December 5 @ 2PM EST – “Gatekeeping and Remediation Practices in Counselor Education” Presented by:Marisa White, PhD, LPC, NCCAssistant ProfessorArgosy University Abstract: According to the ACA Code of Ethics (2014), gatekeeping is a responsibility of counselors; however, counselors report reluctance to practice gatekeeping. This is critical because gatekeeping protects the integrity of the profession and …
Happy National NP Week to the more than 234,000 nurse practitioners who provide patient-centered, accessible, high-quality health care to millions of patients nationwide! The role of the nurse practitioner (NP) will be showcased November 12-18, as NPs across the country celebrate more than 50 years of practice during National NP Week. In the United States, …
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Via HealthySimulation.com:Today, Anurag Singh, EMS President And CEO, Shares Valuable Insights On How Healthcare Systems Can Ensure New Protocols, Procedures, And Training Are Delivered More Uniformly. Training programs need to be based on patient safety goals and an understanding of where and how patient safety gaps occur. For example, what are the “hot zones” in …
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Proving Our Worth Through Data The simulation community has been challenged to show return on investment (ROI) for simulation programs and centers. In her recent webinar presentation, Dr. Decker speaks about the value of ROI and suggests a method to assist in addressing this challenge. Is your Administration asking you to provide ROI? Dr. Decker …
EMS salutes our friends in the medical-surgical nursing field! Each year, the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) designates November 1-7 to celebrate medical-surgical nurses just like you. AMSN is the only specialty nursing organization dedicated to the practice of medical-surgical nursing. AMSN is a vibrant community of more than 11,500 medical-surgical nurses who care about …
Twenty-two hospitals in southeastern Pennsylvania and South Jersey that received the top “A” grade in the fall 2017 Leapfrog hospital safety grades announced Tuesday. The Leapfrog Group uses 27 national performance measures to grade a hospital’s overall performance in keeping patients safe from preventable harm and medical errors. Taken together, those performance measures produce a …
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The healthcare simulation field is rapidly evolving, with new technologies and methodologies being developed every year. Read on for ideas on how you can improve, expand, and accelerate your simulation program—starting today. 1. Get tech-savvy From management software to mannequins, there’s a multitude of technologies available for the modern simulation program. Consider deploying a simulation …
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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Of the 981 physicians in the state of Wisconsin selected for the Best Doctors in America® 2017-2018 list, nearly two-thirds are Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) faculty physicians and/or alumni. More Best Doctors practice at MCW’s major teaching hospital affiliates, Froedtert Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, than at …
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Click here to register! “Strategies to Support Successful Grant Funding for Interprofessional Simulation Activities and Research” Presented by:Dr. Megan Keiser, RN, DNPInterim Director of Undergraduate Nursing AffairsAssistant Professor, School of NursingUniversity of Michigan-Flint and Dr. Carman Turkelson, DNP, RN, CCRN, CHSEAssistant Professor, School of NursingAssociate Director, Nursing Simulation CenterUniversity of Michigan-Flint Objectives:1. Identify sources of …
Anurag Singh, EMS President and CEO, shares valuable insights on how healthcare systems can ensure new protocols, procedures, and training are delivered more uniformly.Training programs need to be based on patient safety goals and an understanding of where and how patient safety gaps occur. For example, what are the “hot zones” in a hospital? If …
