May 23, 2023
AONL 2023: Drawing inspiration to fuel the future of nursing
The themes of this year’s American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) conference were not new–equity, workforce challenges, and evidence-based practice–but there was a palpable sense that now was the time to listen. Following several years of a pandemic, growing violence, and worsening ...
April 7, 2022
Supporting assault survivors and nurse examiners with electronic assessments
Community healthcare isn’t just about clinical accuracy; it’s also treating patients with sensitivity and compassion when they are most vulnerable. One of the most difficult situations involves addressing the immediate physical and psychological needs of sexual assault survivors. It’s so important ...
March 15, 2022
Protecting healthcare staff from violence at work [Podcast]
Supporting healthcare staff is so important, especially in situations that involve aggression or threats of violence at work. I recently had a memorable discussion on MEDITECH Podcasts with Kelsey Reed, DNP, at Phoebe Putney Health System (Albany, GA) who is also a member of the State Senate Study ...
November 23, 2021
The unspoken courage of modern nursing
As the unprecedented Years of the Nurse draw to a close, I cannot let this moment pass without once again recognizing our incredible nursing community. We’re nearly two years into a pandemic that no one expected or asked for, and my gratitude for this community has only grown. To imagine then what ...
October 5, 2021
Out with the old and in with the new: Lane Regional Medical Center adopts Expanse Patient Care to make ED hand-off safer and simpler
There's no doubt that a busy ED can be an overwhelming experience for a patient when they receive care. But it can be overwhelming for us nurses, too. Rotating staff shifts, a high work volume, and constantly juggling priorities can make our jobs hectic and stressful. In an atmosphere of what ...
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September 28, 2021
Hear from Dr. Jane Englebright on healing health systems with meaningful documentation [Podcast]
The movement to relieve clinical burden and give nurses more quality time with patients is in full swing across our industry. Improving the meaningfulness of documentation is one way to make nurses’ lives easier, which I recently discussed on MEDITECH Podcasts with one of healthcare’s most ...
December 22, 2020
5 blogs our readers loved in 2020
COVID-19, the heroism of nurses, and virtual care—these are just a few of the topics that readers wanted to hear about on the MEDITECH Blog this year. As we persevere through the challenges of 2020 and highlight the importance of thought leadership in healthcare, let’s recap our five most popular ...