CNOs: Here’s How to Optimize Emergency Department Nursing
Crowded emergency rooms and workplace violence are big obstacles that get in the way of providing safe and efficient care delivery, and it’s the CNO’s responsibility to make sure that the ED nurses are prepared to handle as many different scenarios as possible.
CMOs Need to Brace for More High-Risk Pregnancies. Here’s How.
High-risk pregnancies are increasing, and CMOs need to put resources in place to address them. Hospitals in Florida are forecasting a 14.5% increase in high-risk pregnancies over the next decade, and the trend is expected to be nationwide.
New AMA Guidance on AI Adoption and Governance Is Essential for CMOs. Here’s Why.
With the expansion of AI tools in healthcare, having AI governance and adoption policies in place is important for CMOs and other healthcare leaders. The rapid pace of change in AI tool adoption in healthcare makes these policies essential, according to the AMA.
Self-Service Research Tool Empowers Clinicians in the ER and Beyond
UChicago Medicine has adopted a self-service data solution that allows clinicians, researchers, staff members, and administrators to engage with their own data to ask and answer their own questions as they seek to improve quality of care.
Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences and Endometriosis
A new study has found that women who experienced childhood adversity are twice as likely to be diagnosed with endometriosis—findings that add to the growing body of evidence linking early life trauma with chronic, and often undiagnosed, inflammatory conditions.
AI and Medication Adherence: Training Tech on Bad Behaviors
Gentry Health Services, an Ohio-based specialty pharmacy, is rolling out a technology platform designed to connect patients with peer support to ensure they follow doctors’ orders on medication management.
The Exec: Sentara CMO Shares Successful Strategies for Improving Care Access
Regarding advanced practice providers, nurses, social workers, and care managers, Sentara is actively looking at how the health system can maximize the use of those staff members in the ambulatory setting and hospital setting in more robust healthcare professional teams.
AI in Healthcare: Addressing the Reality of Hallucinations
The use of AI tools continues to grow as clinicians use them for everyday processes like the creation of chart notes and care plans. But what happens when AI gets the facts wrong, and how can that impact patient safety?
Using Telemedicine to Keep Care Local
This strategy could be a crucial lifeline for hospitals and health systems across the country, not to mention the virtual care industry. And it comes as several pandemic-era waivers that allow providers more leeway to use telemedicine are set to expire at the end of September, unless Congress takes action.
Designing Calm Spaces in Pediatric Healthcare: Supporting Safety and Emotional Wellbeing
Pediatric patients are often more sensitive to noise, lighting, and unfamiliar surroundings, making them vulnerable to stress during visits or hospital stays. Thoughtful design of calming spaces is not just about aesthetics; it supports patient safety, promotes emotional regulation, and improves the overall care experience.