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Virtual Nursing Shifts its Focus to the Patient Experience

Health Leaders | Nursing

Roughly one year ago, on April 1, 2024, Sharp launched its first virtual nursing program in two selected units, focusing primarily on handling admissions from the Emergency Department and discharges. The program has now spread to all four of Sharp's hospitals, encompassing about 600 licensed beds and 16.2 And that's where version 2.0,

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The Exec: Nurse Satisfaction is Rising, Patient Calls are Falling with UnityPoint Health's New Care Model

Health Leaders | Nursing

When UnityPoint Health began exploring new inpatient care delivery models, D’Andre Carpenter, DNP, RN , chief nursing officer, wanted to go beyond the concept of team-based care to position nurses and other clinicians to practice at the top of their license. Carpenter: The ability to practice at top of license.

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LPNs in modified care delivery models

American Nurse

The impact on nurse and patient satisfaction Takeaways: Challenged by the insufficient pipeline of clinical nurses required to backfill the vacancies created by the COVID-19 pandemic, current care delivery models require redesign. of our nursing workforce was under the age of 35. American Nurse Journal.

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A Model of Care for Today and Tomorrow

Consult QD

“The world has changed around us and the way that healthcare is practiced has changed,” said Karen Kuehn, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, director of nursing for emergency and surgical services at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital. “To Our hope is that our work will improve turnover and caregiver and patient satisfaction,” Connelly added.

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So, What About Nurse Staffing Ratios?

Health Leaders | Nursing

Staffing ratios refer to the number of patients assigned to each nurse during their shift or a specific timeframe, and according to Vicky Tilton , vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Valley Children’s Healthcare , there are many benefits.

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Understanding Organizational Structure and Leadership in Nursing

Post University

Rather than keeping nurses out of the conversation, nurse leaders have been invited to have a seat at the table; they often work collaboratively with physicians and other providers in the care team to ensure patients receive the personalized care they need.