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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

Relias

For many hospitals, achieving better outcomes begins with the implementation of improved patient safety protocols. Patient safety was defined by the Institute of Medicine two decades ago simply as “ the prevention of harm to patients.” One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing.

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Given the current and future need for nurses, healthcare organizations must focus on recruiting new nurses, but perhaps more importantly — keeping their nursing staff engaged in clinical practice. In addition to improving nurse retention, nurse residency programs instill a sense of community and confidence in new nurses.

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The Six Domains of Health Care Quality — New Considerations

Relias

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. AHRQ defined each of the domains as follows: Safe — avoiding harm to patients from the care that is intended to help them. What’s missing from the Six Domains?

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Culturally Informed Therapy for Schizophrenia: A Review

Society of Clinical Psychology

Specifically, they state that, “as society continues to become more and more culturally diverse, mental health providers must continually engage in ongoing self-assessment related to knowledge, skills and abilities to provide culturally responsive care” 2. Such interventions seeking to thwart systemic inequities (e.g.,

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships. Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Juliana Palyok is executive director of NASW-SC: Bill harms workers The Post and Courier The National Association of Social Workers South Carolina Chapter is strongly against the proposed House bill H.3515 However, it would harm thousands of South Carolina residents who use the services of social workers each day. According to Karen R.

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Given the current and future need for nurses, healthcare organizations must focus on recruiting new nurses, but perhaps more importantly — keeping their nursing staff engaged in clinical practice. In addition to improving nurse retention, nurse residency programs instill a sense of community and confidence in new nurses.