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RNs are Leaving Direct Care at Highly Elevated Rates

While staffing shortages aren't a new concern for healthcare executives, it took the No. 1 spot last year as the top issue that hospital CEOs faced in 2021, according to The American College of Healthcare Executives' (ACHE) annual survey.

News & Analysis

Mobile Patient Engagement: New Ideas Sometimes Clash With Old Technology

The patient engagement—or patient experience—landscape has changed dramatically over the past few years, in part due to the challenges imposed by the pandemic but also because of the shift to patient-centered healthcare, a philosophy that's been around for about a decade.

Decentralizing Clinical Trials Through Disruption

Clinical trials are expensive, take significant time, and can run into any number of challenges and delays. The average drug study will see a 30% patient dropout rate. What is needed, according to Virginia-based Jeeva Informatics, is more diverse patient enrollment, better engagement, and increased evidence generation.

‘But Will It Hurt?’ Empowering Patients With Empathetic, Intelligent Virtual Assistants

Automated phone menus and rudimentary chatbots (only capable of providing maddening yes-or-no answers) are being replaced by next-generation intelligent virtual assistants (IVA) that leverage natural language. These bots provide a more human-like experience that is personalized, immediately accessible, and empathetic—while also being secure and HIPAA compliant.

PSQH: The Podcast

PSQH: The Podcast Episode 47 – How to Improve Interoperability and Outcomes

On episode 47 of PSQH: The Podcast, David Lareau, CEO of Medicomp Systems, talks about how new tools are needed to improve interoperability and patient outcomes.

Upcoming online event

Patient Safety NOW: Online Summit

Patient Safety Now is PSQH’s exclusive online summit taking place on Thursday, March 17, 2022. This free event on March 17 features four sessions, run by industry leaders, focused on providing superior level of safety for your patients. Register now to reserve your spot.

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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