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Discharge planning assessment tool

American Nurse

On the 32-bed medical/surgical unit at our community hospital, the average discharge time (from the time the provider wrote the order to the time when the patient was physically discharged) was 5 hours and 6 minutes. In addition, patient experience scores on the HCAHPS discharge process questions improved by 16.4

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Nurse Mentorships and How They Can Benefit You

Nurse.com

Experience, enthusiasm, and a willing spirit are essential qualities of successful mentors,” said Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions at Relias and President-Elect of the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA). As a mentor, you impact the nursing profession as well as patient care.

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Nurse Mentorships and How They Can Benefit You

Nurse.com

Experience, enthusiasm, and a willing spirit are essential qualities of successful mentors,” said Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, Director of Post-Acute Care Solutions at Relias and President-Elect of the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA). As a mentor, you impact the nursing profession as well as patient care.

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How to Keep Patients Satisfied — and Raise Your Patient Satisfaction Scores

Relias

Improving patient experience scores is a goal for many healthcare organizations — and for good reason. Patient experience is directly tied to patient retention, reimbursement, and in many cases, better patient outcomes. Does patient satisfaction equal better health outcomes?

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Addressing Healthcare Challenges of Women Veterans

Relias

Outreach programs have historically been tailored to men, leaving gaps in communication and support for women Veterans transitioning to civilian life. Improving provider competency A technology platform that provides continuing education and training tailored to the unique needs of Veterans is a powerful driver for better outcomes.

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Can an LPN/LVN Become a Certified Managed Care Nurse? The Answer May Surprise You

Registered Nursing

Advocacy: Managed care nurses advocate for their patients, helping them understand their healthcare options and making informed decisions. Resource Management: They work to make the best use of healthcare resources and ensure patients receive the necessary care efficiently.

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8 Strategies for Improving Nurse Engagement

Relias

However, it could also take the form of a clearly communicated career path progression that informs an employee about opportunities for advancement. It is notable that being compassionate and connecting with others may not involve anything more than being a good listener and communicator, yet it is enough to increase productivity.