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The Leadership Holiday Wish List: What Healthcare Executives Want for Their Teams in 2026

As 2025 winds down, healthcare executives and managers are already looking ahead toward new regulations, evolving patient needs, shifting reimbursement structures, and a workforce that is more fatigued than ever. The holiday season offers a moment to pause and reflect on what leaders truly want for their teams in the year ahead. And this year’s […]
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What is 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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Suicide: A Public Health Crisis Across All Ages

Suicide is a pressing public health issue that affects people across all age groups, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. In the United States, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death overall, with over 49,000 deaths annually, and over one million attempts in 2022 (AFSP, 2022). The factors contributing to suicide are complex, involving mental health […]
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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
  • October 20, 2023

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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