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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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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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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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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.

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The Exec: HCA Vigorously Develops Technology to Increase Nurse Efficiency

Health Leaders | Nursing

We're seeing a lot of both nurse and patient satisfaction; about 85% of our patients are receptive to that model. HL: Why is patient satisfaction higher with virtual nursing? So that's really exciting. Our pilots are going well. Mosier: When we first started, it was because the remote nurse didn't have a mask on.

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OSF Healthcare Tests AI Tool to Schedule Advanced Care Planning

Health Leaders | Nursing

Pillar: Technology Image: Tags: AI data analytics forecasting models innovation inpatient integrated care nursing palliative care patient experience patient satisfaction technology wellness Secondary Pillars: Innovation Clinical Care Article Type: Analysis Published Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023 Hide sidebars: Render small main image: