HealthStream’s myClinicalExchange solution won two Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards in the categories of “Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for Compliance Training” and “Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training.”

While merging six group practices, OrthoLoneStar needed a more streamlined solution for credentialing and enrollment, so they chose CredentialStream

The role of today’s CNO has expanded quite significantly. This leader needs excellent business skills, a solid grasp of financial and accounting principles, plus technical expertise with various software. As Healthcare Finance News reports, “Today’s CNO must be as comfortable talking about methods to improve productivity and reporting and the strategic importance (or lack thereof) of an IT initiative as they are about patient care initiatives.”

Where healthcare complexities and the need for quality patient care intersect with healthcare professionals’ well-being, staffing shortages and burnout emerge as critical challenges. Healthcare leaders can navigate these challenges by seeking practical solutions, fostering resilient teams, and ensuring exceptional care. By drawing on professional insights and utilizing time-saving onboarding tips, leaders can implement efficient onboarding practices to help reduce staffing shortages and address burnout.

Healthcare disparities aren’t new, but they are increasingly impossible to ignore. From uneven outcomes in chronic disease to unequal access to care, these gaps in the healthcare system impact not only patients but also the providers who care for them. Cultural factors often deepen these divides, with language barriers, mistrust of the medical system, traditional health beliefs, and differing attitudes toward care all playing a role.

The intersection of AI and healthcare training and development helps professionals maintain credentials and enhance competency in an ever-changing regulatory environment.

Harnessing 'quick wins' can be a powerful strategy for critical access hospitals (CAHs) to bolster their operations and ease the financial and staffing strains that they encounter in a persistently challenging healthcare environment.

Presbyterian Senior Living is a non-profit retirement and senior living organization with 30 locations serving more than 6,000 seniors.

If you're managing credentialing and enrollment with a mix of spreadsheets and software, it's time to upgrade! Streamlining your credentialing and enrollment processes will increase efficiency and allow you to provide the best care possible.

If you are not yet confident that your organization has a successful strategy for building a culture that supports health equity and belonging, reach out to HealthStream today to learn more about how Health Equity and Belonging Education can help move your organization closer to becoming an organization that supports all of the healthcare needs of the community it serves and supports employees.

Nurses work diligently to deliver care to patients despite staffing shortages. This demand to provide high-quality patient care with fewer and fewer resources, including staff, creates the perfect environment for burnout, especially for new grads. Ill-equipped preceptors can also increase the risk of new nurses leaving their positions. These six key steps to improve the nurse onboarding process will turn the tide on turnover rates.

As a healthcare leader, you understand the significance of maintaining high standards of care in your skilled nursing facilities. It's crucial to have a reliable system that pinpoints areas of risk and tracks performance seamlessly. That's where action indicators come into play, providing you with critical insights at the click of a button.

The recent and anticipated changes to HIPAA regulations in 2024 represent a significant shift towards enhanced privacy, security, and patient empowerment. Healthcare organizations need strategies to stay informed and proactive while implementing these changes to maintain compliance and continue providing high-quality care. Learn about how HealthStream’s ComplyQ can help your organization stay compliant with ever-changing regulations.

CQI is more than just a methodology; it’s a mindset that compels everyone in a healthcare organization to continuously seek better ways of doing things. When integrated into the culture of an organization, CQI becomes a powerful tool for fostering long-term improvements that benefit patients, staff, and the entire healthcare system. Building and maintaining this culture requires dedication, but the rewards—better care, more efficient operations, and a healthier work environment—are well worth the effort.

The most significant changes to the MDS in the last decade will go into effect on October 1st. Due to far reaching impacts of the MDS process, leaders need to prepare now. Contact HealthStream today to learn more about how to meet these new requirements.

This blog is from a recent webinar, “Scheduling Strategies: Turning Information Into Action.” The webinar was moderated by Sarah Enders, Senior Product Marketing Manager, and featured presenters Terri Epler, RN, Solution Consultant Manager and Sloane Johnson, RN, Solution Executive.

To learn more about how the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program can help your organization improve the quality of care for both sick and well newborns, contact HealthStream today.

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Find out how to assemble the right team, the right approach, and acquire the right tools to discover your single source of truth.

Introducing CredentialStream for Groups at this year's Leaders Conference hosted by Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)! Stop by booth#919 to learn more about our latest innovation and how it can transform your provider data management process to save time, improve accuracy and deliver better provider experiences.