Falls are a serious public health problem globally, particularly in acute care hospitals, where hospitalized patients are at high risk for falls and may experience adverse outcomes such as prolonged ...

When was the last time you heard a nurse yell while on the clock? It may happen more frequently than you think. When you think of “traditional communication” in a hospital, pagers, overhead paging and ...

Improving physician and nurse communication in the hospital setting is pivotal in achieving a good patient experience. HealthLeaders is helping to celebrate Patient Experience Week! In honor of ...

The study identified communication needs of emergency medicine nurses and physicians, in particular, what information should be conveyed, by whom and the most appropriate time to convey the ...

As nurse leaders strive to improve patient outcomes, communication technology can boost care quality and help nurses stay connected to the bedside. However, as nurses continually rearrange their ...

A digital status board in the infusion center waiting room improved communication about appointment status and patient ...

Obesity is a chronic disease that can significantly affect an individual’s overall health. In this Care Cues, experts discuss ...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. National Diabetes Month in November. American Heart Month in February. In the U.S.—and in many parts of the world—we have done a great job of drawing ...