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Nurses, healthcare and tech innovation
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationNurses have embraced new media and digital technologies with varying degrees of enthusiasm since well before the turn of the century. Some nurses and nursing organizations utilize blogs, podcasts, social media and video as platforms for health promotion, entrepreneurship, leadership and career development. Such technologies can continue to be harnessed for the good of the nursing profession and the healthcare ecosystem in general.
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Nuclear exposure preparedness for healthcare workers
Joan Spitrey Healthcare AdministrationFirst, this is not an article aimed at scaremongering or sensationalizing headlines to evoke fear. Although not a topic discussed much since the Cold War, the possibility of a nuclear attack is sadly now part of the international conversation, and healthcare workers need to be educated.
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Ohio study examines effectiveness of opioid guidelines
Scott G. Weiner Medical & Allied HealthcareIn the face of the ongoing tragedy of the current U.S. opioid epidemic, multiple groups are attempting to create guidelines that influence opioid prescribing behavior. From hospitals to state governments, from the CDC to physician specialty societies, guidelines are being produced, as they are easy and inexpensive to create and don't require legislation or enforcement.
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First, do no harm? A failure of stethoscope hygiene
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareAlthough studies have illustrated the importance of stethoscope hygiene and guidelines have been established, healthcare professionals rarely comply.
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The nursing career trap
Keith Carlson Healthcare AdministrationAs a profession with an illustrious history and the great respect of the general public, nursing is a career that calls both men and women to its ranks. But even as nurses gain increasing clinical autonomy and the ability and vision to launch their own businesses, the nursing game hasn't necessarily changed for those who still feel stuck.
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eClinicalWorks’ image takes a hit after $155 million DoJ settlement
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationIt should come as no surprise to anyone following the health IT sector that electronic health records vendor eClinicalWorks is currently in the midst of its own Delta Airlines moment.
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Amazon Health might soon become a reality
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationIn what has become healthcare's worst-kept secret, Amazon has started a secret lab to pursue healthcare opportunities with a focus on such efforts as electronic medical records and even telemedicine, according to a recent report by CNBC. Thus, in a world where Amazon seems to own everything, it now appears that the firm wants to try to take over one of the nation's largest economic drivers — healthcare.
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OIG set to begin in-depth meaningful use audits
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationBased on an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General, the organization plans to review its incentive payments made to hospitals for adopting electronic health records. This means HHS is going to scrutinize meaningful use payments paid to health systems to see if it paid any funds inappropriately.
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How can we heal the healers?
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareThe prevalence of burnout among physicians in the United States is at an alarming level. Although practicing medicine may be highly fulfilling and meaningful, U.S. physicians suffer more burnout, manifesting as emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, than other American workers.
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Nurses must step up as leaders in healthcare debate
Joan Spitrey Medical & Allied HealthcareIn hospitals and long-term care centers, community centers and homes, nurses continue to be the front-line workers in healthcare.
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