Relias

MARCH 17, 2022

Healthcare organizations have a growing responsibility to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts not only for their employees, but also to better serve patients and their families. The Current State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Healthcare. Strategies to Promote DEI in Your Healthcare Organization.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

In a consumer-driven industry, healthcare organizations must compete to gain new patients and maintain their loyalty. One effective way is to earn high patient satisfaction scores that demonstrate value to customers seeking a trusted healthcare partner.

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Relias

JANUARY 9, 2024

More and more healthcare professionals are turning to microlearning as a way to balance it all. Microlearning is a great way for healthcare professionals to quickly get the information they need when and where they need it,” said Micah Goodman, a product manager for home-based care at Relias. “At What is microlearning?

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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

JUNE 28, 2023

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of 1973’s Rehabilitation Act requires that physicians and all other healthcare providers effectively communicate with people with disabilities. But for those working in IDD care settings, communication barriers may arise. Abstract language: “Get ready to go.”

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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

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. Understand what employees love about healthcare. In 2021, the employee turnover rate reached 39.4%

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Relias

JUNE 23, 2022

The need for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in healthcare is not new, but DEI is still a new focus for many healthcare organizations. One of the first obstacles you and your healthcare team may encounter is how to address DEI issues when you feel your organization isn’t doing enough. Uplift Employees.

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Relias

JULY 25, 2023

While doing so, we can acknowledge that online communication saved the day, every day, amid the pandemic. As we continue to move forward following the pandemic, continuing to place a premium on training and technology will bolster the behavioral healthcare field’s ability to provide exceptional care in our post-COVID world.

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OCTOBER 20, 2021

innovations in behavioral healthcare?as Innovations in Behavioral Healthcare and the Path to Digital Transformation. A Case Study of Digital Transformation in Behavioral Healthcare. Paving the Way to Innovations in Behavioral Healthcare. Innovations in Behavioral Healthcare and the Path to Digital Transformation.

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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

JUNE 19, 2023

Recent research has shown that in locations designated as Health Care Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), only 28% of mental healthcare needs are being met. A variety of factors have contributed to the behavioral and mental healthcare workforce shortage, making mental health provider recruitment and retention particularly challenging.

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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

MAY 1, 2022

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality calculates that more than 17,000 lawsuits related to pressure injuries are filed each year — second only to wrongful death suits. Understanding the legal implications of gaps in care can help protect all involved: physicians, nurses, other caregivers, and healthcare administrators and leaders.

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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. In addition, they are used in integrative care settings and in community care behavioral health settings. Why is better care coordination so important?

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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

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? healthcare organizations can’t afford to lose nurses to this preventable problem.

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Relias

MARCH 16, 2022

Patient Safety Awareness Week , sponsored by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, happens every March and serves as a time to encourage both the public and healthcare professionals to learn more about healthcare safety and to inspire system changes to improve patient safety. What is Patient Safety Awareness Week?

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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 19, 2023

Recent research has shown that in locations designated as Health Care Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), only 28% of mental healthcare needs are being met. A variety of factors have contributed to the behavioral and mental healthcare workforce shortage, making mental health provider recruitment and retention particularly challenging.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2023

While many healthcare leaders believe that nurse residency programs are a necessity , others are wary of the cost and long-term commitment they require. While these programs often have a pre-set curriculum to help facilitate standardization across healthcare organizations, hospitals can tailor them to meet their unique needs and goals.

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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

JUNE 13, 2024

Workplace violence is a widespread problem in the healthcare industry, affecting the safety and well-being of nurses. Only through a concerted effort can we ensure the safety and well-being of our healthcare professionals. Create a safe environment for training Violence often occurs in high-risk healthcare areas.

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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

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.

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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

APRIL 13, 2023

Understanding how to communicate effectively with people with dementia is vital for healthcare professionals in various settings, including home care, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and hospices. A patient’s ability to communicate affects care outcomes in multiple ways. Often, they repeat themselves.

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Relias

APRIL 13, 2023

Understanding how to communicate effectively with people with dementia is vital for healthcare professionals in various settings, including home care, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and hospices. A patient’s ability to communicate affects care outcomes in multiple ways. Often, they repeat themselves.

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Relias

MAY 13, 2024

Unfortunately, there are few shoulder dystocia warning signs, meaning healthcare professionals often have little time to respond. Healthcare providers must recognize when a maneuver is not working and quickly move on to the next one. In most cases, clinicians are encouraged to spend approximately 30 seconds on each maneuver.

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Social Care

JULY 20, 2022

Chief Nurse for Adult Social Care, Deborah Sturdy, and Skills for Care CEO, Oonagh Smyth, look at the progress being made to create a national voluntary framework to support the safe and effective delegation of healthcare interventions to the social care workforce. Image created by freepik.com ]. Find out more.

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Relias

AUGUST 22, 2022

Today’s healthcare consumer knows more about medications, treatment options, and best practices. In the past, the model was healthcare-professional-as expert who knows everything about conditions, treatments, and the “best” course of action. Often, they and/or family members demand specific types of interventions.

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Social Work Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

Recent communication research shows that many healthcare professionals are surprised to learn how few drinks per week are considered excessive. Is there a level of drinking that’s “ok” for someone who is pregnant or thinking of having a baby? If you’re not sure how to answer these questions, you’re not alone.

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