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

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“Emergency department volumes can be difficult to predict, but we’re able to prepare by staffing the unit according to historical trends,” explains Julie Gorecki, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Akron General. We know teamwork improves clinical care, outcomes and patient experience,” explains Gorecki. “It

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Strengthening the Role of Nurses in High-Reliability Cultures  

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By Meredith Foxx, MSN, MBA, APRN, NEA-BC , Executive Chief Nursing Officer High reliability is a commonly repeated term in healthcare today. Rooted in quality and safety excellence, high-reliability cultures lead to better health outcomes and patient experiences, improved efficiency, increased job satisfaction and more.

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Magnet4Europe

American Nurse

In July 2021, the HM-JSUMC and KL teams had an initial virtual meeting, and KL announced the partnership on its website. Currently, the 12 active council members include clinical nurses, nurse managers, and nurse directors from various departments as well as three physicians. 2023; 18(6). 2023 Magnet® Application Manual.

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3 Health Systems Where Tech is Transforming Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

The platform provides nurses with a resource hub they can consult for bedside care by delivering hospital best practices in readily digestible resource formats such as interactive guides, how-to video clips, concise updates, and intuitive checklists. It’s also useful in helping avoid mistakes.

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

Nurse.com

Looking for a way to alert her colleagues to a potential high-risk situation before they enter a patient’s room, Castillo designed The Gray Dot, a symbol placed discreetly outside of the patient’s room, notifying staff that a patient may be aggressive or violent. In 2021, we had six safety events and no workplace injuries.”

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Understanding and honoring the needs of Native American elders

American Nurse

See Meet patients’ cultural needs.) Ask questions Every nurse wants to offer a compassionate patient experience, but not every nurse has the right tools, knowledge, or experience to care for patients of different ethnic backgrounds. American Nurse Journal. August 26, 2021. 2023; 18(5).