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The Exec: CommonSpirit's New Chief Physician Executive Officer Focused on Care Variation

Health Leaders | Nursing

Once a clinical standard has been set, CommonSpirit promotes widespread adoption, according to McGinn. "We We educate our clinicians about it. We are going to have a shared platform that manages talent development, wellness, and educational activities." Another area of focus for McGinn and Sanford will be patient satisfaction.

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Health Literacy Tips: Speak Plainly, Teach Often

Nurse.com

Department of Education, nearly 130 million American adults read below a sixth-grade level, and only 12% of Americans have proficient health literacy skills. And if all of these factors are not considered by nurses and other members of the healthcare team, then health literacy will be inadequate. Use the primary nursing model.

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The Power of Words

Penn Nursing

Around the country, Penn Nursing alumni are using multilingualism to improve patient outcomes in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and community health settings. They reduce longer lengths of stay and readmissions and increase patient satisfaction. We live in a multilingual world.