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Elevating Workplace Safety to Combat Healthcare Violence Against Workers

by Katherine Virkstis, VP of Clinical Advisory Services, at Get Well 05/03/2023 Leave a Comment

Workplace Safety: The Most Important KPI for Healthcare Leaders Today

The healthcare workforce is in crisis. From devastating staffing shortages to unmanageable levels of stress and burnout, today’s healthcare workers are desperate for some relief. Unfortunately, exacerbating these already significant challenges is an increasing rate of workplace violence in healthcare.  According to the results of a study published recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, about one-third of public healthcare workers have experienced at least one incident
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Patient Violence is the Top Safety Concern For Healthcare Workers

by Syed Hamza Sohail 04/14/2023 Leave a Comment

Patient Violence is the Top Safety Concern For Healthcare Workers

What You Should Know: Patient violence is a top safety concern for healthcare workers, according to recent Motorola Healthcare Worker Safety report.Overall, the data shows that healthcare workers feel safe in their respective medical environments, but are grappling with safety issues that have dominated headlines in recent years. Those that have healthcare professionals most concerned include: patients becoming violent (72%), the impacts of burnout/mental health (61%) and active
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The Importance of Employee Recognition Programs in the Healthcare Industry

by Mike Szczesny, Owner and VP of EDCO Awards & Specialties 03/31/2023 Leave a Comment

The Importance of Employee Recognition Programs in the Healthcare Industry

Hiring and retaining top-quality candidates in the healthcare sector has been a significant challenge. Aside from the risk of working around patients infected with diseases, as we saw during the COVID-19 outbreak, they are also faced with several difficulties. The healthcare industry needs effective and efficient retention strategies because of a talent shortage, high turnover rates, and heavy competition for top candidates.  Healthcare workers have a complex routine of responsibilities.
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ECRI Names Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2023

by Jasmine Pennic 03/13/2023 Leave a Comment

ECRI Names Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for 2023

What You Should Know: - The pediatric mental health crisis is named the number one patient safety concern, according to ECRI’s 2023 list of most pressing patient safety concerns. - The nation’s largest nonprofit patient safety organization notes that, while rates of depression and anxiety in children have increased since 2017, the COVID-19 pandemic has elevated the situation to crisis levels.    Here are
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Wave Life Secures $6M to Increase Mental Health Access For Gen Z

by Fred Pennic 03/07/2023 Leave a Comment

Wave Life Secures $6M to Increase Mental Health Access For Gen Z

What You Should Know: - Wave Life, the science-backed mental health platform aimed at supporting Gen Z raises $6M in seed funding led by Santé Ventures. The seed round also included participation from Hannah Grey, Joyance Capital, Gaingels, and Telocity Ventures. - Created and led by clinical psychologist Dr. Sarah Adler, Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University, the Wave Life platform takes the best of science-backed traditional therapy and delivers it in a way
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HTA to Offer Cognoa’s Canvas Dx Diagnostic Device for Autism to Member Organizations

by Syed Hamza Sohail 02/16/2023 Leave a Comment

HTA to Offer Cognoa’s Canvas Dx Diagnostic Device for Autism to Member Organizations

What You Should Know: - Health Transformation Alliance (HTA), a cooperative of nearly 60 of America’s largest employers, has partnered with Cognoa, a pediatric behavioral health company, to offer the company’s Canvas Dx diagnostic device for autism to all HTA Member organizations and their employees. - HTA will offer its member organizations – some of the most influential and significant brands in the U.S. – the opportunity to add Canvas Dx to their benefit design. Expanding Horizons By
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RTLS Can Enhance the Patient Experience, Staff Safety, and Workflow Operations in 2023

by Scott Hondros, MHA, SCPM, VP of Professional Services at CenTrak 02/15/2023 Leave a Comment

RTLS Can Enhance the Patient Experience, Staff Safety, and Workflow Operations in 2023

Although the healthcare industry has shown significant resilience, the byproduct of the pandemic has amplified staff stressors across all operational and clinical roles. In a study conducted in 2022, more than one-third (34%) of the participating registered nurses (RN) stated that it was likely they would leave bedside nursing by the end of the year. Almost half (44%) cited both burnout and high-stress environments as their main reasons to retire or pursue other careers.  As staff
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5 Key Trends in Women’s Health Technology for 2023 to Watch

by Sylvia Kang, co-founder and CEO of Mira 02/07/2023 Leave a Comment

key trends in women’s health technology for 2023

Women's healthcare faces an uphill battle after centuries of being ignored. Yet, ironically enough, women currently share half of the consumerism market, hold power over 80% of household financial decisions, and make 70% of healthcare-related choices in their families. Despite this, their access to proper healthcare often comes up short. But with the market for women's healthcare predicted to be worth over $47 billion, changes are starting to occur. And with the recent attacks and laws on
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Disclo Raises $5M for Health Disclosures & Accommodation Management Platform

by Fred Pennic 02/02/2023 Leave a Comment

Disclo Raises $5M for Health Disclosures & Accommodation Management Platform

What You Should Know: Today, Disclo announced a $5M seed round led by General Catalyst to help employers maintain compliance by tracking, managing, and reporting on health disclosure + accommodation requests in the workplace.  - Disclo acts as a third-party verifier, authenticating that a disability is legitimate and that the appropriate accommodation is required, eliminating some of the tension inherent in the process of asking for accommodations. Additionally, their HIPAA- and
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Why Prioritizing Patient Experience Is Essential for Small Healthcare Practices

by Branden Neish, Chief Product Officer at Weave 02/02/2023 Leave a Comment

Why Prioritizing Patient Experience Is Essential for Small Healthcare Practices

Rising inflation and a looming recession are causing small healthcare practices to tighten their belts and eliminate unnecessary costs. Still, too many healthcare leaders are divesting where it may end up hurting them in the long run: digital solutions.  Digitization and automation can be a lifeline for healthcare practices. Staffing shortages and tedious and time-consuming tasks plague small healthcare businesses, and customers are turning to more modern and accessible practices for
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