6+ Benefits of Effective Communication In Nursing

ryanbush 11 30, 2021

This post was originally published on August 29, 2018. The benefits of effective communication in nursing are often unseen and undervalued. Nurse communication is just as much an art as a science, where the art involves establishing a human connection...

tigertextadmin 10 08, 2021

Think about the last time you communicated with someone. Maybe you sent a friend a quick text message to say you’re running late for dinner. Simple, direct communication. Now, think about the last time that you communicated with a patient....

will-oconnor 08 12, 2021

Clinical workflows enable doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate effectively and provide the best quality care for their patients. Each caregiver on the team has a unique and critical part to play. The communication between team members who...

will-oconnor 03 11, 2021

When Covid-19 hit the hospitals of New York City, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center (NBI) was no exception. Serving a population of over 300,000, at the peak of the pandemic’s onset, NBI was losing an average of 10 patients per...

will-oconnor 09 24, 2020

The patient journey is not always a one-and-done. It can often include a few stopovers at different facilities – the emergency department, ICU, skilled nursing facilities, and others. This is especially true for older patients and those with chronic conditions...

will-oconnor 08 25, 2020

Key Takeaways: 85% reported that critical value notification by secure text messaging has increased their efficiency 95% reported that critical value notification is more effective than a pager-phone-call based system 83% of providers reported that they were able to provide...

will-oconnor 05 20, 2020

In a study involving more than 3,400 physicians, 61 percent believe EHRs have a negative impact on efficiency, productivity, and workflow. Stating the obvious, that is NOT good news. In fact, improving efficiency, productivity, and workflow are among the stated...

will-oconnor 02 27, 2020

In addition to advances in medical equipment and medicine, another technological advancement is changing healthcare: Automation. We all want greater efficiency and effectiveness in healthcare. We all want to use the most advanced systems and strategies available. And we all...

julie 02 06, 2020

Healthcare is supposed to be a team effort in which physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, and other care team members work collaboratively to address patient needs. But that’s not always the case in hospitals, especially given the current talent...