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. Patient safety is a fundamental goal of all health care.

Patient Safety

Minority Nurse

MARCH 11, 2024

Nurses put a priority on keeping their patients safe and Patient Safety Awareness Week , which takes place March 10-16 this year, helps focus attention on this important part of any healthcare provider’s job. No matter how much attention nurses give to patient safety, there is always room to make improvements.

Patient Safety

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

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

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.

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Relias

MAY 19, 2023

Nurse managers who understand the benefits and limitations of different nursing leadership styles will be more successful in managing their team or unit and will ultimately drive better patient care. Servant leadership in nursing is not recommended when top-down decisions must be made to quickly align an entire team or organization.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 6, 2024

This series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making significant changes in the nursing field. We can promote patient rights, ensure patient safety, empower patients with the needed information to make informed decisions, and more through advocacy.

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DropStat

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Knowing that their patients don’t understand what they are saying or the healthcare education they offer can add stress to the nurses’ workday and place obstacles all the way through the patient journey. How can overcoming language barriers improve the work environment for nurses and healthcare workers?

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Relias

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Inside the hospital, nursing units might realistically be a cauldron of stress and anxiety. Healthcare industry organizations have surveyed nurses and related staff to discover the biggest issues and solutions that may exist as a large percentage of nurses threaten to leave the industry. Stressful work environment.

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Health Populi

JUNE 5, 2024

Recognizing and continuing to work on the challenge of clinician (and patient) burnout, I wondered: could this new Surface Laptop 6 be used by providers to help address burnout and friction in work-flows? Let me explain from a global to a local lens….

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 21, 2023

First, you must assemble your focus group in a comfortable, neutral environment. Additionally, safeguarding patient information means handling feedback data cautiously and storing it securely. This guarantees patient safety and anonymity. Help your patients feel comfortable and confident sharing their opinions.

Patient Satisfaction

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

­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.

Patient Safety

Relias

MAY 24, 2023

­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.

Patient Safety

Relias

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

In today’s complex healthcare environment, consistently delivering safe, high-quality care is both challenging and necessary. High reliability in healthcare is essential for minimizing errors, improving patient outcomes, and embedding a culture of safety in every aspect of care delivery. HROs value expertise over hierarchy.

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Ciox

AUGUST 3, 2023

Traditionally, patient data has been stored in disparate systems, creating information silos across healthcare organizations. This fragmentation poses a significant challenge for healthcare providers striving to deliver patient-centric care. This results in significant benefits for both healthcare organizations and patients.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

government entities and from international entities such as the World Health Organization. When piloting educational approaches in new geographic areas, Evans explained that it is important to tailor approaches to their environments. Maternal mortality rates have been documented extensively. Data is available from U.S.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Healthcare organizations across the U.S. Many organizations view the healthcare staffing crisis as a long-term problem that requires more than temporary solutions. Read on for seven strategies that healthcare organizations are using to help mitigate the staffing crisis.

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