How dirty is your cellphone?
You wash your hands…maybe you should clean your phone PATIENT SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK is March 10-16, 2019. Are you aware of these facts? Preventable…
Technology
Nursing informatics: The EHR and beyond
Informatics nurses increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance patients’ lives. Takeaways: Informatics nurses expand their reach beyond direct patient care but still experience the…
Ingestible capsule controlled wirelessly
Researchers have designed an ingestible capsule that can be controlled using Bluetooth wireless technology. The capsule, which can be customized to deliver drugs, sense…
Promoting patient- and family-centered care with virtual rounding
A neonatal intensive care unit’s use of this technology facilitates communication and collaboration. Takeaways: Organizations that embrace technology and innovation can change patient and…
Improving patient satisfaction with discharge videos
Standardizing patient education with technology establishes a culture of patient safety. Takeaways: Technology—electronic health records, patient portals, telemedicine, and social media—is playing an increasingly…
Mobile devices and healthcare-associated infections
More and more healthcare professionals use mobile handheld devices (MHDs)— tablets and smartphones—to facilitate care documentation and as resource tools. In fact, 50% to 60%…
Emerging trends in nursing
RNs embrace roles beyond the bedside. Seun Ross, DNP, MSN, CRNP-F, NP-C, NEA-BC, is the director of Nursing Practice and Work Environment at the American…
Increasing electronic health literacy: A three-pronged approach
Use assessment, education, and support to create informed healthcare consumers. By Meigan Robb, PhD, RN, and Teresa Shellenbarger, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF Takeaways: Changes in…
Technology outperforms humans
Technology continues to be debated. Do we rely on it too much? Do we not embrace it enough? But sometimes, there’s no debating the…
Craft a positive nursing digital identity with an ePortfolio
Take advantage of your digital footprint to demonstrate your skills and experience. By Jaime Hannans, PhD, RN, CNE, and Yosemite Olivo, RN Takeaways: Digital…
Understanding the technology that supports population health programs
The role of EHRs and other information technology in patient care Takeaways: The role of the nurse in positively impacting patient outcomes through population…
Using mobile technology during patient handoffs
This Magnet®-recognized organization created a process for virtual bedside transfers. Takeaways: Virtual patient handoffs using web-enabled devices can reduce anxiety for both nurses and…
How dirty is your cellphone?
You wash your hands…maybe you should clean your phone PATIENT SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK is March 10-16, 2019. Are you aware of these…
Nursing informatics: The EHR and beyond
Informatics nurses increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance patients’ lives. Takeaways: Informatics nurses expand their reach beyond direct patient care but still…
Ingestible capsule controlled wirelessly
Researchers have designed an ingestible capsule that can be controlled using Bluetooth wireless technology. The capsule, which can be customized to deliver…
Promoting patient- and family-centered care with virtual rounding
A neonatal intensive care unit’s use of this technology facilitates communication and collaboration. Takeaways: Organizations that embrace technology and innovation can change…
Improving patient satisfaction with discharge videos
Standardizing patient education with technology establishes a culture of patient safety. Takeaways: Technology—electronic health records, patient portals, telemedicine, and social media—is playing…
Mobile devices and healthcare-associated infections
More and more healthcare professionals use mobile handheld devices (MHDs)— tablets and smartphones—to facilitate care documentation and as resource tools. In fact, 50%…
Emerging trends in nursing
RNs embrace roles beyond the bedside. Seun Ross, DNP, MSN, CRNP-F, NP-C, NEA-BC, is the director of Nursing Practice and Work Environment at…
Increasing electronic health literacy: A three-pronged approach
Use assessment, education, and support to create informed healthcare consumers. By Meigan Robb, PhD, RN, and Teresa Shellenbarger, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF Takeaways:…
Technology outperforms humans
Technology continues to be debated. Do we rely on it too much? Do we not embrace it enough? But sometimes, there’s no…
Craft a positive nursing digital identity with an ePortfolio
Take advantage of your digital footprint to demonstrate your skills and experience. By Jaime Hannans, PhD, RN, CNE, and Yosemite Olivo, RN…
Understanding the technology that supports population health programs
The role of EHRs and other information technology in patient care Takeaways: The role of the nurse in positively impacting patient outcomes…
Using mobile technology during patient handoffs
This Magnet®-recognized organization created a process for virtual bedside transfers. Takeaways: Virtual patient handoffs using web-enabled devices can reduce anxiety for both…
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