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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. With a projected shortfall of over 200,000 nurses by 2030 , hospitals can’t afford to lose staff members.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

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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JULY 20, 2023

The new measures included the Birthing-Friendly hospital designation to help reduce maternal mortality and morbidity. maternal mortality rates persist, especially in underserved communities. But it’s also important to adopt a holistic view of the maternal healthcare experience. Sadly, U.S. rates are continuing to rise.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Transformational leadership, the preferred management style of Magnet®-designated hospitals, has been shown to transform teams to higher levels of practice. A study in Belgium found that transformational leadership exerts a significant positive impact on the safety performance of nurses.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Focusing on individual errors or specific cases to eliminate the causes, the authors reasoned, would not be as effective as adopting a systemic approach. Another benefit of the framework was that it could serve as a communication tool to help patients assess care quality and their satisfaction with the care they received.

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