Preventing falls in hospitalized patients
Fall prevention “bundles” applied to all patients are ineffective; fall prevention interventions must be tailored to each individual patient’s fall risk factors.
Patient Safety
NICE Network: Nurses leading change in infection prevention
For 2 years, the Nursing Infection Control Education (NICE) Network, a partnership between the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Centers for Disease Control and…
Improving patient safety wherever care occurs
Nurses, providers, and pharmacists collaborate to improve patient safety. By Lillee Gelinas, MSN, RN, CPPS, FAAN Patient safety is critical to quality care. Since…
Critical care of the skin
Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses face many challenges when caring for their patients and must sometimes focus on immediate life-saving interventions. Unfortunately, protecting the…
Take three steps forward to prevent pressure injury in medical-surgical patients
Pressure injuries (PIs) are a serious complication of immobility, and they’re a nursing quality standard. Insurers no longer reimburse for PIs that occur after…
Patient acuity tool on a medical-surgical unit
Use a tool for consistent, objective, and quantifiable patient assignments. Patient assignments can lead to dissatisfaction among nursing staff, especially when they’re not consistent,…
Everyone is responsible for a culture of safety
Whether you’re a direct-care nurse or a leader, you’re responsible for speaking up and taking action to keep patients safe. Takeaways: Direct care nurses…
Patient Safety Awareness Week
Shining a light on a public health crisis Each year, an important event is nationally recognized but frequently overshadowed by our busy lives: Patient…
Changing injury trends related to diabetes and insulin injection
This article is the first in a two-part series brought to you in partnership with the International Safety Center. In the United States, the…
Body cameras in health care: The debate
Is it appropriate for healthcare professionals to wear body cameras? Here are some pros and cons, according to those debating this issue: Pros Provide…
The impact of rounding on a geriatric psychiatric unit
Geriatric psychiatric units are typically populated with patients who have a wide range of mental health diagnoses, including dementia, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and…
Managing mental health emergencies in the ED
The most important consideration when caring for this special population is ensuring, first and foremost, staff and patient safety. Both psychiatric patients and the…
Preventing falls in hospitalized patients
Fall prevention “bundles” applied to all patients are ineffective; fall prevention interventions must be tailored to each individual patient’s fall risk factors.
NICE Network: Nurses leading change in infection prevention
For 2 years, the Nursing Infection Control Education (NICE) Network, a partnership between the American Nurses Association (ANA), the Centers for Disease…
Improving patient safety wherever care occurs
Nurses, providers, and pharmacists collaborate to improve patient safety. By Lillee Gelinas, MSN, RN, CPPS, FAAN Patient safety is critical to quality…
Critical care of the skin
Intensive care unit (ICU) nurses face many challenges when caring for their patients and must sometimes focus on immediate life-saving interventions. Unfortunately,…
Take three steps forward to prevent pressure injury in medical-surgical patients
Pressure injuries (PIs) are a serious complication of immobility, and they’re a nursing quality standard. Insurers no longer reimburse for PIs that…
Patient acuity tool on a medical-surgical unit
Use a tool for consistent, objective, and quantifiable patient assignments. Patient assignments can lead to dissatisfaction among nursing staff, especially when they’re…
Everyone is responsible for a culture of safety
Whether you’re a direct-care nurse or a leader, you’re responsible for speaking up and taking action to keep patients safe. Takeaways: Direct…
Patient Safety Awareness Week
Shining a light on a public health crisis Each year, an important event is nationally recognized but frequently overshadowed by our busy…
Changing injury trends related to diabetes and insulin injection
This article is the first in a two-part series brought to you in partnership with the International Safety Center. In the United…
Body cameras in health care: The debate
Is it appropriate for healthcare professionals to wear body cameras? Here are some pros and cons, according to those debating this issue:…
The impact of rounding on a geriatric psychiatric unit
Geriatric psychiatric units are typically populated with patients who have a wide range of mental health diagnoses, including dementia, major depressive disorder, bipolar…
Managing mental health emergencies in the ED
The most important consideration when caring for this special population is ensuring, first and foremost, staff and patient safety. Both psychiatric patients…
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