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Emergency Departments Adopt Creative Strategies to Discourage Patients from Leaving BeforeTreatment Is Complete

Consult QD

Despite national trends, Cleveland Clinic Akron General and its three satellite facilities in Bath, Green and Stow have seen a dramatic decrease in the number of ED patients who LBTC since 2020, when the hospital began to implement several plans designed to decrease department crowding and improve communication.

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Nurses Help Nurses Succeed, Stay Safe, and De-Stress

Nurse.com

In addition, nursing staff achieved a 70% completion rate with the CPIT training and learned how to identify patients who may pose a safety risk and to de-escalate tense encounters. “In In 2020, we had 27 safety events and one workplace injury,” she noted. “In Both our nurses and the nursing students love the program.”

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Safe Patient Handling: How CNOs Can Help Nurses Avoid Injury

Health Leaders | Nursing

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2020, hospitals recorded nearly three times more work-related injuries and illnesses for every 100 full-time employees than in all industries combined. According to OSHA, having a written safe patient handling policy ensures implementation and continued success.

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National Nurses Week 2023: Effective Mentors Helped Chief Nurse Lanie Ward Get Where She Is

Health Leaders | Nursing

Editor’s note: Hospitals and health systems have seen a steady evolution of chief nursing officers taking a seat at the executive strategy table, guiding and participating in operations and policies. Lanie Ward: I came to CHA in July of 2020, and it was a unique and unusual experience for two reasons.

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PhD in Nursing vs. DNP: Which Is Right for You?

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS): A CNS supervises and collaborates with other nurses and healthcare team members, conducts research and other evidence-based projects, consults with healthcare organizations to improve system and patient outcomes and teaches or advises future nurses.

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“YOU SEE US AS HEROES; WE SEE OURSELVES AS LEADERS.” NURSE LEADERS SPEAK OUT IN NATIONAL SURVEY

Inspire Nurse Leaders

the survey found that nurse leaders want recognition as clinical experts and essential patient advocates, including a stronger voice in making decisions that affect patient care. Every nurse who completes the course will receive contact hours (CEs) to apply towards renewing their professional license and certification.

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Magnet4Europe

American Nurse

Establishing a partnership In November 2020, Klinikum Lneburg (KL) in Lneburg, Germany, partnered (twinned) with a Magnet-designated U.S. Currently, the 12 active council members include clinical nurses, nurse managers, and nurse directors from various departments as well as three physicians. representatives.