Patient acuity tool on a medical-surgical unit
Use a tool for consistent, objective, and quantifiable patient assignments. Patient assignments can lead to dissatisfaction among nursing staff, especially when they’re not consistent,…
Patient Safety
Everyone is responsible for a culture of safety
Whether you’re a direct-care nurse or a leader, you’re responsible for speaking up and taking action to keep patients safe. Takeaways: Direct care nurses…
Patient Safety Awareness Week
Shining a light on a public health crisis Each year, an important event is nationally recognized but frequently overshadowed by our busy lives: Patient…
Changing injury trends related to diabetes and insulin injection
This article is the first in a two-part series brought to you in partnership with the International Safety Center. In the United States, the…
Body cameras in health care: The debate
Is it appropriate for healthcare professionals to wear body cameras? Here are some pros and cons, according to those debating this issue: Pros Provide…
The impact of rounding on a geriatric psychiatric unit
This article reviews a quality-improvement initiative conducted on the inpatient geriatric unit at a freestanding psychiatric hospital that included a rounding program.
Managing mental health emergencies in the ED
The most important consideration when caring for this special population is ensuring, first and foremost, staff and patient safety. Both psychiatric patients and the…
Assessing and preventing cognitive impairment in the elderly
All segments of the international population are living longer, and many will experience dementia. Policymakers are focused on the cost estimates of caring for…
Behavioral emergency response team improves safety
A behavioral emergency response team helps de-escalate behavioral emergencies, thereby reducing assaults and use of restraints, according to a study in Worldviews on Evidence-based…
Hazardous drugs, a safety blind spot
Know the risks of handling many commonly administered drugs. WARFARIN, OXYTOCIN, CLONAZEPAM—registered nurses administer millions of these drugs daily with little awareness that they…
Enclosure bed: A tool for calming agitated patients
By Dawn Walters, MS, RN, Vice-President of Behavioral Health and Rehabilitation Services Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York As told to Janet Boivin,…
3 ways clinical nurses can mitigate device safety hazards
When you participate in the usability process, you provide vital safety information. Key Takeaways – As part of the science of human factors, usability engineering…
Patient acuity tool on a medical-surgical unit
Use a tool for consistent, objective, and quantifiable patient assignments. Patient assignments can lead to dissatisfaction among nursing staff, especially when they’re…
Everyone is responsible for a culture of safety
Whether you’re a direct-care nurse or a leader, you’re responsible for speaking up and taking action to keep patients safe. Takeaways: Direct…
Patient Safety Awareness Week
Shining a light on a public health crisis Each year, an important event is nationally recognized but frequently overshadowed by our busy…
Changing injury trends related to diabetes and insulin injection
This article is the first in a two-part series brought to you in partnership with the International Safety Center. In the United…
Body cameras in health care: The debate
Is it appropriate for healthcare professionals to wear body cameras? Here are some pros and cons, according to those debating this issue:…
The impact of rounding on a geriatric psychiatric unit
This article reviews a quality-improvement initiative conducted on the inpatient geriatric unit at a freestanding psychiatric hospital that included a rounding program.
Managing mental health emergencies in the ED
The most important consideration when caring for this special population is ensuring, first and foremost, staff and patient safety. Both psychiatric patients…
Assessing and preventing cognitive impairment in the elderly
All segments of the international population are living longer, and many will experience dementia. Policymakers are focused on the cost estimates of…
Behavioral emergency response team improves safety
A behavioral emergency response team helps de-escalate behavioral emergencies, thereby reducing assaults and use of restraints, according to a study in Worldviews…
Hazardous drugs, a safety blind spot
Know the risks of handling many commonly administered drugs. WARFARIN, OXYTOCIN, CLONAZEPAM—registered nurses administer millions of these drugs daily with little awareness…
Enclosure bed: A tool for calming agitated patients
By Dawn Walters, MS, RN, Vice-President of Behavioral Health and Rehabilitation Services Erie County Medical Center, Buffalo, New York As told to…
3 ways clinical nurses can mitigate device safety hazards
When you participate in the usability process, you provide vital safety information. Key Takeaways – As part of the science of human factors,…
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