Relias

MARCH 5, 2025

With its rapid-acting benefits and potential to reduce suicidality, ketamine is becoming an increasingly important tool in behavioral healthcare. However, as its use expands, so do the challenges of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical administration. Educating patients on proper medication use.

Patient Safety 40

Patient Safety Medicare Treatment Planning Administration 40

Relias

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Not long ago, city bystanders would erupt in applause during shift changes as healthcare providers exited and entered hospitals. Their applause signaled gratitude for the healthcare heroes bravely battling the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. These statistics are unsustainable in the healthcare industry.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Hospitals Patient Safety Anxiety 52

Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Medical errors are a healthcare professional’s worst nightmare. 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?

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Self-harm Healthcare Administration 52

Relias

JANUARY 23, 2023

Elise Valdes, PhD, is the primary author; I am maternal patient safety lead; and my colleague, Rola Aamar, PhD, is one of the leads in behavioral health at Relias. Our study examined results of a survey of both acute care and behavioral health team members who worked with pregnant and post-pregnant patients.

Depression 98

Depression Patient Safety Mental Health Medicare 98

Relias

JULY 14, 2022

Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality at ReliasAlarmingly, the maternal mortality rate in the U.S. These grim statistics are not news for healthcare organizations. Lora Sparkman, MHA, RN, BSN, Partner, Patient Safety and Quality, Relias. A Personal Story of Maternal Mental Health.

Mental Health 52

Mental Health Patient Safety Healthcare Domestic Violence 52

Relias

JULY 20, 2023

It can occur with or without previous mental health factors, such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, or domestic risks. But it’s also important to adopt a holistic view of the maternal healthcare experience. It is important to focus on clinical protocols and reduction in practice variation.

Hospitals 40

Hospitals Medicaid Mental Health Medicare 40