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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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To effectively manage workers from so many generations, you need to keep three simple tips in mind: communication, respect, and engagement. Respect people’s differences As Gallup points out, employees who know “they are respected as individuals at work” are more likely to be engaged.

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The importance of speaking up in the workplace

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We want to make sure we are protecting our patients' safety and improving the lives of all our colleagues. Colleagues who choose to take it on are passionate about supportive workplace cultures and patient safety. This creates a diverse network, where we can all learn from each other. ".there

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IHS Health IT Modernization Program: The Case for a Better Learning Management Platform

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Engage and educate patients and communities by providing health literacy and wellness programs, such as disease prevention, chronic condition management, and behavioral health. A comprehensive healthcare learning management platform can also enable patient-centered and culturally responsive care.

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

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Taking a disciplined approach to incorporate interventions aligned to support patient safety as a core value is imperative, especially during a pandemic. Expanding efforts to care for staff as people, including growing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Adapting communications to meet urgent needs.

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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. The post 7 Leadership Styles in Nursing — Which Is Yours?