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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

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? How do nurses ensure patient safety in the care setting?

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Characteristics and Examples of Transformational Leadership in Nursing

Relias

Increased patient safety Healthcare organizations that adopt transformational leadership see gains in staff satisfaction, which has the important effect of reducing the rate of medical errors. A study in Belgium found that transformational leadership exerts a significant positive impact on the safety performance of nurses.

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Extended Nurse Work Hours and Patient Safety: Effects and Solutions

Relias

But the effect of long nurse work hours on patient safety is an area of concern. Despite the perks of a 12-hour workday, the impacts of 12-hour vs. eight-hour nursing shifts on patient outcomes can be significant. Many concerns with 12-hour shifts are tied to nurse overtime and patient safety.

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Transforming Compliance: From Burden to Competitive Advantage

Relias

A strong compliance program also enhances your organization’s reputation as a provider that prioritizes patient safety and adherence to regulations, which can lead to more referrals and partnerships.

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The Six Domains of Health Care Quality — New Considerations

Relias

The book brought attention to the high number of patient deaths from medical errors compared to other causes that had fewer fatalities but garnered far more public attention — such as motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer, AIDS, and workplace injuries.

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Telehealth is Gaining Traction, but do Mental Health Providers Like It?

Society of Clinical Psychology

Concerns regarding licensure, patient safety, and provider liability. Telehealth among US hospitals: several factors, including state reimbursement and licensure policies, influence adoption. Interfering with the therapeutic relationship by seeming impersonal and making it more difficult to detect nonverbal cues. References.

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

Relias

But it’s also important to adopt a holistic view of the maternal healthcare experience. It is important to focus on clinical protocols and reduction in practice variation. In our previous research , we examined correlations between mental health, social determinants, and maternal mortality and morbidity.