Improving health care with systems thinking
We strive to reach the theoretical goal of perfect patient care. But is defect-free health care possible? Or are avoidable deaths from preventable errors inevitable? Sociologist and…
Editorial
Senior care: Are we prepared for the impending healthcare crisis?
Ready or not, we’re on the brink of a senior healthcare crisis.
Facing up to widespread obesity
Facing up to widespread obesity – a reality check on a very real epidemic.
From dream to reality
Appreciative inquiry can give your organization a fresh approach to change. In this affirmative process, everyone’s opinions, thoughts, and ideas count.
Sacred cow round-up
Evidence-based nursing practice obliges us to embrace innovation and let go of our sacred cows.
The voice of the consumer
This month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) begin reporting patient experience data from its Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems…
Professional dress: Keep it simple and functional
At the first mention of writing or revising a dress code, my blood pressure rises. My view is that nurses should be responsible for…
SiCKO – A call to action
In 1991, the American Nurses Association published its Nursing Agenda for Health Care Reform, which gained the support of 76 nursing and healthcare organizations.…
Work/life balance? Yes, please!
The young nurses now entering our profession have a lot to teach us veterans about the value of balancing work and home life.
Tomorrow’s Hope
Twice a year, I meet with the new graduates in my hospital and am encouraged by their expectations and their questions. They expect to…
Improving health care with systems thinking
We strive to reach the theoretical goal of perfect patient care. But is defect-free health care possible? Or are avoidable deaths from preventable errors inevitable?…
Senior care: Are we prepared for the impending healthcare crisis?
Ready or not, we’re on the brink of a senior healthcare crisis.
Facing up to widespread obesity
Facing up to widespread obesity – a reality check on a very real epidemic.
From dream to reality
Appreciative inquiry can give your organization a fresh approach to change. In this affirmative process, everyone’s opinions, thoughts, and ideas count.
Sacred cow round-up
Evidence-based nursing practice obliges us to embrace innovation and let go of our sacred cows.
The voice of the consumer
This month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) begin reporting patient experience data from its Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers…
Professional dress: Keep it simple and functional
At the first mention of writing or revising a dress code, my blood pressure rises. My view is that nurses should be…
SiCKO – A call to action
In 1991, the American Nurses Association published its Nursing Agenda for Health Care Reform, which gained the support of 76 nursing and…
Work/life balance? Yes, please!
The young nurses now entering our profession have a lot to teach us veterans about the value of balancing work and home…
Tomorrow’s Hope
Twice a year, I meet with the new graduates in my hospital and am encouraged by their expectations and their questions. They…