In a newly released article titled, “Top 10 Concerns of Chief Nursing Officers,” a majority of CNOs who attended a recent roundtable discussion were worried about nurse… Read more “Bad Situations Can Lead to Good Opportunities for Nurses”
Tag: Patient Care
The Opioid Crisis in Hospitals – What You May Not Know
It’s no secret that the opioid crisis has taken hold across the country. We continually see news reports and stories that highlight its serious repercussions. Earlier this… Read more “The Opioid Crisis in Hospitals – What You May Not Know”
Using Analytics Tools to Control Drug Diversion: Hackensack University Medical Center
The news has been inundated with reports of the increasing prevalence of opioid use throughout the country. Dubbed the “opioid crisis,” addiction to controlled substances is no… Read more “Using Analytics Tools to Control Drug Diversion: Hackensack University Medical Center”
Unexpected Drug Shortages – Are You Prepared?
Drug shortages are a frequent problem hospitals have to navigate, but a recent shortage of note is particularly unexpected. Sodium Bicarbonate, aka baking soda, is reported to… Read more “Unexpected Drug Shortages – Are You Prepared?”
Pulling Back the Curtain on Drug Diversion
As the opioid crisis becomes more prevalent in American society, healthcare systems are beginning to acknowledge the need for drug diversion prevention programs within their walls. With… Read more “Pulling Back the Curtain on Drug Diversion”
Nursing in 2017: Expanding Roles and Responsibilities
Nursing is becoming an increasingly regarded field in the healthcare system as hospitals are fast realizing the valuable roles nurses fill. According to the American Association of… Read more “Nursing in 2017: Expanding Roles and Responsibilities”
News Corner: Reflections on the Advancement of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) and the Potential Impact on Hospitals
By Ken Perez, Vice President of Healthcare Policy at Omnicell After two tumultuous months since the Republicans’ first Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal and replacement bill was… Read more “News Corner: Reflections on the Advancement of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) and the Potential Impact on Hospitals”
Medication Management Council’s Top 10 Compliance Best Practices for 2017
The Medication Management Council is a thought leadership initiative of Omnicell. Formed in June 2014, the Council’s mission is to identify medication management best practices and generate… Read more “Medication Management Council’s Top 10 Compliance Best Practices for 2017”
Physician Shortages in Rural Communities Lead to Changing Role of Nurse Practitioners
Many rural areas around the country are underserved when it comes to the availability of physicians. In response to this, some medical schools have started offering programs… Read more “Physician Shortages in Rural Communities Lead to Changing Role of Nurse Practitioners”
Tips for CNOs to Combat Today’s Nursing Shortage
While there have been nursing shortages in the past, today’s staffing problem is unlike anything seen before – namely because it’s not just driven by a lack of… Read more “Tips for CNOs to Combat Today’s Nursing Shortage”