This Week in Nursing The idea of interprofessional competencies has been transformed from a buzzword to a fundamental approach to the way that providers interact with patients, families, communities, and other healthcare professionals. To succeed, a team-based approach is a priority.  Drive Patient Satisfaction and Staff Engagement by Creating a Culture of Rounding
Patient rounding has become a top priority for hospitals looking to improve patient loyalty, outcomes, and staff engagement. Consistent, purposeful rounding has proven to deliver outcomes by promoting the quick resolution of patient issues and the ability to drive long-term care improvements. Download Now Most providers haven’t been taught how to care for transgender or non-binary patients, or even how to communicate with them. According to one expert, these skills are teachable. Health insurance premiums for silver plans would soar by an average of 20 percent next year and the federal deficit would rise by $194 billion over the next decade. You can ease a charge nurse's transition into the new role by assigning a preceptor devoted to assuring that the charge nurse receives the necessary education for that new role. A preceptor should attend your facility's preceptoship program and should posess excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as mentorship and coaching capabilities. At the end of orientation and precepted time, have your charge nurses evaluate the preceptor and use the feedback to make changes to your program as needed.
Solutions Spotlight The newest version of HCPro’s premier survey prep guide breaks down the latest Joint Commission standards in a mock survey checklist format and guides you through practice tracers throughout your organization. This completely updated edition reflects changes to the Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety Goals, including the adoption of the 2012 Life Safety Code®. It also comes with a companion PDF that makes it easier for survey coordinators to distribute tools and checklists to the appropriate staff.
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