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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

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­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

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Healthcare Workforce Safety: Nurse Safety and Patient Safety Go Hand in Hand

Relias

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. Patients depend on competent, compassionate care, physical security, and the satisfaction of knowing they’re well cared for. Conversely, inadequate staffing negatively impacts nurse safety and patient safety.

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4 Phases of Emergency Management for Hospitals and Health Systems

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Events like power outages or fires can jeopardize patient safety, especially in critical care areas. Every hospital should have a comprehensive disaster response plan that includes communication protocols, patient evacuation procedures, and contingency plans for service continuity.

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The draft Mental Health Bill: parliamentary proposals for change

Community Care

By Tim Spencer-Lane The joint committee on the draft Mental Health Bill was appointed in July 2022 to consider the government’s draft bill to reform the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) , which is summarised here. The joint committee received 114 submissions of written evidence and over 100 responses to its online survey.

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How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Can Influence Healthcare

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By ensuring that you have an equitable environment, you are creating an organizational culture that will attract and retain experienced staff and support your patients. How culture influences attitudes, behaviors and expectations related to health, medications, treatment regimens, healthcare, and healthcare providers.

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How to Create a Ketamine Compliance Program

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Ketamine therapy is revolutionizing the treatment of certain mental health conditions especially for individuals who have not responded to traditional medications. However, as its use expands, so do the challenges of ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ethical administration.

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Memorial Hermann Health System’s Innovative Approach To Reimagining a Culture of Excellence

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Adapting communications to meet urgent needs. Communication is always a key priority in a high reliability-focused organization. Taking a disciplined approach to incorporate interventions aligned to support patient safety as a core value is imperative, especially during a pandemic. An 8-hour mental health day.