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Enhancing Patient Safety in Nursing: Strategies and Practices

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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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Extended Nurse Work Hours and Patient Safety: Effects and Solutions

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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. Many concerns with 12-hour shifts are tied to nurse overtime and patient safety.

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Nuclear Verdicts in Obstetrics Show the Risk of Malpractice Claims — What Are the Root Causes?

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Understanding the root causes The factors driving these nuclear verdicts are multifaceted, rooted in both clinical and social factors. Here are the key contributors: Lasting impact of the pandemic — The COVID-19 pandemic left a lingering impact on patient perceptions and jury behavior.

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Transforming Compliance: From Burden to Competitive Advantage

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By integrating compliance management with clinical workflows, you can ensure that regulatory requirements are seamlessly incorporated into daily operations. Adopting technology and leveraging these strategies can help your post-acute care organization successfully transform your approach to compliance into a competitive advantage.

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The Six Domains of Health Care Quality — New Considerations

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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. Patient medical records include documentation of patient histories and care.

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Reducing Maternal Mortality: Will the ‘Birthing-Friendly’ Hospital Designation Help?

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It is important to focus on clinical protocols and reduction in practice variation. But it’s also important to adopt a holistic view of the maternal healthcare experience. Both clinical and behavioral factors contribute to maternal health outcomes.