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Ensuring Safe Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: What You Can Do

By: Bethany Nock | On: December 1, 2016

Hospital management teams are always on the lookout for methods to trim costs and improve efficiency. Since nurses account for a large percentage of the hospital staff, a frequently used strategy to decrease costs is to reduce the number of nurse labor hours. However, considering the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has placed greater emphasis on value-based care, the appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio is essential to guarantee patients receive the highest quality care.

Traditional nurse staffing systems fail to account for certain variables, resulting in staff shortages and an inability for nurses to spend adequate time caring for their patients. Newer staffing models are more flexible and can be adjusted to fit not only the needs of the entire hospital but also the needs of individual units.

Here are four approaches hospitals can take to ensure safe nurse-to-patient ratios.

3 Reasons to Consider a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

By: Bethany Nock | On: November 29, 2016

Today, nurses are required to have, at minimum, an associate degree in nursing (ADN) to administer care. While every nurse has certainly received the clinical training required to provide quality care, having a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) usually leads to increased opportunities for personal and professional development.

Although there’s no doubt taking classes in addition to working full time will make life a little more chaotic, nurses who are interested in continuing their education should reflect on the advantages the degree can have for their patients, their hospital and themselves.

Here are three reasons why you should consider pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

3 Things the Best Child Life Specialists Do Every Day

By: Bethany Nock | On: November 23, 2016

While the position of certified child life specialist is relatively new in the healthcare field, more and more hospitals are recognizing the positive impact child life specialists can have on patient satisfaction.

Every child life specialist performs certain duties—for example, providing emotional support to pediatric patients during their hospital stay and advocating on behalf of the patient in discussions with the healthcare team. But there are those child life specialists who go above and beyond to ensure their patients have the best possible hospital experience.

Here are three things the best child life specialists do every day to help pediatric patients feel more comfortable while they’re in the hospital.

5 Ways to Make Your Hospital Stay Better

By: Bethany Nock | On: November 22, 2016

Hospital stays aren’t something many people look forward to—you don’t get to sleep in your own bed, you have strangers coming into your room at all hours of the night and you have to spend all of your time in a hospital gown.

The one benefit of a hospital stay is that once it’s over, you usually feel a lot better than when you went in.

Many times an extended visit in the hospital is unexpected, but for patients who have the opportunity to prepare, here are five ways to make your hospital stay better.

Implementing Patient-Centered Care in Orthopedics

By: Bethany Nock | On: November 10, 2016

Regardless of your industry or position, it can be easy to miss the forest for the trees. In medicine, that usually means viewing the procedure or the medication or the therapy as the totality of medical care. But patients perceive their experience holistically—from the first appointment to the final post-op evaluation.

Orthopedic surgeons who focus on the patient rather than their condition can provide more comprehensive, patient-centered care. They are adept at building personal, empathetic relationships with their patients, resulting in better communication and, in turn, increased patient satisfaction.

Read on to discover how to implement patient-centered care in orthopedics.

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