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Infographic: 5 Benefits of Nurse Staffing Ratios
There are many benefits to nurse staffing ratios, for nurses, patients, and health systems, says this CNO.
CNO
So, What About Nurse Staffing Ratios?
Adequate nurse staffing ratios are associated with better patient outcomes, says this CNO.
CMO
The Exec: Newark Beth Israel's CMO Focuses on High Reliability
The new CMO of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center plans to continue pursuit of high reliability that he helped lead...
Innovation
Between the Hospital and the Street: Addressing a Crucial Gap in Care
The INN Between offers a wide range of services for homeless patients and those in unsafe living conditions. Health systems...
Marketing
FDA to Ramp Up Surveillance of Potentially Faulty Medical Devices
More than 1.7 million patient injuries and 83,000 deaths have been linked to defective medical equipment over a 10-year span.
Innovation
New Research Uses AI to Guide Radiation Treatment Protocols
Researchers at Brigham and Women?s Hospital used AI to help understand when radiation treatments can cause dangerous heart arrhythmias.
CMO
The Exec: New CMO Places Premium on Patient Safety
Oswego Health has a comprehensive approach to patient safety, the health system's new CMO says.
CNO
'It Would Be a Wonderful Improvement': How Needleless Blood Draws Would Benefit the Patient
This is an easier way to draw blood, says this CNO.
Marketing
The FDA Calls Them 'Recalls,' Yet the Targeted Medical Devices Often Remain in Use
From 2019 through 2023, there were 338 Class I medical device recalls, 164 of which were corrections and 174 of...
CMO
The Exec: How to Address the Patient Capacity Challenge
In addition to adding beds, hospitals with tight capacity must focus on operations reforms and new workflows.
CNO
'It's Better for the Patient': How This New Tech is Reducing Repetitive Needlesticks
Decreasing repetitive needlesticks will save time and improve patient experience, says this CNO.
CMO
How Medication Management Can Cut Admissions, ICU Stays
CMOs need their physicians to be addressing prescription overload.