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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

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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.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

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Healthcare organizations have a growing responsibility to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts not only for their employees, but also to better serve patients and their families. Also, hiring and retaining a workforce that is representative of the patient population served. Bring everyone in.

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Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace

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For example, if someone entered the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work (if possible), masking, and text-based communication may seem like the norm. To effectively manage workers from so many generations, you need to keep three simple tips in mind: communication, respect, and engagement.

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Memorial Hermann Health System’s Innovative Approach To Reimagining a Culture of Excellence

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Adapting communications to meet urgent needs. Communication is always a key priority in a high reliability-focused organization. Taking a disciplined approach to incorporate interventions aligned to support patient safety as a core value is imperative, especially during a pandemic. An 8-hour mental health day.

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The Six Domains of Health Care Quality — New Considerations

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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. What’s missing from the Six Domains? In 2020, researchers from Ireland, the U.S., Defining the Six Domains of Health Care Quality.

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7 Leadership Styles in Nursing — Which Is Yours?

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With large numbers of experienced nurses retiring and new nurses constantly onboarding, laissez-faire nursing leadership is unlikely to adequately help new teams that need critical guidance to provide high-quality care and be proactive with patient safety. driving for zero pressure ulcers, etc.).