University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

APRIL 1, 2025

USAHS partners with HFMA, which has 100,000 members, and collaborates with them on content development and certification for its Healthcare Leadership and Business Certification, as well as USAHS Graduate Certificates. Wood is a Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA).

Leadership

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Higher Risk of Medication Errors and Death A 2021 study revealed that in Illinois, a patients risk of dying within 30 days of admission increased by 16% for every additional patient added to a nurses average workload. decrease in pneumonia infections among surgical patients to an increase of one additional work hour per RN.

Nurse Shortage

Minority Nurse

MAY 22, 2025

When Breath Becomes Air Even though a nurse didnt write this book, it was written by medical student Paul Kalanithi on his last reflections about life, death, his experience as a neurosurgeon in training, and what makes life worth living all while navigating stage IV lung cancer.

Mental Health

Empowered Nurses

JUNE 29, 2023

However, many nurses are now venturing beyond traditional roles and embracing entrepreneurship by starting their own businesses. A nurse-owned business allows these healthcare professionals to combine their medical expertise with their entrepreneurial spirit. Starting your own business empowers you to address those gaps directly.

Business

NRC Health

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The post Even with AI, healthcare must be in ‘the humanity business’ appeared first on NRC Health. In a joint discussion, they offered their perspectives on AI’s potential, the need for ethical safeguards and building trust in AI.

Business

NRC Health

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The post Even with AI, healthcare must be in ‘the humanity business’ appeared first on NRC Health. In a joint discussion, they offered their perspectives on AI’s potential, the need for ethical safeguards and building trust in AI.

Business

Nurse Practitioners in Business

APRIL 12, 2024

But when you start a practice, it’s up to you to set boundaries, create the rules, and shape the business overall. Or do you want to generate more income, create a real asset, and build a business for yourself? Are you willing to learn and educate yourself about business ? Do you have clear personal and business goals?

Starting a Practice

Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

New immersive virtual reality (VR) technology is transporting Herzing University nursing students to a busy hospital floor where they must handle multiple patients and frequent interruptions—just like the real world. So often, virtual products are focused on a single patient at a single time and there's a lot of limits to that.

Business

NRC Health

JUNE 11, 2024

a globally recognized chief medical officer, technologist, and bestselling author who helps leaders leverage a human approach to innovation, including rapid advances in AI, to achieve better health and business outcomes. The post What does the real patient experience scale look like? appeared first on NRC Health.

Patient Experience

Relias

MAY 13, 2025

As you embark on the journey to transform patient engagement, grow patient satisfaction, and elevate your quality of care, choosing the best patient experience software partner is pivotal. Immediate service recovery Harness real-time data to swiftly address concerns and salvage patient experiences.

Patient Experience

NRC Health

APRIL 24, 2024

Join Erika Spicer Mason on the NRC/Becker’s Podcast as she delves into the keys to sustainable success through employee and patient experience with Joan Cox, Chief Experience Officer at Yuma Regional Medical Center, and Susan Armbruster, Business Development Executive at NRC Health.

Patient Experience

Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As one manager explained, We have been told to improve our patient experience scores, but I don’t even know where to start – there are so many things we could do […] The post Using the One Thing to Set Priorities appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.

Patient Experience

Nurse Practitioners in Business

JUNE 21, 2023

The post How to Tap into the Healing Power of Color, Sound, and Art in Your Practice appeared first on Nurse Practitioners in Business. If you do, be sure to let us know by leaving your comment below.

Patient Satisfaction

Health Leaders | Nursing

DECEMBER 27, 2023

In the meantime, emergency and surgical departments are busy and they need staffed beds, which [are] also at a premium.” They believe that the ever-changing staff interrupts patient care and will impact the future of their health system for a long time.

Nursing Strikes

Daily Nurse

JUNE 6, 2024

The Critical Importance of the Nurse-Patient Relationship Dr. Kissinger Goldman, DO, MBA , is an expert emergency physician, patient experience improvement consultant, and the author of Dr. Goldman’s Guide to Effective Patient Communication. Patients and their families come to us for clinical advice.

Preceptors

Minority Nurse

JUNE 26, 2024

As a nurse manager, I am responsible for the unit’s overall operational needs, which include, but are not limited to, interviewing, hiring, performance management, patient safety/patient care initiatives, overall team engagement, patient experience initiatives, process improvement projects, and all other business-related needs.

Chief Nursing Officer

Health Leaders | Nursing

JANUARY 2, 2024

At Ardent Health Services, she says they will see a transition from a patient experience in the hospital to a consumer experience across the whole system. “That whole focus of pay for performance and meeting all of those key metrics is going to be continue to be really important,” she says.

Chief Nursing Officer

Health Leaders | Nursing

JUNE 3, 2024

We put so much incredible pressure on our nurse managers to manage finances, culture, patient experience, quality, [and] keep turnover rates [and] length of stay down," Jackson said. Nurse managers are often swamped with busy work, leaving little time for job development. As a result, they’re often stretched thin. "We

Nurse Manager

Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Across the entire patient experience, Nurses have a hand in almost every aspect of the patient's healthcare journey. Nurses are compassionate, and dedicated, and work tirelessly to meet the needs of their patients. Every Patient is a Priority, but You May Have to Wait. Nursing is a busy and fast-paced profession.

Care coordination

Minority Nurse

MARCH 13, 2024

With over 14 years of experience leading care teams for patients with complex medical conditions, she is passionate nursing leader who fosters dynamic and supportive work environments that encourage continuous learning and professional growth. How long have you worked in the nursing field? Nursing is my second career.

Promotion

Post University

JUNE 27, 2024

By consulting with a nurse via telehealth appointment, patients can save themselves the hassle of commuting to a physician’s office to receive care. Telehealth visits can make scheduling appointments easier, especially around busy work schedules.

Telemedicine

Post University

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Core Competencies for DNP Leadership Nurse leaders are charged with inspiring and motivating the nurses that report to them, while simultaneously developing innovative, evidence-based strategies that can be implemented to improve patient outcomes.

Leadership

Health Leaders | Nursing

AUGUST 12, 2024

"Implementation of innovative scheduling practices such as self-scheduling, shift bidding, and predictive analytics-based staffing algorithms are being considered to optimize staffing levels and match resources with patient needs."

Chief Nursing Officer

Health Leaders | Nursing

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Pillar: Nursing Link: Full story Article Source: Tampa Bay Times Tags: business strategy management nursing patient experience staff Secondary Pillars: Strategy Nursing Article Type: News Published Date: Friday, December 1, 2023 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:

Business

Daily Nurse

JUNE 26, 2023

Mental and Emotional Wellness Practice Mindfulness : During a busy schedule, practice mindfulness for a few moments each day. By taking care of yourselves, you enhance your quality of life and ensure that you can continue to provide exceptional care and support to your patients.

Work-Life Balance

Health Leaders | Nursing

MARCH 7, 2023

Pillar: Nursing Link: Full story Article Source: WREG.com Tags: business strategy community healthcare access HR nursing patient experience staffing Secondary Pillars: Supply Chain Clinical Care Article Type: News Published Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Hide sidebars: Render small main image:

Nurse Shortage

Health Leaders | Nursing

JANUARY 4, 2024

New Jersey lawmakers plan to discuss a controversial measure to codify in law nurse-to-patient ratios for hospitals and other health care facilities on Thursday, just weeks after a central Jersey trauma center settled with nurses who had been on strike since early August over concerns that included appropriate staffing.

Business

Nurse.com

JANUARY 23, 2023

Felicia Sadler, RN “Patients trust nurses to be empathetic and provide safe, effective care when they are in their most vulnerable state,” said Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, Partner in Acute Solutions at Relias. The biggest factor driving this decision was insufficient staffing levels and concerns over unsafe nursing ratios.

Nursing Burnout

Post University

AUGUST 14, 2024

Nurse leaders must be effective nurses who know how to prioritize patient care and provide all patients with responsible, personalized treatment plans. Beyond that, however, nurse leaders also should have a diverse range of skills, including business acumen and leadership skills.

Leadership

Health Leaders | Nursing

JULY 26, 2024

Dr. Henderson holds dual doctoral degrees, PhD and DNP, and master's degrees in business, public health, anatomical sciences, and advanced nursing practice with a sub-specialization in nursing education. She also holds undergraduate degrees in biological sciences, chemistry with a minor in microbiology and nursing.

Mental Health

Carlow Today & Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

They are also leading the way for solutions for efficient work processes, better patient experiences and health inequity issues. Nurses touch these technologies on a regular basis as they support patient-provider communication, remotely monitor patients and practice healthcare coordination.

Communication

Health Leaders | Nursing

MAY 1, 2023

Mercieca: Our research found that a navigator can assist, in cancer, up to 230 patients at any given time, so that's the number we try to stick with. As we get close to that, we then add on another navigator or we pull a navigator from a different disease that's not quite as busy. HL: Which patients qualify to get a nurse navigator?

Best Practices

Relias

APRIL 18, 2025

Customer experience is a hot topic in every corner of the business world, regardless of industry. In the healthcare sector, consumer experience is even more important than in other industries. Healthcare workers communicate and connect deeply with their consumers not just patients but their families as well.

Promotion

Consult QD

MAY 11, 2023

Witnessing patients’ experiences inspired me to pursue a career in direct patient care. Ultimately, I found radiation oncology to fit what I was looking for, as it combines research and advanced technology to help personalize treatment for patients. Medical school broadened my horizon to the scope of healthcare.

Business

Relias

MARCH 15, 2022

One wants to consider vendors that are known to be leaders in the field, in terms of number, volume and size of clients; years in business; and proven performance,” said Woerly. I tell people all the time: An outsource partner is an extension of your business office,” said Phillip E. There are some caveats, however.

Business

Health Leaders | Nursing

JUNE 7, 2024

Patient satisfaction. With the industry’s gradual shift to value-based care, health systems are placing more emphasis on patient experience—and a virtual nursing program can have a profound impact on how a patient feels about the care they receive.

Patient Satisfaction

Relias

MAY 6, 2025

The good news is that, with the right processes and technologies, particularly for your overworked patient experience manager and staff, physician practices can supercharge their patient retention efforts and excel at healthcare reputation management to help mitigate costs. What are some costs physician practices face?

HIPAA