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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Medical errors are a healthcare professional’s worst nightmare. One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. For many hospitals, achieving better outcomes begins with the implementation of improved patient safety protocols. What is patient safety in nursing?

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Patient Safety Self-harm Healthcare Administration 52

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s healthcare leaders continuously face the challenge of meeting high expectations and adapting to change. With staff retention currently as a top priority for many healthcare organizations, the connection between strong leadership and retaining employees is clear.

Patient Safety 98

Patient Safety Healthcare Hospitals Adoption 98

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Healthcare organizations have been using a quality improvement framework consisting of six attributes — safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable — for decades. But new research has expanded the framework to include elements that address more recent challenges in healthcare and in society.

Healthcare 98

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

While most healthcare organizations have eight-hour shifts, many hospitals have relied on 12-hour shifts since the 1970s. But the effect of long nurse work hours on patient safety is an area of concern. Many concerns with 12-hour shifts are tied to nurse overtime and patient safety.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Hospitals Healthcare Administration 52

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JULY 20, 2023

We must improve care in this area of maternal health by strengthening screening, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and ongoing care using recommended screening tools and evidence-based best practices, as well as developing innovative culturally appropriate community-based programs. What is in the Maternity Care Action Plan?

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Hospitals Medicaid Mental Health Medicare 40