Heart Failure Policy Network’s Post

Every person with heart failure deserves access to the care and expertise offered by specialist nurses. Specialist nurse-led care models in heart failure have been shown to reduce hospital readmissions by 33%. However, many countries do not have enough specialised heart failure nurses to meet demand, due to a combination of poor training provision and insufficient funding. Our call to action illustrates the need for the European Union to expand the specialist nurse workforce to secure high-quality, sustainable heart failure care. Read our call to action and share with your networks and representatives: https://lnkd.in/e7j2ubYR #heartfailureawareness #nursingcare #HeartFailureMission"

We are 🔻thrilled🔻 to share our recent study, "How #nursing Practice Environments Limit Implicit Rationing of Care and Nurse-Assessed Adverse Events: The Role of Flow at Work," that published in The #Q1 Journal, BMC Nursing. This groundbreaking research, led by y Heba El-Gaz, , Ali Abousolim, , Mona Shaw, @Paulo Coelho, and Mohamed A. Zoromba, 🔍 Study Highlights🔻🔻🔻 A favorable nursing practice environment significantly boosts nurses' flow at work. This increase in flow inversely predicts implicit rationing of nursing care and adverse patient events. Nurses' flow at work serves as a crucial mediator, linking the practice environment to care qualce. 🎯 Key Takeaway: Nurses in positive work environments are more likely to experience flow, reducing the rationing of care and adverse patient events. This finding underscores the importance for nursing administrators to create supportive and healthy practice environments, enhancing nurses' flow and improving patient care outcrce. 🔗 Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/eH6wRE7c #NursingResearch #PatientCare #NursingPractice #HealthcareManagement #BMCNursing #springernature

Transform Your Nursing Career: Are you thinking of a career shift? Paediatric complex care offers deep satisfaction and growth. You'll be able to learn more about this speciality and how you can get involved at 👉https://lnkd.in/ei-P_cpU #NursingGrowth #PaediatricNursing

Nursing will be one of the building blocks of a future ready system in HF for most countries. But some key questions remaining are: (a) Where are different countries at? What characterises the situation in terms of availability, accreditation, systemic vs local/organic approach? (b) What could we do to expedite nurse specialism in different systems / contexts? (c) What are the lead-in times to nurse workforce expansion? (d) If HF nursing expansion looks problematic in some countries, then what? Dig deep and move the 'immovable' policy barrier? Or look for other options? (d) Could nursing unlock other roles like pharmacy, novice-led diagnostics, and misc. primary care capacity? (e) What do we need to give nurses to help achieve their full potential (point of care biomarkets, AI-enhanced echo, referral and titration powers?) (f) What do nurses themselves think / want and how do we get them in front of decison makers as a policy force? With those living with HF? What do we know? ✅ What the EU can do in a CVH plan - see the call to action above What next? Watch this space. In the meanwhile best wishes to ACNAP for a successful Congress!

I recently came across an article from the International Journal of Nursing Studies highlighting the critical role of nursing staff in patient outcomes during the Covid-19 pandemic. The research is not new and underscores the longstanding connection between adequate staffing levels and improved patient survival rates, emphasizing the ongoing challenges in providing optimal care to the sickest and most vulnerable individuals. The focus on retention, recruitment, and reimbursement in the nursing profession remains essential. However, attracting younger generations to this profession poses a significant challenge. Despite the hurdles, the need for passionate individuals to join and enrich our profession is more pressing than ever. #Nursing #PatientCare #Healthcare #Covid19 #NursingStaff #HealthcareProfession

Our latest study, published in the International Journal of Healthcare Management, investigates the ongoing effects of COVID-19 on nurses working in intensive care units. We explored how family functions, lifestyle choices, and resilience are interrelated during these challenging times.💡 Key Findings:Family dysfunction is linked to poorer lifestyle choices and lower resilience among nurses, especially during the pandemic.Interestingly, healthier lifestyles during COVID-19 were associated with greater resilience.🔑 Conclusion:These findings highlight the importance of supporting nurses' well-being. Interventions that address the ongoing challenges of COVID-19 care are essential to bolster resilience within the nursing community.

In healthcare, advancements in nursing practice are redefining how care is delivered, improving both efficiency and patient outcomes. Research shows that enhancing the scope of nursing through innovative models, such as nurse-led clinics and expanded care roles, significantly reduces hospital readmissions and improves patient satisfaction. For example, a study published in BMJ Quality & Safety highlighted that advanced practice nurses reduced readmissions by 36% when managing high-risk patients, ensuring both safety and cost-effective care. When we support and invest in the continuous professional development of nurses, we create systems that are resilient, safe, and future-ready. To read more about the observational study of nurse staffing ratios and hospital, BMJ Quality & Safety- https://lnkd.in/dsfpZTqv #Patientsafety #Innovation #Nursingdevelopment

Yesterday marked International Nurses Day, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all nurses, with a special shoutout to those caring for our tiniest patients. 🌟 In this webinar, SurePulse Clinical Specialist and NHS Nurse Yvonne Hooton delves into the crucial topic of assessing newborn heart health. Watch the full discussion here: https://buff.ly/3UVTBIT #NursesDay #NurseAppreciation"

The Cone Health Conceptual Framework for Nurse Retention® #NurseRetention 💾 Lackey, Sarah DNP, RN, ACC, CMC; Antrum, Vi-Anne DNP, RN, MBA, NEA-BC, CENP, FACHE. Effectively and Efficiently Reengineering the Nursing Work Environment by Applying a Conceptual Framework for Nurse Retention. Nursing Administration Quarterly 48(2):p 116-126, April/June 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/NAQ.0000000000000632

BLOG POST 3: The Power of Care (Commemorating International Nurses Day 2024) Nurses are the heart and soul of healthcare, providing compassionate and high-quality care to patients every day. In this blog post, let's explore the unique role that nurses play in promoting health and wellness in their communities and the impact of their care on patient outcomes. Nurses are more than just healthcare providers; they are trusted advocates and educators who empower patients to make informed decisions about their health. By building trusting relationships with patients and their families, nurses create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and valued. This patient-centered approach not only improves patient satisfaction but also enhances health outcomes and promotes healing. Moreover, nursing care is essential for preventing illness and promoting wellness. Through health promotion and disease prevention initiatives, nurses educate individuals and communities about healthy lifestyle choices, immunizations, and screenings. By identifying risk factors and addressing health disparities, nurses help reduce the burden of disease and improve overall population health. Furthermore, the impact of nursing care extends beyond the bedside. Nurses are key members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams, collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Their holistic approach to care addresses not only the physical but also the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients, leading to better overall health outcomes. In conclusion, the power of nursing care cannot be overstated. Nurses are dedicated caregivers who make a profound difference in the lives of their patients and communities. As we celebrate International Nurses Day 2024, let's recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions that nurses make to promoting health, wellness, and healing. #NursingCare #PatientOutcomes #HolisticHealth #InternationalNursesDay #InternationalNursesDay2024 #Timalo360 #LouisTitaRN #CreatingPathwaysKeepingThemLighted