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”
Tag: Public Health
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”
World Health Organization Takes on Medication Errors
Last week we celebrated Medication Safety Week, an event that was first recognized in 1999 by the Women’s Heart Foundation to bring to light the dangers of… Read more “World Health Organization Takes on Medication Errors”
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”
Navigating the Shift to Price Transparency
As deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses rise, so does the pressure for hospitals and other healthcare services to increase price transparency. Over the last five years, we have… Read more “Navigating the Shift to Price Transparency”
Minimizing Diversion Risk in Procedural Areas, Operating Rooms, and Emergency Departments
This is the second in a series of articles based on diversion management webinars hosted by Omnicell, and featuring drug diversion expert Kimberly New, JD, BSN, RN,… Read more “Minimizing Diversion Risk in Procedural Areas, Operating Rooms, and Emergency Departments”
Alternative Careers in Nursing Part 1: Public Health, Home Care and Medical Centers
Love nursing and looking for new challenges? There are many exciting career opportunities for those new to the field, or experienced nurses wanting to make a change.… Read more “Alternative Careers in Nursing Part 1: Public Health, Home Care and Medical Centers”
General Policies for Preventing Drug Diversion
This is the first in a series of posts based on diversion management webinars hosted by Omnicell and featuring drug diversion expert Kimberly New, JD, BSN, RN,… Read more “General Policies for Preventing Drug Diversion”
News Corner: How the Opioid Epidemic Is Invading Hospitals
Almost every day in the headlines there is a story about the nation’s surging heroin and opioid problem, from the plights of broken families to needing better… Read more “News Corner: How the Opioid Epidemic Is Invading Hospitals”
News Corner: Deadline to Respond to FDA Hospital and Health Systems Compounding Guidance Is Looming
By John Barickman, RPh, MBA, IV Pharmacist Consultant, Omnicell If you are responsible for sterile IV compounding, you’ll want to be aware of and weigh… Read more “News Corner: Deadline to Respond to FDA Hospital and Health Systems Compounding Guidance Is Looming”