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5 benefits of digital care management

January 6, 2021

A typical encounter within the healthcare system can be overwhelming and complicated, depending on the patient’s health condition. For example, imagine a patient with a cancer diagnosis, declining…

A Case Study: Using Technology to Build a Culture of Safety

November 11, 2013

An emphasis on a culture of safety and appropriate use of technology help the organization deliver safer and more efficient health care.

A partnership to enhance outcomes through quality dashboards and action

January 11, 2014

Learn how a multidepartmental task force improved a hospital’s data display and action-planning tools

A workforce management strategy that builds organizational resiliency. Case study: Sanford Health

September 8, 2020

Technology used wisely can help balance staff and patient needs. Takeaways: Workforce management infrastructure should be built on the foundation of a supportive environment that meets staff needs…

Advancing adoption of the electronic health record

November 11, 2012

Experts at the federal level are working to actualize the promise of health information technology.

Adventures in virtual meetings

October 11, 2006

Tired of unproductive staff meetings held at inconvenient times? Had it up to here with being interrupted when trying to express your opinion? Maybe it’s time to explore…

AI can identify signs of staff burnout

November 4, 2023

Leverage existing and emerging tools to help address this persistent nursing challenge. Lillee Gelinas Artificial intelligence (AI) can help identify signs of staff burnout by using a range…

Amazing apps: Space-age tools for clinicians

December 11, 2013

Health apps hold the promise of greater access to medical services, better monitoring of chronic conditions, and improved patient outcomes.

Blood transfusions: How technology can improve patient safety

May 11, 2007

Testing a prototype identification system leads to 100% acuracy.

Brought to you by NDNQI: Data that do good

March 11, 2010

Thanks to the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators, hospitals and nurses are capturing and converting into data what nurses actually do and how their actions affect patient…

CDC develops new faster test for enterovirus D68

October 21, 2014

On Oct. 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that it has started using a new, faster lab test for detecting enterovirus D68 (EV-D68). This…

Collaborating on technology: A learning exchange between U.S. and U.K. nurses

November 11, 2013

An immersion study found that shared governance helps healthcare organizations keep up with technology.

Cultivating change

November 5, 2023

Staying ahead of healthcare delivery changes and current trends can help nurse leaders determine where to allocate time and resources.

Dangers of digital media addiction

May 8, 2020

The World Health Organization as well as several tech companies are encouraging on-line gaming with discounts and slogans such as, “Play your part, play at home.” With schools…

Digital dashboards and staffing

May 11, 2010

Many healthcare organizations use digital “dashboards” to provide employees with real-time data collected from various sources, helping to guide decisions and improve the quality of care. Increasingly, dashboards…

ECRI names top 10 health technology hazards for 2012

November 11, 2011

ECRI Institute’s top 10 health technology hazards for 2012 include alarm hazards, medication errors when using infusion pumps, enteral feeding misconnections, and cross-contamination from flexible endoscopes. Access the…

Embracing digital minimalism

October 5, 2020

Technology can make us more productive, but it’s also distracting and cause stress and anxiety. Changing your relationship with digital devices requires a mindset change that limits technology…

Emerging trends in nursing

September 12, 2018

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 Nurses Association (ANA). She’s…

Enabling the ordinary: More time to care

November 11, 2013

The value of technology in automating and improving patient care

Enhancing nursing curriculum with an injection of technology

January 8, 2021

Use online tools to engage and motivate students. Evidence-based research has changed teaching from a traditional teacher-centered approach to a student-centered (constructivist) approach. According to neuroscience research, the…

Pressure Injury Prevention Program Webinar

High-fidelity patient simulations: A classroom learning tool

May 11, 2011

More nursing schools are using computerized manikins to help students gain skills and develop clinical judgment.

Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

November 4, 2023

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs/Department of Defense (VA/DoD) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), military combat exposure can increase the risk for hypertension (HTN) in veterans.

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Improving patient satisfaction with discharge videos

September 12, 2018

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 important role in healthcare…

Increasing electronic health literacy: A three-pronged approach

July 11, 2018

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 technological advances have created…

IOM releases report on accelerating new drug and diagnostics development

August 11, 2012

On Aug. 22, the Institute of Medicine released “Accelerating the development of new drugs and diagnostics: Maximizing the impact of the Cures Acceleration Network—Workshop Summary.” The report is…

Issues up close

November 11, 2010

Awful day. Dealt with cranky, unreasonable pt with gross incision. Headed for *$. Gone are the “Dear Diary” days when one’s written frustrations or observations were kept under…

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Leveraging technology to improve care and patient outcomes

September 12, 2017

The CHAMP app supports at-home monitoring of patients with single ventricle cardiac disease. Takeaways: CHAMP is a single ventricle interstage application for home monitoring that transcends the organization…

Multitasking with media devices may change brain structure

September 26, 2014

According to a study in PLOS One, people who frequently use several media devices at the same time have lower grey-matter density in one particular region of the…

Nursing practice and work environment

November 10, 2014

A patient was admitted to the hospital for uncontrolled diabetes. A nurse taking care of her checked her blood glucose level. The glucometer showed the patient’s blood level…

Online meeting etiquette: Mind your manners

June 5, 2020

As nurses navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, many are attending meetings, whether in the hospital or from the home setting, via video conferencing software such as Zoom and GoToMeeting.…

Preparing future nurses with the thoughtful use of technology

June 11, 2023

Extended reality brings clinical scenarios to classrooms At The Ohio State University in Columbus,  nursing students are experiencing clinical  situations that normally only practicing nurses encounter—and they aren’t…

Promoting patient- and family-centered care with virtual rounding

October 3, 2018

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 family experiences and support…

Staffing though Web-based open-shift bidding

April 11, 2007

If you’re a nurse-manager who continually struggles to fill open shifts, find out how online shift-bidding technology can boost staffing efficiency, decrease costs, and enhance nurses’ satisfaction and…

Stroke and the Rise of Telehealth – What Nurses Need To Know

January 12, 2021

Telehealth in stroke care “One minute the patient is completely fine and then blood flow to the brain is disrupted,” says Dr. Mona Bahouth. “Stroke is a leading…

Technology outperforms humans

May 4, 2018

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 benefits. And that may…

Technology, transformation, and the nursing workforce

November 11, 2013

Nursing informatics professionals are ready to lead the transformation to a technology-enabled healthcare environment.

Technology: Powering global healthcare transformation

November 11, 2013

In the United States and United Kingdom, nurses have the chance to influence their nation’s health information agendas in a strong voice.

Technology: The great enabler

June 11, 2010

Where would you be without a “smart” phone to manage your life? We’ve adapted to noxious ring tones; how have we adapted to technology in nursing?

The Dauntless Nurse: Technology has failed nurses

September 20, 2022

Ever wonder why nurses are leaving? Look no further. Not only has technology failed to give nurses more time with their patients at the bedside, but it also…

Top 5 education apps for nurses

August 10, 2020

The world needs nurses now more than ever, and nursing students should be as prepared as possible before entering a clinical space. If you are in nursing school,…

Top heart health apps for nurses

February 3, 2020

To acknowledge American Heart Month, American Nurse would like to highlight some of the best heart health apps, including some providers can use in their practices: (more…)

Transforming care through health information technology

November 11, 2011

Editor-in-Chief Pam Cipriano interviews the nation’s health IT "czar" on nurses’ role in transforming health care through the electronic health record.

Twitter can help predict asthma-related ED visits

April 16, 2015

Researchers have created a model to predict approximately how many asthma sufferers would visit the ED at a large hospital in Dallas on a given day, based on…

Using technology to make evidence-based staffing assignments

November 11, 2013

Workforce-management software and operational integration help match the right nurse to the right patient at the right time.

Virtual technology prepares nurses for a hospital move

September 11, 2011

Virtual-building orientation teaches hospital staff how to navigate a new building even before the move takes place.

Virtual visiting: The next best thing to being there

April 11, 2013

The author explains how virtual visiting helps keep patients connected with loved ones around the country or even the world.

What you need to know about electronic documentation

November 10, 2014

Electronic health records (EHRs) are here to stay. Beginning January 1, 2014, all public and private healthcare providers were required to adopt and demonstrate “meaningful use” of EHRs…

What’s the future of AI-assisted nursing?

October 6, 2023

AI can assist in real-time to provide decision support for accurate patient assessment and treatment plans, thereby improving the precision and speed of care, especially in critical care…