Patient Safety

Understanding why the nursing shortage exists and how to prepare for the increased need for nurses are key to minimize an impact on patient safety.

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.

­Healthcare workforce safety depends on both nurse safety and patient safety. How can healthcare organizations protect both?

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

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

Read about our peer-reviewed journal article on the results of our peripartum depression study of acute and behavioral health caregivers.

Touting nurses as heroes can make it easier to justify short staffing, low resources, and a lack of adequate compensation.

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