The Six Domains of Health Care Quality — New Considerations The Institute of Medicine (IOM) created the six domains of health care quality. New research suggests additional health care quality measures. Learn More
A Successful High-Risk Birth: The Baiera Family’s Story The Baiera family’s birth story unfolds like a movie. It features a hopeful young family, a daunting obstacle to overcome, and a happy ending. Learn More
Build Safety Culture During Patient Safety Awareness Week With Patient Safety Awareness Week taking place March 13-19, 2022, it’s a good time to make an honest assessment of how your organization is doing in keeping your patients safe. Learn More
Article Review: Nurse Onboarding Can Improve Critical Thinking, Knowledge, and Satisfaction A recent study demonstrates link between effective nurse onboarding and improved critical thinking, knowledge, and nurse satisfaction. Learn More
The Nursing Shortage and Its Impact on Patient Safety Understanding why the nursing shortage exists and how to prepare for the increased need for nurses are key to minimize an impact on patient safety. Learn More
Patient Safety in Nursing Nurses have strong roles in improving and ensuring patient safety. Learn more about patient safety, best practices, and how nurses can help. Learn More
Increased Nurse Work Hours & Patient Safety Effects While 12-hour nursing shifts are often considered the norm in nursing, many believe they could be compromising patient safety and outcomes. Learn More
11 Actions Leaders Can Take to Develop a Safety Culture Strong leadership is needed for a patient safety program to be successful. Leaders must make patient safety a priority and consistently communicate that message through words and actions. Here are 11 ways leaders can improve their safety culture. Learn More
How Provider Stress Affects Patient Safety The healthcare industry can be stressful for everyone involved, with clinicians sometimes suffering greatly from the workload, time demands, bureaucracy, and the emotional nature of their work. Learn More
Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week For organizations like the National Patient Safety Foundation, improving the quality of patient care is top of mind every day. Learn More