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

Health Leaders | Nursing

Nurses loved it, patients loved it, and the health system noticed positive outcomes: decreased medication errors, decreased falls, increased patient satisfaction, and more, says Patricia Mook, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CAHIMS, FAONL , vice president of nursing operations, professional development and practice.

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Training Healthcare Teams in Restorative Nursing: Best Practices and Tools 

American Medical Compliance

A 2023 systematic review published in BMC Nursing revealed a strong connection between clinical nurse competence and patient safety culture, underscoring the transformative impact of comprehensive training on nursing skills. Clinical nurse competence and patient safety culture: A systematic review. Citation: BMC Nursing.

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Leadership in Healthcare: Essentials to Become a Healthcare Leader

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

One way to be an effective leader is to strengthen communication with colleagues and patients. Effective communication in nursing and other healthcare professions establishes trust between you and your patient, improves patient satisfaction and reduces medical errors. According to the U.S. Addis BA et al.,Time

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Virtual Nursing Shifts its Focus to the Patient Experience

Health Leaders | Nursing

The idea took root in 2023 after a board member witnessed how Providence (another Mastermind participant) was transforming its care team strategy. Other factors include readmissions (a costly pain point for every health system), nurse workflows and well-being, and patient satisfaction and engagement.

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What Is a Doctor of Nursing Practice? (And What You Should Know)

Post University

Innovations in Patient Care and Healthcare Outcomes The Johns Hopkins Nursing Center for Nursing Inquiry defines evidence-based practice as a systematic process in which nurses and healthcare providers review, analyze, and translate the most recent available medical research and findings in order to improve practices in the healthcare setting.

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The Transformational Role of Charge Nurses in the Post-Pandemic Era

American Nurse

Nursing units—the heart of patient care—are experiencing an existential crisis, and many hospitals grapple with pressing issues. Research indicates that patient fall rates are higher than acceptable, patient satisfaction scores are below targets, and staff turnover rates continue to rise. May 19, 2023.

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Hospitals Are Looking for Hard ROI in Virtual Nursing

Health Leaders | Nursing

In time, those hospitals using the platform saw benefits ranging from reduced stress on nurses to improved clinical outcomes through more consistent monitoring, resulting in more efficient room turnover, improved patient discharge rates, and better patient satisfaction scores.