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Culturally Competent Care: Beyond an Interpreter and Venturing into Cultural Humility

After nearly two decades in the nursing industry, my default answer to the question of what constitutes culturally competent care is the use of an interpreter. Culturally competent care has been a repeated topic in hospital orientations and annual trainings, and the inclusion of cultural and linguistic competence in continuing medical education is required by […]
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The Crucial Role Education Plays in Healthcare Risk Management

The Crucial Role Education Plays in Healthcare Risk Management

In the dynamic world of healthcare, education and training are not just foundational; they are transformative, serving as the backbone of effective risk management. Human Resources Managers and Risk Managers within hospitals and managed care organizations recognize that the education of healthcare employees, such as registered nurses and certified case managers, is fundamental to fostering […]
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Breaking Through the Noise: Understanding and Tackling Alarm Fatigue for Enhanced Patient Safety in Hospitals blog

Breaking Through the Noise: Understanding and Tackling Alarm Fatigue for Enhanced Patient Safety in Hospitals

Imagine this: You’re a nurse in a bustling hospital, responsible for multiple patients, each connected to various medical devices that beep, buzz, and ring. Amidst this chaos, how do you discern which alarm requires immediate attention? Welcome to the world of “alarm fatigue,” a phenomenon that’s as exhausting as it sounds and poses real risks […]
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