A standardized handoff can prevent inconsistent and inaccurate discharge summaries, a new study says. Transition of patients from hospital to a skilled nursing facility (SNF) often results in ...

A new review article highlights the importance of developing asthma action plans and clear lines of communication. The presence of asthma action plans (AAPs) and deliberate communication between ...

The healthcare industry has always been under pressure. Overworked and understaffed healthcare teams are stretched thin and under constant stress. This combination often results in communication ...

The new 45,000-square-foot Health Sciences Building at Elmhurst University opened Oct. 3 amid ribbon-cutting pomp. The state-of-the-art facility now houses the Departments of Nursing, Public ...

Nurses spend twice the amount of time chasing other people to get answers as they do locating other resources – wasting as much as two hours a shift. That’s one of the findings of a Cisco survey of ...

MOUNT VERNON — Deaconess Illinois Crossroads has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of 17 Illinois hospitals, and one of 529 nationwide, for excellence in nursing communication. Based on ...

VA Lebanon Healthcare System has been recognized for being among the top performers in the U.S. in nurse communication.

Southwest Memorial Hospital received 5-star ratings in nurse communication and cleanliness from the Centers for Medicare & ...

OAKLAND — Garrett Regional Medical Center has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the top hospitals in the ...