News
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Can AI Be Used to Triage ED Patients?
by HealthLeaders Media, May 8, 2024
The study, which appears this week in JAMA, could give health systems a valuable tool for triaging ED patients, particularly during times of heavy traffic or staff shortages. By assessing severity more quickly, the hospital could direct ED staff to those patients in need of emergency care and speed up time to treatment, eventually improving clinical outcomes.
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MUSC Pivots on Virtual Nursing to Focus on the Specifics
by HealthLeaders Media, May 7, 2024
Warr says it’s critical to identify specific KPIs in evaluating the success of a Virtual Nursing program, and to focus on small, measurable actions rather than larger concepts. For example, it’s great to say such a program will reduce time spent on admissions and discharge, but there are many factors that go into those processes that Virtual Nursing won’t affect.
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PSQH: The Podcast Episode 103 – Supporting Nurses with Substance Abuse Disorders
by PSQH, May 7, 2024
On episode 103 of PSQH: The Podcast, Deborah Koivula, Outreach Coordinator for Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses in New York, talks about how provider organizations can better support nurses struggling with substance abuse disorders. This episode is part of PSQH’s activities for National Nurses Week.
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Wellbeing 101: How CNOs Can Provide Support and Build Resiliency
by HealthLeaders Media, May 6, 2024
Nurse wellbeing is essential to the success of a health system, and it is the CNO’s job to make sure they are providing programs and support to help keep their staff safe and well.
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Employer Facing $164K OSHA Fine in Visiting Nurse’s Death
by EHS Daily Advisor, May 2, 2024
A pair of home healthcare providers face $163,627 in OSHA fines following the death of a licensed practical nurse during a home visit in Willimantic, Connecticut, the agency announced May 1.
Events
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Industry Tuesday 05/14/2024IHI Patient Safety Congress 2024
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Industry Sunday 10/06/2024ASHRM 2024 Annual Conference
Analysis
- Narrowing the Gender Gap in Care Disparity
- Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Sector: Best Practices for Preventing Today’s Attacks
- Improving Price Transparency in Labs and Beyond
- Debunking Common Misconceptions About Open-Source EHRs
- Survey Points to 4 Things Patients Want in a Mobile Healthcare Experience
- How to Improve the Education to Practice Gap in Nursing
- Encouraging Patient Awareness and Healthcare Practitioner Title Transparency on National Doctor’s Day
- Elevating Patient Safety Through Comprehensive Fall Prevention Strategies
- Reconsidering How We Verify Identities in Healthcare
- Studies Look at Innovative Interventional Radiology Techniques
Most Read Articles
- Employer Facing $164K OSHA Fine in Visiting Nurse’s Death
- National Nurses Week Special Report
- Wellbeing 101: How CNOs Can Provide Support and Build Resiliency
- Intermountain Sees Unexpected Benefits in Virtual Nursing Pilot
- Narrowing the Gender Gap in Care Disparity
- Cybersecurity in the Healthcare Sector: Best Practices for Preventing Today’s Attacks
- MUSC Pivots on Virtual Nursing to Focus on the Specifics
- PSQH: The Podcast Episode 103 – Supporting Nurses with Substance Abuse Disorders
- Can AI Be Used to Triage ED Patients?