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Record-Keeping Beyond Charts

Nurse Practitioners in Business

Failing to do so can lead to compliance violations, legal issues, and operational headaches. Clinical and Medical Records No surprise here Every practice must keep all records related to patient care, including progress notes, treatment plans, lab results, imaging, and prescriptions. Types of Records Your Practice Must Keep 1.

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When Nurses Need to Report Criminal Matters to the Board

Empowered Nurses

This trust extends not only to patient care but also to upholding the ethical and legal standards that govern their profession. One key legal responsibility is self-reporting criminal matters to the appropriate nursing board or regulatory body. Best Practices for Self-Reporting 1. All convictions must be reported.

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24hr Shift Work: How to Create Schedules, Examples and More

Celayix

It’s essential to align your 24-hour shift schedule with these requirements to avoid legal issues. The Celayix mobile app allows employees to view their schedule, self-schedule their own shifts , and be alerted to schedule changes as soon as they happen. This is why self-scheduling and shift bidding are great.

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Employee Scheduling Software for Multiple Locations

Celayix

Failure to keep accurate records can result in payroll errors, missed payments, and legal issues. Failure to keep accurate records can result in payroll errors, missed payments, and legal issues. Multi-location employee scheduling can be challenging and requires careful planning and coordination.

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How to Create an Employee Schedule that Maximizes Productivity

Celayix

When you consider the unique skills and preferences of your employees while creating a schedule, it shows them you value their input and care about their work-life balance. In some cases, it can even lead to legal issues if your schedule violates labor laws. Such a thought-out schedule can create a positive workplace culture.

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Equity and Education in Healthcare Reform

American Nurse

Healthcare equity is often equated with or emphasized by health disparities or social determinants of health, those things about a person or group of people that lead to differences in health status and health care including race, ethnicity, culture, education level, socioeconomic status, and sexual orientation. link] Dawes, D. link] Fee, E.

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How Nurse Scheduling Software Can Transform Your Business? 

Celayix

In a recent survey by McKinsey & Company , 22% of nurses indicated that they may leave their position of providing direct patient care in the next year. Still, the need for clarity in these standards can leave facilities with insufficient staffing levels, contributing to nurse burnout and lower patient care standards.