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Setting SMART Goals as a Charge Nurse

The optimal way to create a SMART goal is to look at the big picture and then establish an attainable process for getting there. Having the right resources and using a disciplined approach that includes the right kinds of learning tools and people performance solutions can help ensure that your professional goals are achieved.

November 23, 2021

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Nurse Well-Being in the Face of an Ongoing Pandemic

In the face of an ongoing pandemic, it’s no surprise that nurses are distressed. The latest Nursing Professionals Pulse Survey reveals increased concerns about the nursing shortage and generational differences in ratings of career fulfillment. Discover where older and younger nurses differ in the assessment of their well-being. Read a summary here and access the full Q3 2021 survey report.

November 18, 2021

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What is Ambulatory Care and Why is it Important?

Ambulatory care is an area of healthcare expected to experience a disproportionate share of growth in the coming years. This blog post explores the changing nature of ambulatory care and the work environment an ambulatory care nurse could expect to encounter.

November 16, 2021

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Increase Efficiency and Patient Safety through Proven Technology

Healthcare organizations and their frontline clinical workforces have absorbed the brunt of the pandemic, along with bearing the emotional toll of witnessing the deaths of hundreds of thousands of individuals due to COVID-19. Across the country, many organizations are facing the same problem—how to do more with less. Many healthcare organizations are solving this problem by tasking existing people with more responsibilities, a decision that puts their staff at an increased risk of burnout.

November 12, 2021

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Dedicated to the Work of Health and Healing at Sanford Health

The automation is really encouraging. We are especially excited about the reporting capabilities. We no longer have to build Excel spreadsheets and manually filter things out or change things. We leverage the out-of-the-box reports.

November 11, 2021

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What is healthcare analytics in data reporting?

Healthcare analytics can drive the kinds of change that can lead to a safe, efficient and reliable organization by helping leaders to better understand how to harness the power of your organization’s data.

November 09, 2021

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Are Today’s Healthcare Leaders Prepared to Address the Mental Health Crisis?

“On top of COVID-19, we have a mental health epidemic. Burnout is happening everywhere, but it is especially happening with healthcare workers,” says Marjorie Morrison, CEO and co-founder of Psych Hub. “People are feeling completely drained and exhausted—it’s a really challenging time. And not only are people feeling burned out, they’re starting to get angry.” Morrison emphasizes that as the numbers continue to climb, both of COVID-19 cases and those experiencing mental health needs, we must ensure healthcare workers are taken care of—including the prioritization of their mental health.

November 05, 2021

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Ambulatory Surgery Centers – The Challenges

Despite the vigor of the Ambulatory Surgery Center market, this care sector is facing some significant challenges in the years ahead, like much of the rest of healthcare. Some of the challenges are discussed briefly here.

November 04, 2021

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Addressing Healthcare Disparities to Achieve Health Equity

On a universal level, every action, procedure, or decision involved in healthcare should optimize the possible outcomes that can be achieved as a result of care.

November 03, 2021

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nThrive Opens the Door to 100% CCS Certification Levels

A large healthcare system located in Florida was opening a new facility and needed a way to address gaps in training for its coding staff.

November 02, 2021

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A Day in the Life of a Medical Staff Credentialing Professional

The number of Medical Staff Credentialing Professionals increases every day. Here’s a quick a look at their daily roles and responsibilities.

November 02, 2021

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Legal and Compliance Issues in Healthcare 2021

The pandemic has complicated some legal and compliance issues and also created new ones. HealthStream can work with your organization to address legal and compliance issues in healthcare.

November 02, 2021

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The Importance of Soft Skills in Healthcare

Soft skills are essential in healthcare. Providers with good soft skills can improve a patient’s perception of their experience and improve the quality of the workplace for employees. Be sure to include soft skills when setting learning goals.

October 28, 2021

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How Technology Is Impacting Healthcare Compliance

There are many ways to increase safety, improve efficiency and reduce costs through technology innovations.

October 26, 2021

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Quality assurance transformation achieved with Quality Manager, formerly known as abaqis®

Through the implementation of Quality Manager, a comprehensive quality management tool, Enterprise Health achieved zero citations from 2018 - 2021 during their Infection Control Inspections.

October 25, 2021

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The Magnet® Model

This ebook contains 5 chapters covering the 5 Model Components of the Magnet Recognition Program®

October 22, 2021

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The Opioid Epidemic Amidst the Pandemic: Addressing the National Health Crisis

The opioid epidemic was already a national health crisis before the pandemic, and the arrival of COVID-19 created the perfect storm among many vulnerable populations. Based on a webinar featuring a panel discussion on the current state of the opioid epidemic, this blog post explores the threat of these compounding public health crises.

October 21, 2021

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Current trends in Obstetrics

Obstetrics is one of the highest risk specialties, and maternal and infant mortality rates have long been higher than expected in the United States. So, what is new in obstetrics in 2021?

October 21, 2021

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10 Value-Based Healthcare KPIs you Should be Tracking

It is important to be strategic when developing a dashboard and deciding which KPIs to include. HealthStream can help your organization focus on what matters in a post-pandemic world.

October 20, 2021

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2021 Annual Report on Provider Enrollment

One of the biggest challenges provider enrollment professionals face is "How do I reduce the time it takes to enroll my providers?" HealthStream surveyed more than 450 professionals on a variety of topics that get to the heart of this question.

October 16, 2021