University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

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. Effective communication is one of the most essential physical therapist skills to develop. The University of St.

Communication 98

Communication Self-Care Patient Satisfaction Education 98

Carlow Today & Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Doctors are not the only ones educating patients. Nurses also help patients make informed and empowered choices about their health. Patient education includes information about conditions, treatments and how to navigate the healthcare system. They can assess patients to find out the best way to communicate with them.

Education 52

Education Health Literacy Communication Continuing Education 52

Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Historically concentrated in acute care , nursing roles are expanding to encompass wellness, prevention, and patient education. This limited their ability to influence broader health outcomes. health visits delivered by non-physicians, indicating their growing importance in ensuring accessible, team-based care.

Care coordination 105

Care coordination Health Outcomes Communication Patient Experience 105

Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 16, 2025

Diversity in healthcare is essential for ensuring fair treatment and enhancing patient outcomes. Among healthcare professionals, Nurses have emerged as champions for diversity, leveraging their unique positions as caregivers, educators, and advocates to lead the charge.

Promotion 87

Promotion Leadership Health Outcomes Education 87

American Medical Compliance

OCTOBER 31, 2024

GET THE COURSE HERE Effective Communication Skills Communication is critical in healthcare, especially for patients who may have limited mobility, cognitive challenges, or speech impairments. Training should teach staff how to communicate clearly, patiently, and respectfully.

Communication 105

Communication Long Term Care Health Outcomes Best Practices 105

Diversity Nursing

APRIL 17, 2024

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and the broader array of influences and structures impacting everyday living. These determinants are the key drivers of health disparities, leading to unjust and preventable health outcomes.

Health Literacy 81

Health Literacy Health Insurance Health Outcomes Promotion 81

Every Nurse

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The Significance of Diversity in Nurse Education The significance of diversity in nurse education cannot be overstated. One reason diversity is important in nurse education is that it promotes cultural competence , allowing future nurses to effectively interact with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Nurse Educator 52

Nurse Educator Education Promotion Leadership 52

Relias

MARCH 17, 2023

Each year, the Joint Commission issues a list of top national patient safety goals for healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing care centers, behavioral health care and human services, ambulatory healthcare, home care, and more. Improve staff communication. Use medicines safely. Use alarms safely. Prevent infection.

Communication 52

Communication Promotion Leadership Health Outcomes 52

Post University

APRIL 15, 2024

Key soft skills include: Communication and Interpersonal Skills Communication is at the heart of everything nurses do. To be effective communicators, nurses should master essentials such as active listening and nonverbal communication skills. This enables them to understand and interact with their patients.

Communication 52

Communication Continuing Education Nursing Skills Self-Care 52

Diversity Nursing

MAY 3, 2023

For example, some people may live in rural areas where they cannot easily access routine health exams. Others may need help understanding health recommendations due to language barriers. Whatever the disadvantage, health disparities can lead to poor health outcomes that negatively contribute to health equity.

Health Literacy 90

Health Literacy Health Outcomes Health Insurance Education 90

Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

DEI has been a recent focus for businesses and organizations across the world, but perhaps none stand to make a greater impact than the healthcare industry, as it directly affects patient health outcomes and quality of life in a profound way. Educate effectively. Bring everyone in. Establish leadership commitment.

Promotion 98

Promotion Health Outcomes Best Practices Communication 98

American Medical Compliance

AUGUST 27, 2024

As healthcare providers, organizations, and policymakers increasingly recognize the persistent disparities in health outcomes across different populations, technology is emerging as a powerful tool to bridge these gaps. These tools provide healthcare services to patients who may not have easy access to traditional in-person care.

Health Outcomes 105

Health Outcomes Promotion Education Communication 105

The Relentless School Nurse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Here are my musings on what I hope our practice can be with support, funding, respect, growth opportunities, and investment in our education to sustain a healthy school nursing workforce. School nurses will lead dynamic health education programs, utilizing virtual reality (VR) to create immersive learning experiences.

Mental Health 115

Mental Health Education Health Outcomes Communication 115

Diversity Nursing

JULY 16, 2024

They offer essential care, support, and education to patients. It is crucial for the field of Nursing to embrace Diversity, as it not only promotes social justice but also significantly improves quality of care, fosters innovation, and mirrors the diverse communities Nurses serve.

Promotion 94

Promotion Nurse Shortage Health Outcomes Nurse Educator 94

The Nurse Break

APRIL 12, 2022

Educators & Lecturers. In Zimbabwe, I have worked at Hwange Colliery Hospital and amassed wide nursing experience in the following specialities: medical/surgical nursing, paediatric nursing, critical care nursing, emergency care nursing, midwifery, and nursing education. Clinical Nurse Educator. Write for Us.

Clinical Nurse Specialist 98

Clinical Nurse Specialist Health Outcomes Education Nurse Educator 98

American Nurse

APRIL 27, 2023

This also includes improving access to screening and health promotion programs, providing education and awareness about healthy lifestyles, and improving the overall living conditions at the refugee camps. This interaction made me reflect on the way we communicate and show our compassion to refugees as healthcare professionals.

Health Outcomes 98

Health Outcomes Promotion Self-Care Communication 98

MAS Medical Staffing

MARCH 21, 2023

Research backs the importance of patient education, too. According to a 2022 systematic review published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research , patient teaching enhances adherence to treatment plans and may result in stronger patient outcomes. What Is Patient Education? Why Is Patient Education Important?

Education 52

Education Health Literacy Self-Care Travel Nursing 52

American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

Evidence-based patient education guidelines Takeaways Health literacy relates to an individual’s ability to find, understand, and use healthcare information and services. Only one in ten people have proficient health literacy. Healthcare professionals frequently focus on implementing education—telling the patient what to do.

Health Literacy 98

Health Literacy Promotion Education Self-Care 98

Nurse.com

AUGUST 22, 2022

New protocols limited patients’ visitors, leaving nurses to communicate at an increased amount with patients’ families — often delivering unfortunate updates on their status. Nursing leaders can ensure their teams have education, resources, and support on how to recognize and address moral injury.

Self-Care 114

Self-Care Mental Health Nursing Burnout Communication 114

The Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 3, 2024

School-based health centers (SBHCs) provide a vital source of healthcare where students already spend most of their time: in school. These centers offer a wide range of services, including primary care, mental health, oral health, and vision services, and have been shown to improve both educational and health outcomes.

Care coordination 88

Care coordination Promotion Leadership Education 88

Diversity Nursing

AUGUST 10, 2023

The first program is a year-long leadership initiative developed by the National League for Nursing (NLN), an organization whose mission is to promote an inclusive nursing workforce and support nursing education. Patients and community members are more likely to trust and support organizations that demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity.

Patient Satisfaction 94

Patient Satisfaction Promotion Leadership Health Outcomes 94

American Nurse

DECEMBER 5, 2023

LM addresses the root causes of disease with the clinical outcome goal of health restoration, according to the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), the organization that educates, equips, and supports the certification of nurses, physicians, and other clinicians in the specialty.

Education 116

Education Pharmaceutical Continuing Education Health Outcomes 116

Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

This can encourage patients to access available fertility care and can even improve treatment outcomes. BIPOC healthcare providers possess culturally specific knowledge, skills, and experiences that help with communication and health management processes involving people of color.

Mental Health 111

Mental Health Communication Health Outcomes Education 111

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

As the complexity of patient needs grows, ensuring seamless communication among medical teams is more important than ever. American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education to physicians.

Care coordination 52

Care coordination Communication Professional Development Health Outcomes 52

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Strategies and support to improve mental health outcomes Suicide and mental illness have long been stigmatized, and although public awareness has grown recently, partially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals hesitate to acknowledge their own mental health struggles or seek help.

Mental Health 105

Mental Health Self-Care Preceptors Promotion 105

Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

“Nurses and advanced practice registered nurses may receive training through their educational programs on the use of telehealth. If nurses do not receive this training in their educational preparation, they may receive it through their employment or workshops and educational programs.

APRN 98

APRN Licensing Medicare HIPAA 98

The Relentless School Nurse

JANUARY 4, 2025

Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, MD A Surgeon General’s Advisory is a powerful and authoritative public health communication tool designed to address urgent health issues facing the American people. School nurses, as frontline health educators, are vital in this effort. – U.S.

Promotion 72

Promotion Education Health Outcomes Communication 72

American Medical Compliance

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

What You Will Learn: Specific duties of case managers Stages of the case management process Ethical issues that arise in case management Communication skills essential for case management Using interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance case management outcomes Details: Course length: 2 hours and 15 minutes; CME: 2.25

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Professional Development Medicare Communication 52

Amercan Journal of Nursing

APRIL 2, 2024

If you would like to act on your concerns about the environment and health, we’ve listed some places below to get you started. There are literally hundreds of organizations—local, state, national, and international—working to improve environmental health outcomes, so if you don’t find what you’re looking for below, keep going!

Leadership 71

Leadership Education Communication Health Outcomes 71

Nurse.com

AUGUST 22, 2022

New protocols limited patients’ visitors, leaving nurses to communicate at an increased amount with patients’ families — often delivering unfortunate updates on their status. Nursing leaders can ensure their teams have education, resources, and support on how to recognize and address moral injury.

Self-Care 90

Self-Care Mental Health Nursing Burnout Communication 90

American Nurse

JUNE 13, 2023

The opposite also is true: Shame and social stigma can lead to negative, at times catastrophic, health outcomes. As a nurse, I take pride in the ongoing work of nurses who have and continue to address the healthcare disparities in LGBTQ+ communities. I hope I’m right.

Self-Care 105

Self-Care Mental Health Health Outcomes Communication 105

Every Nurse

JUNE 25, 2023

In this article, we will explore the importance of community health nurses in public health and the various roles they play to promote positive health outcomes. We will also highlight some of the challenges they face in their work and the impact of their efforts on public health outcomes.

Health Outcomes 52

Health Outcomes Promotion Mental Health Care coordination 52

Daily Nurse

MAY 13, 2024

On the one hand, there’s the art of communication, connection, emotional and relational intelligence, and navigating the multifaceted aspects of the nurse-patient relationship and the collaborative nature of care delivery. As a profession, nursing is often viewed as both an art and a science. What is a Nurse Scientist?

APRN 64

APRN Health Outcomes Nurse Practitioner Leadership 64

Every Nurse

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

HIGHER EDUCATION What Are the Prerequisites for Nursing School? Summary : Preparing for nursing school involves completing a series of foundational courses and meeting additional requirements designed to ensure readiness for the challenges of nursing education and practice.

Education 52

Education Nurse Educator Communication Health Outcomes 52

Relias

JUNE 17, 2024

Pre-acute care may include preventive screenings, health education, and early intervention programs. The concept of pre-acute care goes beyond preventative care to help address social determinants of health that can affect a patient’s health status and access to care.

Care coordination 52

Care coordination Outpatient Clinic Long Term Care Health Outcomes 52

Relias

JUNE 17, 2024

Pre-acute care may include preventive screenings, health education, and early intervention programs. The concept of pre-acute care goes beyond preventative care to help address social determinants of health that can affect a patient’s health status and access to care.

Care coordination 52

Care coordination Outpatient Clinic Long Term Care Health Outcomes 52

Post University

JUNE 27, 2024

This added convenience makes it more likely for patients to seek care when they need it rather than delaying care until symptoms worsen, which may improve health outcomes for patients.

Telemedicine 98

Telemedicine Bedside nursing Mental Health Patient Experience 98