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St. Jude Researchers Propose Research Priorities for Improving Pediatric Care
The investigators identified key topics including the use of high reliability principles, culture of safety, patient care communication, and early warning systems for detecting and preventing patient decline.
 

News & Analysis
Webinars on New Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals Rule Rescheduled
The 90-minute webinars are now scheduled for February 14, March 4 and March 13, although the EPA warns that a second government shutdown could change delay the webinars again. Each of the webinars are set to begin at 1 p.m. Eastern time.
Transforming Patient Care: 5 Nurse Leaders Offer Insight
The changing role of nursing may sound daunting, but nurse leaders don't have to go it alone. They can rely on their peers to learn best practices in redesigning care delivery. Learning from peers is exactly what took place at the 2018 HealthLeaders CNO Exchange in Charleston, South Carolina, where 35 nursing and patient experience executives gathered in roundtable sessions that addressed transforming patient care and experience.
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Mass Evacuations: Using TRAIN Matrix to Triage Patients
Sharp HealthCare has been working with other community organizations as part of a healthcare coalition in the San Diego area to improve communication during emergencies like wildfires, which can necessitate quick evacuations.
 

Industry Events

Monday, 2/11 - HIMSS19 Global Conference & Exhibition

Thursday, 3/14 - Workplace Violence Prevention Symposium 2019

Thursday, 4/11 - IHI Summit on Improving Patient Care

Wednesday, 5/15 - 2019 IHI Patient Safety Congress
 

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Accreditation 101: A Beginner's Guide to Hospital Survey

This February 19 webinar provides a road map for the new accreditation specialist’s education and orientation, with plenty of guidance along the way. In this 90-minute webinar, accreditation expert Heather Forbes, BSN, RN, CEN, CPhT, covers survey preparation, responding to findings, maintaining compliance, and the role of the accreditation specialist.

Conducted in clear, accessible terms, this webinar is open to anyone wanting to learn more about the accreditation process—hospital leaders, quality officers, facility directors, and nurse leaders.

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