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Join us for #TalkTuesday next week, as we feature a discussion with Patients For Patient Safety Canada. Dive into critical conversations on patient safety, empowerment, and innovative care solutions. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gcd2dXv9 #ARNM #Nurses #Nursing

On this World Patient Safety Day, let's unite to make healthcare safer for everyone. At SkillsforMed, we are committed to training healthcare professionals with the skills and knowledge to prevent errors, promote safety, and improve patient outcomes. #skillsformed #healthcare #nurses #patientsafety

Accurate documentation is vital for top-notch patient care. Despite varying methods, its purpose is to provide a clear picture of nursing care given. It ensures continuity of care, enhances patient safety, offers legal protection and supports clinical decisions. Let us document the right way, every time. #skillsformed #documentation #nurses

🏥 Did you know? The average hospital stay in the US is 4.5 days. We help hospitals optimize patient care for better outcomes! Give KC A CALL! 📞 731-616-5221 #HealthcareFacts #HospitalEfficiency #kchealthcare #kchealthcareconsulting #hospitalstay #nursing

Conflicts are inevitable in healthcare. Miscommunication and differing opinions can create tension, affecting both patient care and team dynamics. Gain valuable skills to handle conflicts with patients and inter-professional teams effectively. Enhance your skills and thrive in any situation! CARE Centre Members, register today: https://lnkd.in/gdy3Z-Xg #Nursing #ConflictManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthcareTraining

A new issue brief from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) explores the history of healthcare documentation legislation, outstanding challenges and best practices to improve documentation, and future developments and opportunities for improvement. Read here👇 https://lnkd.in/eYTzp359 #NursingInformatics #Nursing #Nurse #HealthcareNews #AHRQ

Because the Advance Care Planning process can be very difficult, TMF Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) specialists will provide techniques for discussing a resident's goals and preferences to prepare medical care in a time where they may be unable to make decisions for themselves. Join us for an interactive session that incorporates case examples and resources that will build confidence for having these hard conversations. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM (UTC-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada) Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/geY-Buu6. An open Q&A session will follow the 30-minute presentation. To submit a topic or question in advance, email it to NHConnect@TMF.org and it will be addressed during the Q&A session. #AdvanceCarePlanning #nursinghome #longtermcare #nurses #DONs #administrators #tipsforsuccess

Effective nursing handover is crucial for patient safety and continuity of care. It ensures accurate information transfer, fosters teamwork, and enhances clinical decision-making, ultimately improving patient outcomes. #healthcareprofessionals #healthcareworkers #agedcare #relycare #HealthcareForAll #NurseSupport #HealthcareHeroes #teamrelycare #nursing #RelyCare #teamrealycare #ndisprovider #importanceofdocumentation #MandatoryReporting #documentation

Our DANi Teen & Young Adult Advanced Training Solution simulates common medical scenarios that healthcare professionals encounter so they can #BeREADY to administer care to vulnerable patient groups. Learn more about DANi here: https://lnkd.in/gtCeDg9X #HealthcareSimulation #MedicalSimulation #EMS #Nursing #EmergencyMedicine #Healthcare #TuesdayThoughts

Adhere diligently to universal protocol to avoid the 3Ws (wrong patient, wrong side and site and wrong procedure). This safeguards patient well-being and fosters a culture of excellence in healthcare delivery. Together, let us uphold the highest standards of care for every surgical patient entrusted to us. #skillsformed #nursingeducation #nurses #patientsafety