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Overlooked Recruiting Opportunity: Clinical Student Rotations
75% of student nurses report that employment opportunities are not discussed during clinical rotations
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Why a One-Size-Fits-All Method Doesn't Work for Competency Development
The current state of the healthcare system is placing immense stress on healthcare professionals, prompting many to leave the workforce prematurely. Healthcare staffing shortages have a serious trickle-down effect. They lead to heavier workloads, increased anxiety, and burnout for the remaining staff, which can negatively impact patient care and outcomes.
March 28th, 2024
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Credentialing vs. Privileging: Understanding the Basics and Establishing Processes
Implementing a fair credentialing and privileging process promotes patient safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, quality standards, and good institutional governance. Understand the basics and see how CredentialStream supports both.
March 27th, 2024
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Healing Together: The Impact of Female Advocacy
It's important to recognize and honor the power of women who make a difference in their team’s lives, their family’s lives, their friends’ lives, and when in healthcare, their patients’ and residents’ lives. Empowering women in the workplace and in the healthcare workplace requires organizations and their leadership to consider representation.
March 26th, 2024
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Introducing S.T.A.B.L.E. Foundations and What’s New: 7th Edition
To learn more about how the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program can help your organization improve the quality of care for both sick and well newborns, contact HealthStream today.
March 13th, 2024
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Streamlining Provider Credentialing
By embracing delegated credentialing, healthcare organizations can unlock a win-win solution for providers, plans, and ultimately, patients. Streamlined processes, quicker enrollment, and enhanced provider satisfaction make delegated credentialing the future of efficient and effective healthcare administration. Partnering with the right NCQA-accredited delegate empowers medical organizations to focus on what they do best – delivering high-quality care – while leaving credentialing in the hands of experienced experts.
March 11th, 2024
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5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Credentialing Software
Explore the benefits of CredentialMyDoc to improve and streamline your credentialing and enrollment processes.
March 11th, 2024
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The Art and Science of Competency Development
Coady encouraged leaders to think about whether their current educational programs were truly sustainable. Everyone receiving the same amount of learning regardless of their knowledge and judgement baseline is expensive, inefficient and is not what nurses want. If your existing program is not helping your nurses achieve competency, perhaps it is time to consider a more personalized and efficient approach. Reach out to HealthStream today to learn more about jane and other solutions.
March 8th, 2024
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Healthcare Data Breaches: A Rising Threat and Strategies for Prevention
Cybercrime is a growing threat to the healthcare industry as the wealth of sensitive information in healthcare records makes them a valuable target for hackers. Proactive measures can be taken to safeguard patient information. Explore effective strategies to combat cyberattacks and ensure data security.
March 6th, 2024
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ASCs on the Rise: Why These Outpatient Centers are Reshaping Healthcare
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are gaining ground in the delivery of patient care, offering convenient, cost-effective options for minimally invasive surgeries. Discover the factors driving the ASC market boom and what changes to expect in 2024.
March 4th, 2024
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Correlation Between CMS Star Rating & jane AI
The CMS Star Rating is an essential tool affecting hospital reputation and reimbursement. In this paper, hospitals utilizing jane AI for clinical nurse training and assessment were analyzed to determine if a correlation existed between their overall CMS star rating and their nursing staff’s average score on jane knowledge assessments.
February 29th, 2024
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Disrupting Healthcare: Amazon and Walmart Make Bold Moves
Retail giants Amazon and Walmart are changing the healthcare game with their innovative services and aggressive expansion. Discover their latest moves and what it means for the future of healthcare.
February 28th, 2024
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Enhancing Patient Satisfaction and Revenue Through Comprehensive Workforce Training
Blog content provided by HealthStream’s partner Pineapple Academy and its President and Co-Founder, Greg Gorgone
February 28th, 2024
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The Importance of Nurse Safety: Strategies for a Safer Healthcare Environment
If your organization is struggling to navigate the complexities of providing a safer environment for nurses while prioritizing the well-being of your nursing team, contact HealthStream today to learn more about ShiftWizard and the Acuity and Assignment Manager.
February 26th, 2024
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Maternal Mortality Crisis: U.S. Lags Behind the World - What Can We Do?
The U.S. has a shockingly high maternal mortality rate, ranking 65th in the world. This blog explores the causes, emerging solutions, and future potential for improving maternal health outcomes in the US.
February 26th, 2024
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Empowering Black Professionals in the Healthcare Workforce
A CONVERSATION WITH HEALTHSTREAM AND CHARTIS CENTER FOR HEALTH EQUITY & BELONGING
February 23rd, 2024
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The Importance of Aligning Your Resuscitation Policies with Accrediting Bodies
HealthStream has solutions to help your organization meet new training standards and maintain compliance. HealthStream’s Resuscitation Training Resource Center can help explain the science behind the new standards and get your organization closer to improving resuscitation outcomes. To learn more, reach out to HealthStream today.
February 22nd, 2024
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Healthcare Finance in 2024: Make or Break Year? AI Holds the Key
2024 will be a crucial year for healthcare organizations as they grapple with financial challenges. Labor shortages, ongoing inflation, and reimbursement rates will all play a role in hospitals' success. This blog examines the outlook for the industry and explores how AI can help finance leaders navigate these challenges.
February 22nd, 2024
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Securing Healthcare: Navigating the Cyber Threat Landscape
The impact of cybersecurity breaches in healthcare reverberates far beyond the confines of data breaches and financial losses—it threatens the very foundation of patient safety and organizational stability. Don’t let your organization be sidelined by a cybersecurity breach. Contact HealthStream today and learn more about HealthStream’s Security Awareness offerings.
February 20th, 2024
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State of the Industry: What’s Next for Healthcare Quality and Safety in 2024?
Rose encouraged leaders planning 2024 initiatives to consider whether or not they had adequately resourced their initiatives and encouraged them to support their programs with effective and efficient education and a culture of supportive leadership. Contact HealthStream today to learn more about how to support your 2024 quality and safety initiatives.