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Understand the Burden of Government Healthcare Regulation

The burden of government healthcare regulation has resulted in providers and systems saying they are spending too much time ensuring compliance, taking them away from their primary mission of providing care. What is the extent of the problem?

April 01, 2021

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The Implications of Limited Health Literacy

There is an undeniable link between health literacy and health outcomes, but few Americans have the proficiency needed to manage their health. Here are some health and financial implications.

April 01, 2021

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Advice for Healthcare Leaders Who Want to Promote Lifelong Learning

If they personally value lifelong learning principles, have experienced the positive results and outcomes of supporting lifelong learning activities, and are in a position of influence, healthcare leaders can become a champion for change in their organizations.

April 01, 2021

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HCCS Customer Main Line Health Launches LGBTQ-Focused Care Program

The LGBTQ population has historically faced discrimination within many healthcare settings, which can create barriers to receiving appropriate care. HCCS customer Main Line Health has launched LGBTQ Inclusive Care to change this common experience.

April 01, 2021

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The Power of Proof for Healthcare Compliance Training Programs

A system that tracks completion of required training plays a strong role in effective compliance programs. Anyone who has had to work under an Integrity Agreement (IA) or Corporate Integrity Agreement (CIA) can attest to the power of proof of compliance training.

April 01, 2021

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Overhaul Healthcare Compensation to Improve Retention and Operations: Article

Compensation is seldom seen as part of the strategy to drive employee recruitment, retention, and satisfaction. Rather, it’s usually viewed as a stand-alone element of employee engagement, to be brought up during annual reviews. This must change for healthcare.

April 01, 2021

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Retention Strategies for the Care Continuum: Focus on Your Organization’s Mission

It’s very important for healthcare employee retention that all care provided embodies the mission established for the organization.

April 01, 2021

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Healthcare Providers and Maternal Depression: The Need for Screening

The American Academy of Paediatrics was the first organization to seriously address maternal depression, recommending that pediatricians screen mothers for depressive symptoms at child visits at one, two, and four months.

April 01, 2021

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Understanding Health Literacy: Article Excerpt

There is an undeniable link between health literacy and health outcomes, but unfortunately only a small portion of Americans have the proficiency needed to manage their health. What is involved in health literacy?

April 01, 2021

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The Role of Healthcare Leadership in Promoting Lifelong Learning to Improve Staff Engagement

A “win-win” scenario is created when healthcare organizations invest in team member improvement and continuing education/ competency as part of supporting lifelong learning. Healthcare leaders are critical in facilitating Lifelong Learning for their employees.

April 01, 2021

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How to Make the Case for Adding Medical Staff Credentialing Resources

When you have a need within the medical staff office for additional staff, new software, or training, simply asking for it will never be enough. To justify additional resources, you need a meaningful call to action supported by data.

April 01, 2021

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Is Healthcare Regulatory Relief on the Way or a Continuing Provider Fantasy?

In its research, the AHA explores the tension between providing high-quality care and the need for governmental oversight, and how those two goals often collide rather than work in tandem. How do we reduce the burden and protect patient safety and outcomes?

April 01, 2021

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Use Task To Touch Training to Improve Patient Experience During Provider Encounters

Task To Touch, a new HealthStream courseware partner, is focused on helping clinicians understand how to adopt specific skills that enhance the patient experience in the healthcare setting.

April 01, 2021

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Creating a Culture of Compliance in Healthcare with Training

To create a culture of compliance, employees have to understand why the compliance training assigned to them is necessary and important. The goal is to create a culture with a sense of shared responsibility where employees feel, “We're all in the same boat regardless of our position.”

April 01, 2021

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HealthStream Nurse Confidence Survey Now Validated Through Psychometric Analysis

One of the keys to retaining new nurses is increasing their confidence. The HealthStream Nurse Confidence Survey, the only validated survey instrument of its kind, is the cornerstone of our effort to measure and strengthen new nurses’ confidence.

April 01, 2021

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2018 Healthcare Security and Safety Week: Recognizing the Trusted Partners in Healthcare

This year’s Healthcare Security and Safety week focuses on “Trusted Partners in Healthcare,” recognizing the importance of safety and security professionals. How are you showing appreciation for your organization’s safety and security officers this week?

April 01, 2021

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Retention Strategies for the Care Continuum: Fostering Community and Connectedness

It’s very important for healthcare employee retention that a workplace seem more like a community and that it foster personal, caring connections among staff.

April 01, 2021

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Healthcare Operations Advice for Hurricanes and Other Disaster Preparedness

In the wake of last year’s hurricanes, we spoke with administrators and physicians from TeamHealth who worked tirelessly to care for patients before, during, and after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Here, they offer some suggestions for disaster preparation and response.

April 01, 2021

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Partnerships Are Growing Across the Care Continuum

With greater focus on patient-centered care and the need for coordination of care across providers and settings, the industry is seeing more strategic partnerships among hospitals, post-hospital care providers, and ACOs.

April 01, 2021

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The Value of Lifelong Learning Throughout a Healthcare Career

Lifelong learning offers individuals the opportunity to keep their knowledge and skills current through their working tenure. Here we examine how lifelong learning might apply to three healthcare professionals at different stages in their careers.

April 01, 2021