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Safety culture
To strengthen prevention efforts, many hospitals have adopted Kamishibai Cards (K-Cards), a visual quality improvement tool designed to prompt structured conversations between nurse leaders and frontline staff. A…
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) made several recommendations related to the safe administration of I.V. medications based on the results of its survey and has published…
Preventing the dangers of accidental or intentional prescription drug misuse. By Sharon A. Morgan, MSN, RN, NP-C One of the take-home lessons of the current opioid epidemic is…
Four approaches can help promote effective communication and positive outcomes. Takeaways: Authority gradients occur when individuals perceive differences in status that make them feel uncomfortable. When nurses don’t…
Create a safety culture by recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions, behaviors, and practices. Takeaways: High-reliability healthcare is consistently excellent and safe for long periods across all services and…
HAPI reduction through process improvement
To strengthen prevention efforts, many hospitals have adopted Kamishibai Cards (K-Cards), a visual quality improvement tool designed to prompt structured conversations between nurse leaders…
I.V. push safety checklist
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) made several recommendations related to the safe administration of I.V. medications based on the results of its…
Medication storage and disposal safety
Preventing the dangers of accidental or intentional prescription drug misuse. By Sharon A. Morgan, MSN, RN, NP-C One of the take-home lessons of the…
Navigating authority gradients
Four approaches can help promote effective communication and positive outcomes. Takeaways: Authority gradients occur when individuals perceive differences in status that make them feel…
Promoting high reliability on the front line
Create a safety culture by recognizing and reporting unsafe conditions, behaviors, and practices. Takeaways: High-reliability healthcare is consistently excellent and safe for long periods…