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🌟 Elevating Patient Care with #NursingWardRounds 🌟 In the heart of every hospital, nursing ward rounds stand as a beacon of excellence in patient care. Let's delve into the transformative effects of these rounds have on healthcare: 👩⚕️ Seamless #Communication: Like a well-conducted orchestra, ward rounds harmonize the expertise of healthcare professionals. This is where crucial dialogues take place, leading to unified strategies in patient treatment. 🛌 Tailored #PatientCare: Every patient is unique, and so are their healthcare needs. Through diligent ward rounds, nurses become the vigilant guardians of health, adapting care plans in real time to the changing tides of each patient's journey. 🕒 Enhanced #Efficiency: Time is of the essence in healthcare. Nursing ward rounds are the gears that keep the clock ticking, minimizing delays and optimizing the use of precious resources. 😊 Unparalleled #PatientSatisfaction: A patient's healing is not just about medicine but about feeling heard and valued. Regular interactions during ward rounds can significantly bolster their sense of well-being. 🎓 Empowering #NursingEducation: The ward is a classroom, and rounds are live tutorials. Here, seasoned nurses mentor the next generation, passing on the torch of knowledge and compassion. Join us in celebrating this vital aspect of healthcare. Share your stories, insights, or a simple 'thank you' to these unsung heroes with #NursingWardRounds. Let's start a conversation that matters! 👍 Like if you support our nursing heroes! 💬 Comment to share your experiences! 🔄 Share this post to spread awareness! 🏥 Follow Leonard Otieno, RN for more insights into healthcare excellence! #HealthcareHeroes End of
Translation #PatientAdvocacy #MedicalCollaboration #QualityOfCare #HealthcareInnovation Let's make every round count!

[CNOs & CNEs] As healthcare continues to evolve, virtual nursing emerges as a key innovation. Nursing Catalyst's recent on-demand webinar provides an in-depth exploration of this topic. If you haven’t had a chance to watch it, here’s what you’re missing: • Insights into the financial benefits and challenges of virtual nursing. • Strategies for implementing and scaling virtual nursing programs. • Perspectives on the future of nursing in a digital world. This webinar isn't just about theories; it's packed with real-world examples and actionable advice. Perfect for nurse executives looking to stay ahead in their field. Watch now and be part of the transformation in healthcare: https://lnkd.in/eN9WT9Pg #NursingLeadership #VirtualNursing #NursingCatalyst

Did you know? As we celebrate #NPWeek not only do Nurse Practitioners provide excellent care as supported by great patient outcomes and satisfaction, but that we do so while keeping costs low! Why is it important? Healthcare costs continue to skyrocket in our Country and access to quality and affordable healthcare continues to be a challenge for many Americans. Numerous studies, as compiled by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners show NP led care results in lower costs, fewer Emergency Room visits and shorter lengths of stay if hospitalization is needed. All with safe and desired patient outcomes. Here’s the facts with references provided -> https://lnkd.in/eRMFk7A9 #NPsLead

"The ANCC Pathway to Excellence Framework depicts the six standards that are essential elements in developing a positive practice environment for nursing across a variety of healthcare settings including acute care and long-term care." > Shared Decision-Making creates opportunities for direct care nurses to network, collaborate, share ideas, and be involved in decision-making. > Leadership supports a shared governance environment by ensuring that leaders are accessible and that they facilitate collaborative decision-making. This standard also emphasizes leadership development, orientation, retention, accountability, and succession planning. > Safety prioritizes both patient and nurse safety, and fosters a respectful workplace culture free of incivility, bullying, and violence. > Quality is central to an organization's mission, vision, goals, and values, and is based on person- and family-centered care, evidence-based care, continuous improvement, and improving population health. > Well-Being promotes a workplace culture of recognition for the contribution of nurses and the healthcare provider team. Additionally, this standard provides staff with support and resources to promote their physical and mental health. > Professional Development ensures that nurses are competent to provide care and provides them with mentoring, support, and opportunities for lifelong learning. https://lnkd.in/dUN6qhQ5.

I have the opportunity to talk with a leading academic medical center later today about opportunities to reduce documentation burden on nurses. Specifically, we're talking about a project focused on optimizing nursing flowsheets. Without appropriate governance and review processes flowsheets, like physician notes, become bloated over time resulting in substantial unnecessary documentation. There is a solution though! Evergreen Healthcare Partners has partnered with multiple organizations on similar projects and the results are astounding. On a recent project, our team was able to retire 32% of the flowsheet rows from key templates, resulting in a NEAT tool validated 40% decrease in time spent in flowsheets. This reduces nurse burnout and improves patient satisfaction. Huge!

Excited about the future of nursing in 2024! 🌐 This article highlights the top 5 challenges shaping the industry, but instead of dwelling on hurdles, let's shift our focus to the power of innovation. Innovation is the key to overcoming these challenges. As healthcare professionals, we can leverage technology, foster collaboration, and implement creative solutions that redefine the future of nursing. Let's embrace new approaches to patient care, implement advanced technologies, and enhance training programs. Together, we can transform challenges into opportunities and propel the nursing profession into a future defined by excellence and innovation. 🌟💉 #NursingInnovation #HealthcareTransformation #FutureOfNursing

CNEs and CNOs: As executive nurses, we know that teamwork and collaboration are essential components of delivering quality care to our patients. However, it is critical to remember that interdependence is equally important. Interdependence refers to the mutual reliance between team members, where each person's contributions are necessary for the collective success of the team. This concept is especially relevant in healthcare, where a single error or miscommunication can have serious consequences for patient outcomes. 🎯 When we recognize and embrace interdependence, we can leverage each other's strengths, minimize weaknesses, and work together towards a common goal. ⭐ As executive nurses, it is our responsibility to foster an environment that promotes interdependence. I created the Elevating Nursing Leadership Impact system to do just this...achieve interdependence. 🎯 Let's continue to work together to embrace the power of interdependence in healthcare. By doing so, we can achieve our goals and provide the highest level of care to those who need it the most. Reach out if you would like to learn more! #nursingleadership #success #nurseleaders #quality

Weekly highlights in Healthcare: Events: -Association of California Nurse Leaders Annual Conference 2/4-2/7 https://lnkd.in/ewctgZkB -Metronomic Health's Materno Application and Care Navigation Services is making tremendous strides in advancing healthcare quality outcomes for OB patients. https://lnkd.in/g6DKZaMt -ANA Innovation Lounge February 21, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ET Innovation Lounge. -Ambulatory Care Accreditation Essentials Program Ambulatory Care Accreditation Essentials: March 12-14, 2024  -NLN Academy of Nursing Education Application Deadline News: -Dr. Rose Sherman's call for Nurse Manager focus group members, https://lnkd.in/eHWRKEuH -CMS launched a website to educate and inform regarding value-based care. https://lnkd.in/e72hKEDM -The Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act. A pilot program would be established to improve the salaries for nurse educators and will support education in underserved areas. -ECRI has reported a rise in home related risk due to home medical devices. Patient education in cleaning, use and storage is key. See Modern HealthCare's recent article on this. -CMS is proposing another year of Medicare advantage base rate cuts up to .16%; this will be 2 years in a row and will negatively impact the consumer in the end. -CMS is now reimbursing for care navigation and exoskeletons for spinal cord injury patients. The reimbursement is not where it needs to be to fully fund services but it's in the right direction for healthcare delivery. Check out the Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway. ReWalk robotics has now transitioned to Lifeward. Check out their life changing work. https://lnkd.in/efxr8gyr https://lnkd.in/e7i2iKrM If you're like me, you receive hundreds of emails regarding healthcare news. This is my attempt to consolidate and highlight interesting or important and relevant news. Let me know if you want more or have a specific preference. https://lnkd.in/e7i2iKrM -

Nursing practice redesign is an essential step in modernizing healthcare delivery and ensuring that patient care remains at the forefront of our priorities. By incorporating some best practices, nursing practice redesign becomes a powerful tool for improving the quality of care, enhancing patient experiences, and driving positive outcomes. So, what are these best practices? I’ll list a few here… Read on for more: https://buff.ly/3PSu5BW. 1) Technology Integration: Embracing technology can enhance efficiency and patient outcomes. 2) Patient-Centered Care: The patient should remain at the center of care decisions, a fundamental principle of nursing practice redesign. 3) Data-Driven Decision-Making: Analyzing patient data can help identify trends, improve outcomes, and make informed decisions about care plans. 4) Collaboration: Interdisciplinary collaboration is key. Nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals must work together seamlessly to provide holistic care. Let's continue to innovate and elevate healthcare together! #HealthcareInnovation

Great wisdom and lessons learned from Becker's Healthcare. The wisdom and lessons learned are immediately applicable to every healthcare organization in America. Not just in nursing, but in each and every department of every healthcare organization in America! Here are a few points of wisdom and lessons learned. • Giving nurses a voice in decision-making and building personal relationships with staff are key to creating a great nurse work culture. • Margarita Baggett from UC San Diego Health encourages empowering all nurses to be chief retention officers and implementing strategies based on the needs and feedback of nurses. • Dina Dent from Inova Health System emphasizes the importance of a culture where every team member feels respected, seen, and heard, and senior leader visibility is crucial. • Brandee Fetherman from Morristown Medical Center highlights shared governance and a multidisciplinary council that works to improve the work environment for all team members. • Ryannon Frederick from Mayo Clinic suggests having leaders experience the challenges faced by staff by working side by side with them, which can lead to improvements in the work environment. • Joye Gingrich from UPMC Harrisburg emphasizes building meaningful relationships with nurses through routine leader rounding, creating an open dialogue and culture of trust. • Mary Beth Thoburn from Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital stresses the importance of creating a culture where caregivers feel supported to speak up about patient and caregiver safety concerns. • Engaging workers at all levels to protect each other and patients is foundational to high-quality care and outcomes. • Building positive relationships and treating each other as family within the organization contributes to a great work environment and patient care. How are you doing throughout your entire organizationon on each of these critically important points of wisdom? Here is the full article. https://lnkd.in/gvueEzdX