Retention Through Education: Improving the Nurse Training Journey
Using a combination of real-life clinical site experience and simulation-based technology can help both the student and the faculty analyze the results of the teaching to identify gaps for further training.
The Exec: Anika Gardenhire Talks Transformation at Ardent Health
That idea of stickiness, of enticing a consumer to continue to visit Ardent Health and develop loyalty to the Nashville-based 30-hospital for-profit network, is quickly becoming a catchphrase for many healthcare organizations these days.
Why Are Home Health Agencies Ditching Telehealth?
Conducted between 2023 and 2024 of roughly 260 home health agencies, the study places blame for the drop-off on a lack of Medicare reimbursement, and raises questions about whether home-based care programs can support telehealth at a time when health systems and hospitals are moving more services to the home.
Doctors Train AI on Preventing Heart Attacks
An AI tool that can detect inflammation in the coronary artery could help clinicians diagnose heart disease much earlier, even decades before the patient shows any outward signs of distress.
AdventHealth Taking Leap Forward in Standard of Care for Hypertension
High blood pressure can lead to life-threatening medical conditions, including heart attack and stroke, according to the American Heart Association. Nearly half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, the AHA says.
At Sanford Health, Virtual Nursing is an Audio-Visual Experience
Virtual nursing programs have seen early success in helping floor nurses reduce time spent in the EHR and doing other administrative tasks. But at Sanford Health, nursing leadership wanted a more interactive platform.
CMO Strategies for Using Clinical Care Technology
It is essential to have an operational staffing model to support remote patient monitoring. Health systems and hospitals need to have internal staff to manage RPM programs and act on RPM data, the panelists said, adding that a strategic partner can supplement internal staff.
ABQAURP News April 2025
Here’s the April 2025 edition of ABQAURP News.
Virtual Nursing’s Future? One Platform, Many Uses
Houston Methodist, which launched its virtual nursing program in 2022, is now using the platform to facilitate more than 500 admits and discharges a day across eight acute care campuses, says Steve Klahn, the health system’s clinical director for virtual medicine. And at its newest location, Houston Methodist Cypress, that experience is much more immersive.
Addressing Staff Burnout in ORs Through Improved Efficiency
U.S. hospital staffing levels are still 10.5% below pre-pandemic levels, and that makes it a safety issue as well. The list of challenges is extensive: OR delays and staff turnover leads to longer wait times, more canceled procedures, and lowering patient conditions.