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The Call for Greater Autonomy in Nursing

Nurse.com

Nurses want to share their expertise and ideas, and it’s important not only that they feel comfortable doing so, but are encouraged to,” noted Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, Vice President of Quality at Relias. Impact on patient care There’s been a well-documented shortage of nurses , but this shortage also extends to physicians.

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Handling Patient Complaints in Home Healthcare

Celayix

This includes speaking with the patient, their family, and any relevant staff members involved in the patient’s care. It can help to document everything so that you can review this with your patient later. It’s important to make sure that the patient is satisfied with the resolution.

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Nurse Burnout & How to Avoid it

Celayix

But the phenomenon of nurse burnout has taken over the healthcare community in the last decade, and it’s taking its toll on the nursing workforce at large. According to a recent study, a staggering 95% reported feeling burnt-out in their nursing position within the last three years. What Causes Nurse Burnout?

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

Continually reevaluate safe patient-to-nurse ratios. Develop strategies to fight nurse burnout and turnover. Improve nurse onboarding to assess and improve nurse retention and competence. Emphasize nurses’ professional responsibility to promote patient safety. .”

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

Continually reevaluate safe patient-to-nurse ratios. Develop strategies to fight nurse burnout and turnover. Improve nurse onboarding to assess and improve nurse retention and competence. Emphasize nurses’ professional responsibility to promote patient safety. .”