American Nurse

JUNE 5, 2023

On the 32-bed medical/surgical unit at our community hospital, the average discharge time (from the time the provider wrote the order to the time when the patient was physically discharged) was 5 hours and 6 minutes. Safe, effective, and timely discharge requires good communication among the healthcare team, the patient, and the family.

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Consult QD

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

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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Health Leaders | Nursing

JUNE 28, 2024

The number of seniors aged 65+ is expected to climb from 58 million in 2022 to 82 million by 2050 and, of the population 50 years and older, the number of individuals living with at least one chronic disease – including those that affect mobility – is estimated to increase from 71 million in 2020 to 142 million by 2050.

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American Nurse

APRIL 9, 2024

However, when nurses innovate, according to Thomas and colleagues, they can drive change at all levels and in all areas of healthcare from practice to policy to improved healthcare systems and improved patient experiences and outcomes. New York: Harper; 2020. Nursing still ‘undervalued’ and stereotyped as ‘women’s work.’

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Nurse.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

With autonomy, a nurse can act on patient care matters without approval from other members of the healthcare team, including physicians. The nurses who received frequent patient experience reports and experienced quality improvement efforts as integrated into patient care did not report feeling burned out.

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American Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Indianapois, IN: Sigma Theta Tau International ; 2020. Stigma and bias from patients toward minoritized physicians and nurses. August 21, 2020. myamericannurse.com/patient-prejudice-toward-nurse s FitzGerald C, Hurst S. Providence, RI: Rhode Island College School of Nursing; 2020. Qual Health Res. BMC Med Ethics.

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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Nurses who are fluent in at least two languages can help reduce health disparities, enhance patient outcomes, and bridge gaps in communication. Data from the 2020 American Community Survey, an analysis from the U.S. This growing language diversity is reflected in patient populations and has increased the demand for bilingual nurses.

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Nurse.com

JANUARY 23, 2023

Although the 2022 rating is two percentage points lower than the 2021 poll and 10 percentage points lower than the 2020 poll, when nurses were on the front lines at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses still far surpassed the professions — medical doctors (62%) and pharmacists (58%) — ranked second and third, respectively.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 17, 2023

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 In 2021, we had six safety events and no workplace injuries.”

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Post University

JULY 5, 2023

is even more concerning: as of 2020, a national turnover rate averaging 19.1 Patient Experience Many of the issues highlighted above make it difficult for nurses to provide the quality of care that patients deserve. All too often, this results in a negative patient experience. Download Guide 5.

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Relias

APRIL 28, 2022

According to the Change Healthcare 2020 Denials Index , in an analysis of 102 million transactions from over 1,500 hospitals valued at $407 billion, denials exceeded 11.1% of claims between 2016 and the third quarter of 2020. How Clinical Documentation Integrity Affects Revenue. Denial rates were even higher in areas of the U.S.

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Relias

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Another benefit of the framework was that it could serve as a communication tool to help patients assess care quality and their satisfaction with the care they received. In 2020, researchers from Ireland, the U.S., What’s missing from the Six Domains? They proposed sustainability as an additional domain of quality.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

At monthly night council meetings, the NPD practitioners, nurses, and a patient care experience representative work on projects that affect the overall patient experience. As with many healthcare organizations, BMC’s attrition rate of new graduates was up 52% during 2020. in early 2023. Can J Emerg Nurs.

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 28, 2022

In 2020, the doula project was funded by a $75,000 award from UNC, the Harvey C. The main program goals are to: decrease Black maternal mortality and morbidity; improve patient experiences; provide doulas for free to families; and help those interested in becoming doulas build critical skills and later use those skills to earn wages.

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American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2024

Improving health outcomes relative to the cost of care has been embraced by interested parties across the healthcare system, including patients, providers, health plans, employers, and government organizations. The concept of value, which was introduced in 2006, aligns care with how patients experience their health (Teisberg et al.,

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Consult QD

MARCH 8, 2023

While previous studies focused on the impact of continuous hypoxia on skeletal muscle loss, continuous hypoxia is a condition that is routinely screened for and treated in COPD patients per established guidelines. doi:10.1136/thoraxjnl-2020-216749 2001;120(3):894-899. doi:10.1378/chest.120.3.894 2021;76(12):1200-1208.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Then COVID hit in 2020, and my manager decided she would retire. I don’t know if you’ve heard about where our executive leaders like Dr. Tank, Jason Kreitner, and Raminita will adopt the unit, and they will round on the unit on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays to improve patients’ experience. So on 4 St.

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American Nurse

MAY 6, 2023

Measuring pulse oximetry helps to ensure patients receive enough oxygen throughout the body; a low oxygen level suggests a patient requires a higher dose of supplemental oxygen. If COVID-19 progresses to pneumonia, the lungs fill with fluid and patients experience shortness of breath. 2021;21(1):e71-6. doi:10.1111/liv.14565

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Consult QD

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The HCAH team cares for patients with chronic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sepsis, cellulitis, pneumonia, and diverticulitis, among other conditions. Initial patient feedback has been very positive,” says Dr. Rothman. Often these individuals have other chronic diseases and comorbidities. versus ~13%).

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Consult QD

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Although some pandemic-era policies on telehealth are likely to evolve, opportunities around virtual visits are expected to expand as clinicians explore new ways to standardize treatment, improve the patient experience and make healthcare more efficient.

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American Nurse

JUNE 9, 2023

Once established, this culture can help shape better patient and staff outcomes and improve the work environment, leading to improved RN satisfaction, recruitment, and retention and reduced vacancy and turnover rates. hospital, Hackensack Meridian-Jersey Shore University Medical Center (HM-JSUMC) located in Neptune, New Jersey.

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American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2023

Many patients with hypercalcemia experience changes in mental status, confusion, weakness, poor appetite, thirst, constipation, nausea and vomiting, low urine output, bone pain, and coma. September 25, 2020. Diagnosis and treatment. A calcium blood test can diagnosis hypercalcemia. Int Emerg Nurs. 2021;56:100981.

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American Nurse

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

During the height of the pandemic in 2020, most leaders successfully kept their teams together and marveled at the level of team collaboration. Health systems grapple with the uneasy balance between creating excellent patient experiences and protecting the workforce. Oakland, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishing; 2020.

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Relias

JANUARY 11, 2023

Payments are based on the quality of care provided, with providers earning an overall sum for treating a patient with a given condition. Seeks to coordinate care and improve the patient experience with price transparency, bundling of services, and personalized care teams called “ medical homes.”.

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American Nurse

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The three-legged stool of EBP depends on scientific evidence, professional experience, and patient experiences and preferences. J Patient Sa f. 2020; 3(4):e202875. You know where to find the best available data to ensure accurate medication delivery. See Where to find the best evidence.) 2013;9:122-8.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

A partnership continues in support of patients and nurses. Takeaways: Magnet4Europe (M4E) is a 4-year European Union–funded project that began in January 2020 to improve the mental health and well-being of healthcare professionals in Europe. hospital and participating in learning collaboratives. Visit myamericannurse.com/?p=402897

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

2 In 2020, more than 85% of test-takers passed the multi-format NCLEX on their first try. Those who opt for a DNP, whether with a clinical or non-clinical focus, typically have years of direct patient experience, and may already be nurse leaders. in Nursing degree.

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American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Despite their critical role, their presence in clinical settings remains underutilized, a gap that signifies missed opportunities for advancing patient care through research and evidence-based practices. They also drive collaboration, support excellence, and mentor colleagues across healthcare networks. See Value requires ongoing investment.)

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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.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 15, 2022

By demonstrating and increasing your cultural competence, you can enhance care quality, patient outcomes, and patient-staff relationships. Census Bureau, the 2020 Census indicated the U.S. With this skill set and training resources as an aid, nurses can guide their patients to ensure they feel supported, heard, and respected.

Self-Care 104

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 15, 2022

By demonstrating and increasing your cultural competence, you can enhance care quality, patient outcomes, and patient-staff relationships. Census Bureau, the 2020 Census indicated the U.S. With this skill set and training resources as an aid, nurses can guide their patients to ensure they feel supported, heard, and respected.

Self-Care 93

Self-Care Communication Education Continuing Education 93

Health Leaders | Nursing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

A 2020 report published in Nursing Outlook failed to find that advanced-practice registered nurses with doctorates were more clinically proficient than those with master's degrees. asked Breedlove, a past president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 14, 2022

CMS’s Report found that the level of nurse staffing is associated with patient safety, patient functional status, and patient experience. As recently as 2020’s fourth quarter, SNFs reported a spectrum of 2.81 CMS’ data indicates a wide variability in staffing levels across SNFs.

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Health Leaders | Nursing

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

births in 2021 for 23 states, births in 2020 for nine states, and births in 2019 for one state. Where recent data was not publicly available, we submitted records requests for the most recent complete year available. The resulting data covered births in 2022 for nine states and D.C.,

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Nurses Advocates

MAY 29, 2023

Stepping Up to Certification: The Helping Professionals Guide to Certification An overview of the various national certifications in case management, patient advocacy and patient experience. In addition to the overview of the certifications there are several articles that are thought provoking and helpful. Have a good summer!

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