Maternal Mental Health Matters: A Neglected but Vital Issue
On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day, an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality...
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How to Keep Patients Satisfied — and Raise Your Patient Satisfaction Scores
Improving patient experience scores is a goal for many healthcare organizations — and for good reason. Patient experience is directly tied to patient retention, reimbursement, and in many cases, better...
View Article15 Behavioral Interview Questions for Nurses
Hiring new employees is always challenging, even when there are many seemingly qualified candidates. Hiring for roles with high turnover when the pool of candidates is shrinking — a continuing reality...
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Nurse Depression and Anxiety: Stopping the Mental Health Crisis
Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, providing essential care and support to patients and their families. They are also exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and burnout, which can...
View ArticleIHS Health IT Modernization Program: The Case for a Better Learning...
To improve the quality and efficiency of its healthcare delivery, the Indian Health Service (IHS) launched the Health IT Modernization Program in 2019. The program will replace outdated IT systems with...
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Care Coordination: The Key to Improving Patient Outcomes
What is care coordination? Coordination of care is the process of organizing and integrating health care services for patients across care settings and providers. It involves communicating and...
View ArticleThe Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety
Nursing shortage statistics continue to show that the healthcare industry still has an urgent need for nurses. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the current shortage...
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Native Americans and Diabetes: Finding Solutions
Diabetes is an urgent problem for Native American communities. According to the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) statistics, nearly three times as many Native Americans have...
View ArticleTitle V and Maternal Mortality: Federal Funding to Save Lives
Title V of the Social Security Act provides funding to improve the health and well-being of U.S. mothers, children, and families. Established in 1935, Title V is the oldest federal-state partnership...
View ArticleHow to Create a Clinical Ladder To Improve Nurse Retention and Performance
A nursing clinical ladder program can help you retain, develop, and motivate your nursing staff. As a recognized and desirable advancement program, it can also provide a competitive advantage when...
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