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OCTOBER 10, 2023

One of the most effective ways to reduce this number is by focusing on patient safety in nursing. For many hospitals, achieving better outcomes begins with the implementation of improved patient safety protocols. What is patient safety in nursing? How do nurses ensure patient safety in the care setting?

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

But the effect of long nurse work hours on patient safety is an area of concern. Despite the perks of a 12-hour workday, the impacts of 12-hour vs. eight-hour nursing shifts on patient outcomes can be significant. Nurses worked even longer days during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some still do because of ongoing staff shortages.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

By leveraging technology solutions like electronic health records and compliance management software, you can automate documentation processes, reducing the administrative burden on staff. Manual documentation processes are time-consuming and prone to human errors and inconsistencies.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The book brought attention to the high number of patient deaths from medical errors compared to other causes that had fewer fatalities but garnered far more public attention — such as motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer, AIDS, and workplace injuries.

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