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National Patient Safety Goals Depend on Good Communication

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Patient Safety Awareness Week, sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement , is the perfect time to review the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals. For 2023, its list of patient safety goals for hospitals includes the following: Identify patients correctly.

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7 Strategies for Mitigating the Healthcare Staffing Crisis

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Healthcare organizations across the U.S. have grappled with healthcare staffing shortages since well before the COVID-19 pandemic. Many organizations view the healthcare staffing crisis as a long-term problem that requires more than temporary solutions. 1 – Provide more incentives for healthcare providers to stay in their jobs.

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Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace

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This is especially true in the healthcare sector, where many get into the field to help and engage with others. The loss of service to vulnerable patient populations, the impact on morale, and the risk associated with new hires’ potential knowledge gaps all negatively affect your organization.

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Nurse-Midwives: Solution for Maternity Care Deserts?

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maternal mortality continues to increase despite the availability of world-class healthcare resources. Sparkman, who is Relias Vice President and Partner, Clinical Solutions, Patient Safety and Quality, noted that despite advancements, “The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In the U.S., million U.S.