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…
Patient Safety
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…
‘Post-hospital syndrome’ in NEJM
“Post-Hospital Syndrome — An Acquired, Transient Condition of Generalized Risk,” in The New England Journal of Medicine, presents “post-hospital syndrome” as a construct related…
Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions
The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions, according to…
NEJM article addresses challenges of evaluating patient satisfaction
An article in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) discusses the challenges of measuring patient experiences and provides guidelines for increasing effectiveness, including…
The healing didn’t stop during Sandy
As Superstorm Sandy ravaged much of New York City, nurses went above and beyond the call of duty. Many jeopardized their own welfare to…
Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults
Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine their mission…
Ensuring quality and saving time
The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators® tracks the care nurses provide, helping to improve nursing practice, patient outcomes, and the work environment.
Study: Good nurse work environment lowers readmissions
Hospitals with a good versus poor nurse work environment had lower 30-day readmission rates for patients with heart failure, pneumonia, or myocardial infarction, according…
NQF endorses more patient safety measures
The National Quality Forum (NQF) Board of Directors has endorsed 12 patient safety measures, including those related to patient falls, pressure ulcers, and healthcare-associated…
Study: Reduced LOS reduces readmission, mortality
A study of 129 Veterans Administration hospitals published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that hospitals reduced length of stay over 14 years,…
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…
‘Post-hospital syndrome’ in NEJM
“Post-Hospital Syndrome — An Acquired, Transient Condition of Generalized Risk,” in The New England Journal of Medicine, presents “post-hospital syndrome” as a…
Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions
The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions,…
NEJM article addresses challenges of evaluating patient satisfaction
An article in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) discusses the challenges of measuring patient experiences and provides guidelines for increasing…
The healing didn’t stop during Sandy
As Superstorm Sandy ravaged much of New York City, nurses went above and beyond the call of duty. Many jeopardized their own…
Caring for older lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults
Current discussions on the unique health issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations have prompted the healthcare professions to reexamine…
Ensuring quality and saving time
The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators® tracks the care nurses provide, helping to improve nursing practice, patient outcomes, and the work…
Study: Good nurse work environment lowers readmissions
Hospitals with a good versus poor nurse work environment had lower 30-day readmission rates for patients with heart failure, pneumonia, or myocardial…
NQF endorses more patient safety measures
The National Quality Forum (NQF) Board of Directors has endorsed 12 patient safety measures, including those related to patient falls, pressure ulcers,…
Study: Reduced LOS reduces readmission, mortality
A study of 129 Veterans Administration hospitals published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that hospitals reduced length of stay over…
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