What started [the move to patient advisors and patient-centered care] was a story from a staff member whose family member, her younger brother, had been a patient in our hospital.

Competencies ensure the right people at the right level of your organization are equipped to achieve optimal performance outcomes. Successful competencies align with the organizational goals and individual performance evaluations, and are used to build a coaching culture.

The times we live in call for a more active role in our personal safety and that of hospital patients and staff to be prepared for an active shooter.

Healthcare is becoming more complex and specialized, with increased demand for complex health services and fast adoption of new methods. These trends have forced providers take a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, including a greater need for effective, integrative teams.

Several years ago, we started getting inquiries for our billing, security, and workforce compliance courses to be made compliant with ADA and 508 regulations. In particular, customers were expressing interest in the standards set forth by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as by the ADA.

EBSCO Health provides users with a wide array of content covering over 50 nursing specialties, leadership, management, culturally competent care, and more.