Creating interoperability in healthcare will require more than just technology. All of the unique requirements of the healthcare industry need to be understood in order to build a platform that will work for providers, regardless of setting. It will also be important to remove the remaining silos of proprietary data and financial self-interest to build a platform that will allow providers to make better decisions about patient care.
The ART Program can reduce preventable deaths by changing how providers think and also changing clinical practice. Reach out to HealthStream today to learn more about how the ART Program can reduce the number of cardiac arrests and improve survival rates.
Retention begins with building a strong foundation of investment in nurses. Contact HealthStream today to learn more about how providing evidence-based nursing content can become part of your organizations strategy to attract and retain nursing staff.
This blog post explores background checks in healthcare, the elements included in them, and the considerations organizations should keep in mind when developing their background check policies.
It is easy to get started with Workforce Validate. hStream subscribers can fully implement Workforce Validate’s License Product in a matter of days as there is no additional cost and most information required for implementation already resides within hStream. Contact HealthStream today to schedule a demo of Workforce Validate.
Quality OB can help your organization to minimize adverse patient outcomes along with the resulting risk while also improving OB nurse confidence when caring for patients with high-risk, low-volume diagnoses. Contact HealthStream today for a demo.
In 2012, the Hawai’i State Center for Nursing established the first nurse residency program partnership in the nation. The Hawai’i Nurse Residency Program (HNRP) is a collaborative partnership between healthcare facilities and schools of nursing with an intended goal of supporting new nurse transition to practice, as well as incentivizing new nurses to stay at facilities within the state beyond their first year of practice. As of 2021, there are 14 partner hospitals covering all counties within the state and the scope continues to expand.
The 2016 CMS Emergency Preparedness rule establishes new national requirements for Medicare and Medicaid participating providers and suppliers to ensure those facilities are able to adequately plan for and respond to both natural and man-made disasters. What specifically is required?
1,181 medical services professionals (MSPs) were surveyed for our 2023 Annual Report on Medical Staff Credentialing. Process Improvement and Provider Data Management initiatives continued to be rated as the most important initiatives at their organizations. Read on for more detail on their top priorities.
High turnover, increasing vacancy rates, a crisis of nurse burnout – you’ve read the headlines, and you’re probably feeling it in your own facility. There is tremendous pressure to provide the support clinicians need to quickly onboard and competently develop in their skills, no matter where they are on the spectrum of knowledge or career path. You need to provide resources that educate, empower, and improve care – but to do this to scale and within budget? It seems like an impossible task.
HealthStream is excited to announce that our expertise has expanded beyond scheduling and learning to include medical credentialing.
HealthStream® now offers CredentialStream®, the industry’s fastest-growing credentialing solution in the history of the healthcare industry.
This year, we connected with 1100+ Medical Services Professionals (MSPs) to gather insight into every aspect of the medical staff credentialing process. Discover key trends within the credentialing industry in our latest report!
High Point Treatment Center is a substance abuse and mental health provider of care with 11 inpatient and outpatient locations.
As the number of patients served by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) increases, a lack of digital technology to support enrollment, credentialing and privileging can impede their ability to serve their communities.
Learn why an interest in lifelong learning in nursing is considered to be an element of professionalism for anyone working in healthcare, from HealthStream.
In the demanding world of healthcare, nurses play a pivotal role in providing safe and efficient care. To meet the highest standards, nurses must possess a diverse range of competencies. However, with healthcare constantly evolving, nurses must adapt and acquire new skills. Regular competency assessments become the compass guiding nurses towards growth, ensuring they remain confident and competent in their roles.
Administrative burden represents a large amount of time for front-line caregivers. Mandatory education is only a small piece of that burden, but can still cause significant impact on the efficiency of staff. HealthStream’s SafetyQ incorporates both micro-learning courses as well as adaptive-learning paths that can help reduce seat time and increase the efficiency of front-line staff while still helping to ensure that your organization is compliant with federal requirements and able to incorporate industry best practices. In addition, users will find SafetyQ available in a wide range of patient care settings. Reach out to HealthStream for a SafetyQ demo today.
Achieving PTAP with Distinction can be a complex journey without the proper tools. HealthStream’s Residency Program can help support your organization on this journey. Contact HealthStream for a demo today.
Discover how HealthStream's Flexible Scheduling System can boost staff retention. Learn strategies to improve HR leadership and create a more resilient healthcare workforce
