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The latest news and analysis about patient safety and healthcare quality.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
 

Featured Story

Add Sleep Problems to the List of COVID-19 Challenges for Nurses
On the frontlines of the pandemic, nurses have faced staffing shortages, an early lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), intense fatigue, and being witness to unparalleled suffering, death, and grief, and these ongoing stressors have taken a toll on their mental health and well-being.
 

News & Analysis

Building Blocks to Better Data
The one thing healthcare isn’t short on is data. The industry has data coming in from all directions, but that’s not always a perfect scenario—data that is duplicated, low quality, or siloed can present barriers to better analysis. For healthcare systems to improve the way they want, data needs to be organized and unified.
The Key to a Healthier Enterprise: Unlocking the Potential of Nurse Scheduling
A recent study by management consulting firm McKinsey & Company revealed that 22% of nurses are considering leaving their jobs, 60% of whom said this possibility has become more likely since the beginning of the pandemic. A variety of factors influence nurses voluntarily separating from hospitals, but the 2021 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report found scheduling to be one of the top 10 reasons.
NAHQ: Quality Professionals and Quality Work Essential During Crises Such as Coronavirus Pandemic
The pandemic has posed some of the greatest challenges to the healthcare sector in generations, and quality professionals have played key roles such as operating crisis command centers, activating telemedicine programs, and developing safety protocols for healthcare workers and patients.
PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 46 – How Technology Can Help Ease the Burden on Physicians

On episode 46 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Mukul Mehra, Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of IllumiCare, talks about how to deal with physician shortages and burnout.
Upcoming webinar

Nurse Resiliency: A Discussion of Psychological Well-Being and the Impact on Optimal Safe Care Outcomes

In this February 22 session, we will take a look at the importance of how to maintain safe and quality patient care needs, as well as, how to ensure the needs of nurses hold a sense of prioritization for healthcare leaders. We will also look at the role of nurse resiliency plays in providing safe care needs.
 

Industry Events

Friday, 3/4 - 2022 World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit (virtual)

Monday, 3/28 - Elevate PX: The Global Patient Experience Event

Tuesday, 4/12 - SHEA Spring 2022 Conference

 

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Soaring to Success: The Path to Developing High-Reliability Clinical Teams

Written by a former airline pilot turned nurse and a patient safety expert, this practical resource offers solutions to managing longstanding challenges in patient care by applying the practices of crew resource management. This one-of-a-kind resource uses engaging case studies and real-life examples to provide a framework for improving communication and patient safety.

 

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