Elizabeth Snively

While 12-hour shifts are common for nurses, the impact of extended nurse work hours on patient safety can’t be ignored.

One of the most effective ways to reduce medical errors and improve health outcomes is by focusing on patient safety in nursing.

Anyone can become a transformational leader by reflecting on their attitudes and mindset. Get started by putting these four elements into action.

Transformational leadership, the preferred management style of Magnet®-designated hospitals, transform teams to higher levels of practice.

Midwives and doulas can provide personalized care for those who seek it and also serve those with fewer available options.

Lateral violence in the workplace directly impacts nurses’ job performance and compromises patient care. Learn how to identify and prevent it.

Healthcare leaders are avidly seeking nurse engagement strategies to stop losing nurses and improve their ability to retain them.

Maternal mortality prevention requires that social inequalities and maternal mental health be addressed in addition to clinical risks.

An efficient charge reconciliation process can boost revenue, and it is something your healthcare organization can control.

Some healthcare organizations have begun using the acronym “DEIB” to describe their initiatives. What is DEIB?

Ensure that your nurses are performing at their highest levels by measuring and assessing nurse competency accurately, consistently, and efficiently.

Nurses who excel in their clinical practice and gain satisfaction from mentoring others might consider pursuing a nurse leader role.

Patient Safety Awareness Week is the perfect time to review the Joint Commission’s National Patient Safety Goals,

Focus on nurse recruitment and retention to keep your nursing staff engaged in clinical practice for the long term.

Transformational leadership enables healthcare organizations to respond quickly and continuously improve, increasing patient safety.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will transition fully to value-based payment by 2030. Here’s what you need to know.

The American Hospital Association’s Health Care Workforce Scan examined the current state of the U.S. healthcare workforce.

Nurses should assess the top nurse leader characteristics to see how a leadership role could benefit their own growth.

A gap analysis, or gap assessment, is a staple tool of business management that applies to all types of businesses, including healthcare organizations.

Innovative approaches to improve maternal mortality are happening globally through a range of resourceful and creative initiatives.

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) created the six domains of health care quality. New research suggests additional health care quality measures.

Jhpiego’s work with midwives abroad reveals commonalities applicable to maternal care both domestically and internationally.

Cheri DiStefano, Manager, Client Success at Relias, has experience as an OB patient, nurse, and education solution provider.

Lack of access to care is a leading factor in maternal mortality, according to a March of Dimes 2022 report, which found that 2.2 million U.S. women of childbearing age live in maternity care deserts.

The healthcare staffing crisis is a long-term problem that requires more than temporary solutions. Read on for seven strategies to help mitigate a staffing shortage.

The Dobbs v. Jackson decision raises questions about inhibiting treatment options for at-risk maternal cases and the effects on maternal mortality.

DEI efforts impact every facet of a healthcare organization, leading to greater excellence as a whole, improvements in staffing outcomes, and perhaps most importantly, better patient care outcomes.

The Baiera family’s birth story unfolds like a movie. It features a hopeful young family, a daunting obstacle to overcome, and a happy ending.

Look at how maternal care and mental health intersect with the collaboration of obstetrics and behavioral health care teams.

Promote DEI to improve health outcomes and staff retention in your healthcare organization at the individual provider level.

As you move forward with DEI efforts, think about potential challenges to your success.