDC Group and chairs nursing, co-chairs obstetric and simulation initiatives, and directs risk management and obstetric education for insured hospital clients to improve patient safety and reduce malpractice risk.

Unit Organization and Environment 59

Unit Organization and Environment Patient Safety Best Practices Hospital 59

Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Also, hiring and retaining a workforce that is representative of the patient population served. Equity: Ensuring healthcare workers have what they need to do their jobs and patients have what they need in and out of treatment settings to effectively benefit from best practices in treatment (not to be confused with equality).

Follow-Up 98

Follow-Up Best Practices Communication Patient Satisfaction 98

Relias

MARCH 12, 2025

In post-acute care, workforce competency directly impacts care quality, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes. Post-acute care organizations face significant challenges in maintaining a skilled workforce. Competency gaps can lead to adverse events, hospital readmissions, and increased liability risks.

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Acute Care Long Term Care Patient Safety Patient Satisfaction 40

Relias

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Breakdowns in communication — Effective communication is the backbone of patient safety. Yet nearly 70% of adverse events in obstetrics can be traced back to miscommunication among the care team. They know what is expected of obstetricians, the standards of care, and what comprises a best-practice model for optimal OB care.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Communication Teamwork Hospital 52

Relias

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Nursing Informatics: Technology to Improve Patient Care Go to course Strategic uses of funding for healthcare technology Improving patient safety and quality of care IHS agencies can leverage a robust learning management platform to standardize education on patient safety initiatives, infection prevention, and chronic disease management.

Billing 52

Billing Patient Safety Follow-Up Best Practices 52

Relias

DECEMBER 8, 2022

What evidence-based best practices should be used going forward? “Conducting gap analyses is a best practice for identifying, reducing, or mitigating risk to your organization. For a strategic gap analysis, ask the following: What are the major organizational processes? What barriers exist for closing the gaps?

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Hospital Best Practices Patient Satisfaction 52