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How Denver Health Reduced Length of Stay: A Step-by-Step Guide

EvidenceCare

This blog highlights the journey of Denver Health a public safety-net system in Coloradoas a leading example of how hospitals can move the needle on LOS. Read our blog for a deeper dive on GMLOS and ALOS. DRG (Diagnosis-Related Group) : A classification that groups patients with similar clinical conditions and resource needs.

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The vital role of patient feedback in enhancing quality of care 

Health Prime

Patient feedback mechanisms through surveys, focus groups, or online reviews provide opportunities for productive dialogue and collaboration between patients and providers. This nurtures a culture of transparency, accountability, and respect for each other, thus setting the ground for good relationships between patients and providers.

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NCLEX to Be Changed as Fail Rates Climb

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Experts estimate that about 20% of those who graduate from nursing school aren’t passing the test, which means they won’t be able to enter the nursing profession. This can be done by scaling existing solutions, working collaboratively and being prepared to learn from each other.” The pass rate fell from 88.2% in 2019 to 82.5%

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ED Nurses on How to Ask Tough Questions When Someone’s Life is on the Line

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They underwent various diagnostic tests, all of which came back negative. “I reached out to a physician and asked if he would order a carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning test,” she explains. The staff ran another test on the patient, which showed dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide in their bloodstream.

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Common Healthcare Interview Questions Asked During Interviews

MedQuest College

This blog will walk you through common question types, examples of strong responses, and how to effectively prepare for each one. Technical and Role-Specific Interview Questions Healthcare interviews will also include technical or role-specific questions that test your knowledge of procedures, protocols, or tools relevant to the job.

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Why Good communication Matters in Healthcare

Practice Builders

Clear communication protocols reduce the time spent coordinating decisions and repeating tests. This collaboration reduces guesswork and promotes evidence-based care. Poor communication between shifts or departments can result in duplicate tests or delayed therapy, which frustrates patients. What to do?

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The Casper Exam: A Situational Judgement Test

Accepted Blog

This situational judgment test (SJT) is designed to assess core competencies related to social intelligence and professionalism, including collaboration, problem solving, empathy, and ethics. The test has evolved over the years and now includes both typed and video response sections and a total of 14 scenarios. What is CASPer?

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