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.
Child’s Play? AI Offers Unique Benefits to Pediatric Providers
Children’s hospitals have a rich history of embracing innovation, often because the tried-and-true ways of care management for adults don’t necessarily work for kids. Clinicians often have to take new ideas and technology designed for adults and modify them for their own patients.
Exposure-Based Program Sees Strides in Treating Childhood Anxiety and OCD
A recent outcomes report has found strong data on reductions in symptoms of anxiety and depression in young patients. The approach uses a tailored approach to treating children with moderate to severe anxiety and/or OCD using true cognitive behavioral therapy with a focus on exposures.
The Exec: CMO Shares Successful Strategies for Physician Oversight, Engagement, and Infection Prevention
Peer reviews should be confidential, fair, and evidence-based, Kopec explains, and physician oversight should be provided in a culture that is non-punitive.
Congress Eyes Reimbursement Boost for Rural RPM Programs
While adoption rates are growing for remote patient monitoring (RPM), rural and remote providers are holding back, due in large part to low Medicare reimbursement. A new bill before Congress aims to change that.
Virtual Nursing Programs Need to Balance Growth With Value
Jefferson Health launched its virtual nursing program in 2023 and is expanding its strategy to broaden the virtual observation footprint and include inpatient provider consults. They’re also exploring opportunities to integrate other care team connections, such as diabetes educators.
Healthcare System Leverages Tech Innovation to Improve Patient Care
Phoenix Children’s, one of the largest pediatric health systems in the U.S., has developed a culture of building innovative programs that enhance and improve patient safety efforts across the system.
The Exec: Mark Garvin Looks to Steer Banner Health’s Expansion Strategy
As healthcare adapts to a changing landscape and the presence of disruptors, the idea of “traditional” healthcare is being replaced by a network of collaborations and partnerships focused on the consumer’s care journey.
How El Camino Health Cracked the Code for Lowering Nurse Turnover Rates
Turnover rates continue to be a significant issue for many health systems. While many CNOs are still working towards solutions, Reinking and the leadership at El Camino Health have found the path forward.
Using Technology to Take Care of the Caregivers
When it comes to a universal topic like staffing shortages, Gupta points out that it’s important to not lose sight of the unique challenges the industry faces in addressing this problem. Healthcare’s staffing and burnout issues are not the same as every other industry.