Relias

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Effective engagement programs for employees play a pivotal role in the success of human services organizations. By creating engagement programs that make staff members proud or happy to work for your organization, you can reduce the likelihood of burnout and retain staff longer.

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Relias

JULY 6, 2022

Tackling the broad topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in healthcare can seem daunting from an organizational level — and nearly impossible from an individual staff member’s perspective. There is plentiful evidence of the long history of systemic racism , gender disparities , and inequitable treatment in healthcare.

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Relias

AUGUST 24, 2022

Creating an effective onboarding experience for employees new to healthcare is important if you want to retain your staff and build your team’s competence. in the healthcare and social assistance industries, the U.S. Here are some best practices to help retain new hires and engage them with your organization.

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Nurses and other healthcare staff rely on safe working environments, capable leaders, support for personal well-being, and of course, respect. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently?

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Relias

MAY 24, 2023

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Nurses and other healthcare staff rely on safe working environments, capable leaders, support for personal well-being, and of course, respect. How can healthcare organizations and leaders achieve these goals by protecting nurse and patient safety congruently?

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The landscape of obstetric care is evolving rapidly, but not always in ways that benefit healthcare providers. This trend is not just alarming; it’s a call to action for healthcare providers and institutions to reassess their practices. Breakdowns in communication — Effective communication is the backbone of patient safety.

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Relias

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Healthcare leaders should implement these steps in all hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Below, we explore each phase and highlight essential strategies for healthcare leaders to consider when planning for emergencies.

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Relias

JULY 2, 2024

Telehealth is a broader term that encompasses the use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely. These innovative healthcare solutions have the potential to improve access, quality, and efficiency of care for people around the world, especially those who do not currently have adequate healthcare options.

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Relias

MARCH 7, 2023

Nurses have one of the most in-demand roles in healthcare, and with a 6% projected job growth rate through 2031, the demand for nurses to fill both vacancies and new roles is only increasing. Maximizing nurse recruitment and retention is a challenge nearly every healthcare organization across the country is facing.

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Relias

JUNE 17, 2024

It benefits healthcare organizations by decreasing the demand for acute care and improving patient outcomes. By decreasing the need for acute care, pre-acute care could help acute care organizations achieve significant resource savings, and the healthcare industry overall could potentially save millions.

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Relias

JUNE 17, 2024

It benefits healthcare organizations by decreasing the demand for acute care and improving patient outcomes. By decreasing the need for acute care, pre-acute care could help acute care organizations achieve significant resource savings, and the healthcare industry overall could potentially save millions.

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Relias

AUGUST 23, 2023

As surprising as it may be, healthcare professionals don’t always treat each other with kindness and respect. In fact, research suggests that lateral violence in healthcare is a serious issue. Why does lateral violence occur in healthcare? Who are the main perpetrators of lateral violence in nursing?

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Relias

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For example, if someone entered the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work (if possible), masking, and text-based communication may seem like the norm. To effectively manage workers from so many generations, you need to keep three simple tips in mind: communication, respect, and engagement.

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2024

Improving patient experience scores is a goal for many healthcare organizations — and for good reason. As they consider new ideas to raise patient satisfaction, healthcare leaders must have an understanding of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) scoring system that evaluates these efforts.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Backgrounds and beginnings Caleb Brittain graduated from NC State with a background in business and HR, particularly healthcare recruitment. He joined Relias to be closer to home and was drawn by the company’s mission and community-focused culture. She is inspired by Relias’ commitment to improving healthcare outcomes.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In these scenarios, a care coordinator can: Communicate between multiple providers within the continuum of care, especially with a primary care physician. Provide patient education, improve engagement, and ensure appropriate hand-offs during transitions of care. Why is better care coordination so important?

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KVC

JULY 16, 2023

This began a shift to reclaim the values-driven culture of KVC’s early days, creating a highly engaged, exceptional place to work. Learn more about work wellbeing and engagement, how KVC has created a positive, supportive culture, and how that culture benefits employees, clients, and supporters alike.

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Relias

JANUARY 30, 2023

By working to make your organization a safer place to work for everyone, you’re likely to see staff retention and engagement increase, which can lead to more consistent, quality care for persons served. If you choose not to implement staff members’ input, then be sure to thoroughly communicate why that decision was made.

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Relias

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As new nurses enter the workforce, identifying and encouraging specific nursing qualities helps healthcare organizations recognize strong candidates for hire and understand which of their current nurses would make great leaders. 2 – Excellent communication skills Strong communication skills are an important nurse characteristic.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

It involves communicating and collaborating with patients, their families, and their health care teams to ensure that the patient’s needs and preferences are met and that the best possible outcomes are achieved. Improved patient satisfaction : Improve patient satisfaction by enhancing patient engagement, empowerment, and education.

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Relias

MARCH 7, 2023

Nurses have one of the most in-demand roles in healthcare, and with a 6% projected job growth rate through 2031, the demand for nurses to fill both vacancies and new roles is only increasing. Maximizing nurse recruitment and retention is a challenge nearly every healthcare organization across the country is facing.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

In a 2021 study, 83 percent of healthcare providers reported positive behavior change in patients after conducting alcohol screening and brief intervention with them. These conversations can have a major impact.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Though the COVID-19 pandemic is waning, the changes it brought to healthcare persist. It is not just a trait you are naturally imbued with, but rather “ an active practice ” that anyone can engage in. At work, resilience is associated with job satisfaction, employee engagement, and interpersonal relationships. Support autonomy.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Today’s healthcare leaders continuously face the challenge of meeting high expectations and adapting to change. With staff retention currently as a top priority for many healthcare organizations, the connection between strong leadership and retaining employees is clear. Roosevelt, and John F.

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Relias

APRIL 17, 2024

As a recognized and desirable advancement program, it can also provide a competitive advantage when recruiting new nurses for your healthcare organization. It also provides a key opportunity for organizations to increase nurse engagement. a healthcare team celebrates a nurse’s promotion. What is a clinical ladder?

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Relias

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

While most healthcare organizations have eight-hour shifts, many hospitals have relied on 12-hour shifts since the 1970s. There are distinct advantages and disadvantages associated with both eight- and 12-hour shifts, and healthcare administrators have yet to come to a consensus on whether one is inherently better than the other.

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Center for Child Protection

JUNE 26, 2024

The goal of the Community Spotlight series is for organizations to share their resources with a captive audience, ensuring that the information is effectively communicated and utilized. The Impact of Our Community Spotlight Series Our Community Spotlight Series have been a game-changer for us.

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Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

Nursing shortage statistics continue to show that the healthcare industry still has an urgent need for nurses. Because of these ongoing trends, healthcare organizations and the nursing community must work collaboratively to find ways to examine the link between the nursing shortage and patient safety.

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Relias

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Medical errors are a healthcare professional’s worst nightmare. If designed and deployed effectively, safety protocols empower healthcare administrators to learn from past mistakes, minimize errors, improve the reliability of their medical staff — and most importantly — reduce patient mortality rates.

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Relias

JUNE 28, 2023

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), integrated care is defined as “the systematic coordination of general and behavioral healthcare.” To provide the best services possible, healthcare organizations of all kinds must understand how to implement integrated care management.

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Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Leadership development in healthcare organizations is a critical strategy to promote employee satisfaction and retention. Leaders who are adept at communicating, providing feedback, and exhibiting cultural sensitivity hit the sweet spot with new and existing hires. How To Promote Leadership Development in Healthcare.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2024

In a 2021 study, 83 percent of healthcare providers reported positive behavior change in patients after conducting alcohol screening and brief intervention with them. These conversations can have a major impact.

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Relias

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Healthcare organizations can use this strategy when interviewing nurses. Let’s consider some behavior-based questions that can help you gather information on the characteristics and skills nurses need for success in today’s complex healthcare environment — and identify the nurse candidates who possess them.

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Relias

APRIL 22, 2022

As the COVID-19 pandemic takes new twists and turns, healthcare providers trying to optimize the patient experience continue to face many challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous stress on healthcare workers, as they are called upon to make difficult care decisions and to work under the constraints of limited resources.

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Relias

APRIL 19, 2023

Competing with other healthcare organizations to fill nurse vacancies creates a sense of urgency to hire, regardless of whether you’re selecting the most highly competent applicants. Rewards of high competency include heightened employee engagement and greater organizational success. Your staff wants to develop and improve.

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Relias

AUGUST 8, 2023

In fact, employers who engage in employee development usually experience an increase in sales and profits. Support employee engagement Increase emotional investment and interest. Improve communication. Engaged and knowledgeable employees are more likely to provide better care and stay with your organization longer.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 5, 2021

In contrast, April might infuse her courses with team-based learning to promote open communication skills as a form of integrity. Not only is doing the right thing simply how we do business, but our actions reveal our commitment to truth-telling and to how we always see ourselves from the perspective of others in a larger community.

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