Does simulation training improve safety outcomes?
A new study showcases the potential connection between simulation training for acute care nurses and its role in improving patient safety outcomes. (more…)
Patient Safety
Fragmented physical activity and mortality risk
A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals new insights into mortality risk in older adult patients. (more…)
Supporting patients with end-of-life conversations
I’m an operating room RN who has worked in a hospital environment for over 25 years. Five years ago, my husband died from pancreatic…
Transport teams and patient handoff reports
Patient safety requires complete communication. Takeaways: To protect patients, referring organizations, and transport professionals, a patient care report suitable to the scope of practice…
A medication dosage simulation strategy to improve patient safety
Simulation boosts skills and encourages active learning. Takeaways: Traditional medication administration dosage testing can be time-consuming, costly, and lack elements of active learning. Simulation…
How reliable is your bedside shift report?
Traditional bedside shift reporting may not focus on specific patient safety prevention methods. An enhanced assessment can include targeted evidence-based actions designed to standardize…
Hardwiring safety at the point of care
An organizational road map to gait belt use. Safe patient handling training for nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurse aides should include the…
Gait belts 101: A tool for patient and nurse safety
Tips for assessing patient mobility and using gait belts All nurses want to keep their patients safe, but falls and injuries when moving patients…
Myths of I.V. push administration
Learn the truth about safe administration. Many myths abound about I.V. push medications. To dispel these myths and outline evidence-based standards of practice, American…
Turning and repositioning patients who are morbidly obese
Training, teamwork, and the right equipment can prevent pressure injuries. Takeaways: Bariatric patients have a threefold risk of developing a pressure injury compared to…
Does simulation training improve safety outcomes?
A new study showcases the potential connection between simulation training for acute care nurses and its role in improving patient safety outcomes.…
Fragmented physical activity and mortality risk
A new study published in JAMA Network Open reveals new insights into mortality risk in older adult patients. (more…)
Supporting patients with end-of-life conversations
I’m an operating room RN who has worked in a hospital environment for over 25 years. Five years ago, my husband died…
Transport teams and patient handoff reports
Patient safety requires complete communication. Takeaways: To protect patients, referring organizations, and transport professionals, a patient care report suitable to the scope…
A medication dosage simulation strategy to improve patient safety
Simulation boosts skills and encourages active learning. Takeaways: Traditional medication administration dosage testing can be time-consuming, costly, and lack elements of active…
How reliable is your bedside shift report?
Traditional bedside shift reporting may not focus on specific patient safety prevention methods. An enhanced assessment can include targeted evidence-based actions designed…
Hardwiring safety at the point of care
An organizational road map to gait belt use. Safe patient handling training for nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and nurse aides should…
Gait belts 101: A tool for patient and nurse safety
Tips for assessing patient mobility and using gait belts All nurses want to keep their patients safe, but falls and injuries when…
Myths of I.V. push administration
Learn the truth about safe administration. Many myths abound about I.V. push medications. To dispel these myths and outline evidence-based standards of…
Turning and repositioning patients who are morbidly obese
Training, teamwork, and the right equipment can prevent pressure injuries. Takeaways: Bariatric patients have a threefold risk of developing a pressure injury…
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