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The Exec: At Atrium Health, Virtual Nursing Increases Patient Satisfaction, Decreases Falls and Medication Errors

Health Leaders | Nursing

The North Carolina-based health system, now part of Advocate Health, launched its virtual nursing program in March 2021 when, like other health systems, nurses struggled to meet staffing demands. We saw staff engagement, a decrease in medication errors, a decrease in falls, and an increase in patient satisfaction.

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Physical Therapist Skills: 12 Qualities to Career Success

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Working on a team with others is a great way to learn and grow the skills to be a physical therapist, and interprofessional collaboration improves patient satisfaction ratings and health outcomes. When patients feel like giving up, one of the most valuable traits of a physical therapist is to remain focused on the process.

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The Exec: HCA Vigorously Develops Technology to Increase Nurse Efficiency

Health Leaders | Nursing

HCA Healthcare nurses are using ever-developing technology that has enhanced communication, decreased administrative burden, and provides skill development—all with the goal of improving patient care, says Sammie Mosier, DHA, MBA, BSN, NE-BC, CMSRN , senior vice president and chief nurse executive. So that's really exciting.

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Discharge planning assessment tool

American Nurse

Shorten delays, improve safety, reduce costs Takeaways: Hospital discharge delays can result in patient safety issues, reduced patient satisfaction, and increased costs. An assessment tool that goes into effect at admission can help the patient and healthcare team prepare for discharge. Does the patient use meds by mail?

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What Is Virtual Physical Therapy? How It Works and Benefits

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

A study published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery showed that telerehabilitation was similarly effective as traditional care for patients recovering from total knee arthroplasty. 6 The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) advocates for telehealth as an effective and viable method for delivering patient care.

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A Model of Care for Today and Tomorrow

Consult QD

They were fellows in Cleveland Clinic’s 2021 Executive Nurse Fellowship and their culminating project was to evaluate the health system’s current model of care and provide recommendations for a new one. Our hope is that our work will improve turnover and caregiver and patient satisfaction,” Connelly added.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Stacey Garnett

Minority Nurse

She emphasizes the importance of building meaningful connections with patients, their families, and their communities. This holistic approach to patient care makes Sheppard Pratt a distinguished leader in behavioral healthcare and a place where patients can expect to be treated with the utmost care and respect.