New report addresses engagement with consumers
“Engaging Health Care Users: A Framework for Healthy Individuals and Communities,” a report from the American Hospital Association, recommends hospitals become more “activist” in…
Patient Safety
No drugs down the drain
You can use the questions and answers below when teaching patients about proper medication disposal. Question: Why should I clean out my medicine cabinet?…
Drugs in the environment: Nurses’ roles and responsibilities
Editor’s note: This issue of American Nurse Today offers three perspectives on medication disposal, designed to educate nurses on this important issue so they…
Teaching patients about FDA recommendations for proper medication disposal
Accidental exposure to medication in the home is a major cause of unintentional poisoning in children. Recent data show even child-resistant containers can’t completely…
Perfecting your acid-base balancing act
When it comes to acids and bases, the difference between life and death is balance. The body’s acid-base balance depends on some delicately balanced…
Quiz Time
Which of the following are not sources of standards of care? a. Institutional policies and procedures. b. State nurse practice act c. Published standards…
Building a compelling business case for nursing and quality indicators
The author outlines how to make a business case for clinical quality measures, including how to use NDNQI data to substantiate your position.
Nursing quality: Strength in numbers
"In God we trust. All others must bring data." The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators® (NDNQI®) collects data that can improve the quality…
How to achieve success in quality improvement
To achieve sustained improvement in patient outcomes, create a work environment that promotes a commitment to excellence and examine NDNQI data on your organization’s…
HHS releases modifications to HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement, and breach notification rule
On Jan. 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under…
Joint Commission proposes alarm management as 2014 National Patient Safety Goal
The Joint Commission is inviting comments on its proposed 2014 National Patient Safety Goal on management of alarms. The 15-question survey should take about…
New report addresses engagement with consumers
“Engaging Health Care Users: A Framework for Healthy Individuals and Communities,” a report from the American Hospital Association, recommends hospitals become more…
No drugs down the drain
You can use the questions and answers below when teaching patients about proper medication disposal. Question: Why should I clean out my…
Drugs in the environment: Nurses’ roles and responsibilities
Editor’s note: This issue of American Nurse Today offers three perspectives on medication disposal, designed to educate nurses on this important issue…
Teaching patients about FDA recommendations for proper medication disposal
Accidental exposure to medication in the home is a major cause of unintentional poisoning in children. Recent data show even child-resistant containers…
Perfecting your acid-base balancing act
When it comes to acids and bases, the difference between life and death is balance. The body’s acid-base balance depends on some…
Quiz Time
Which of the following are not sources of standards of care? a. Institutional policies and procedures. b. State nurse practice act c.…
Building a compelling business case for nursing and quality indicators
The author outlines how to make a business case for clinical quality measures, including how to use NDNQI data to substantiate your…
Nursing quality: Strength in numbers
"In God we trust. All others must bring data." The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators® (NDNQI®) collects data that can improve…
How to achieve success in quality improvement
To achieve sustained improvement in patient outcomes, create a work environment that promotes a commitment to excellence and examine NDNQI data on…
HHS releases modifications to HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement, and breach notification rule
On Jan. 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification…
Joint Commission proposes alarm management as 2014 National Patient Safety Goal
The Joint Commission is inviting comments on its proposed 2014 National Patient Safety Goal on management of alarms. The 15-question survey should…
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