Clinical Insights

One strategy to help improve outcomes and reduce readmissions is the use of a Transitional Care Model (TCM). This model is led by nurses for those at risk patients to assist in transitioning patients across healthcare settings and between providers. Read more

Administering blood products is a common practice for nurses. However common, this practice is not without risks. Nurses need to understand and adhere to safe administration practice of blood products to reduce the risk of transfusion reactions. Read more

Nurses are often faced with opportunities to practice professional communication; these opportunities can occur with an upset patient, family member, physician or a colleague. To practice professional communication, learn more about the top ten communication tips. Read more

Adverse medication events continue to occur despite the efforts of the Institute of Safe Medication Practice (ISMP) and other regulatory agencies efforts to reduce these untoward events. High-risk medications are most of the time involved in these events. Learn more about high-alert medications and strategies to consider to avoid adverse medication events. Read more

For many years, independent double checks have been used as a risk-reduction strategy. However, this strategy has been over-used, misused, and under-valued by healthcare workers. Learn about how you can meet this standard of care. Read more