Elizabeth Snively

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

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

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

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

Title V’s flexible funding allows states and territories to tailor their programs to meet the specific priorities of their MCH populations.

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

Here’s what you need to know about credentialing and privileging, and how they affect a provider’s path to providing care.

CMS’ TEAM initiative will hold hospitals accountable not just for readmissions, but for total cost and quality.

Nurse leaders must take a more strategic approach to improve nurse retention besides recognition. Here are five ways to do it.

Review the CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule, which provides a framework for healthcare organizations to improve emergency readiness.

Learn strategies for addressing healthcare challenges of women Veterans, including awareness and access to the types of care they need.

Is your hospital ready for severe winter weather? Knowing how to prepare for a blizzard is critical for patient care and staff safety.

Review five major HIPAA compliance pitfalls nurses should avoid, plus real examples of violations, to help prevent patient privacy breaches.

Explore wildfire response and relief tactics used by communities to rebuild and recover after fire damage and disruption.

Explore the essential healthcare leadership skills every professional needs to succeed today, with real-world examples.

Explore the nuances of implicit and explicit bias, their impacts on healthcare, and practical strategies for addressing both.

What are the essential qualities and characteristics of a good physician in today’s healthcare environment?

Healthcare organizations that invest in structured onboarding programs and leverage data-driven insights see tangible benefits.

Review the importance of compliance in healthcare, its benefits, and practical steps to establish a strong culture of compliance.

Review the four phases of emergency management that healthcare leaders should implement in all healthcare facilities.

One often-overlooked strategy to reduce workplace violence is empowering healthcare workers with bystander intervention skills.

Learn how to reduce horizontal violence in healthcare with these 5 proven strategies. Empower your team and improve patient care by creating a safe, respectful workplace.

Preventing burnout in healthcare as a standard of practice is critical, along with providing support for burnout recovery.

Virtual nurse jobs and telehealth have the potential to improve access, quality, and efficiency of care for people around the world.

The connection between nurse well-being and the nursing shortage is a contributing factor that healthcare organizations can work to improve.

What is pre-acute care? Learn what it is and how It benefits healthcare organizations by decreasing the demand for acute care and improving patient outcomes.

Use the Surgeon General’s Framework for Workplace Mental Health to provide the best possible work environment for your nurses.

Learn the six principles of trauma-informed care to better serve clients or patients and employees who may be affected by trauma.

A clinical ladder can provide competitive recruitment and retention advantages for your healthcare organization.

Explore the benefits of care coordination for patients and providers in improving outcomes and aligning with valued-based care.

The Indian Health Service’s IT Modernization Program presents an opportunity to modernize healthcare training delivery, which has been shown to significantly improve health outcomes.

Nurse depression and anxiety can have serious consequences for both the individual and the organization. Learn how to identify symptoms and provide support for your staff.

Learn 15 behavioral interview questions for nurses to identify candidates with the right characteristics and skills for success and retention.

With the right strategy, healthcare leaders can raise patient satisfaction and boost their organization’s HCAHPS scores.

Explore the impact of patient experience on reimbursement, the HCAHPS survey, and effective strategies for improving patient satisfaction in healthcare settings.

Explore the challenges and benefits associated with nurse residency programs and how they can improve your healthcare organization.

Discover the essential qualities and characteristics that define an exceptional nurse. Learn what it takes to excel in patient care and make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. Must-read insights for aspiring and experienced nurses.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

Reducing workplace violence is important for hospitals and health systems everywhere, communication and policy can help them do this.