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December 6, 2023 News

Advanced Technology Helps High-Reliability Organizations Achieve Safety Goals, Better Patient Care and Outcomes

High-reliability organizations (HROs) in the health care industry are providers that consistently achieve high levels of safety and reliability. HROs operate in complex, high-hazard situations for long periods and avoid errors that can have serious consequences. They invest in advanced technology information systems to enhance patient safety, reduce errors, and comply with the standards of [...]

November 15, 2023 News

Health Care Staffing on Track to Continue to Grow

The health care staffing industry continues to grow, according to Coherent Market Insights, and is estimated to be valued at $20.63 billion in 2022. The industry is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 3.4% over the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. This staffing health care market serves hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home health care settings, [...]

November 8, 2023 News

Importance of Upskilling Home Care and Health Care Workers

Upskilling home care and health care workers is crucial for several reasons, as it directly impacts the quality of care provided to patients and the overall efficiency of the health care system. Upskilling involves providing specialty training, such as dementia education and behavioral management classes, to improve workers’ skill sets and advance their careers within the organization. [...]

November 1, 2023 News

Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Home Care Setting

Slips, trips, and falls (STFs) make up 66% of general injuries in the health care industry. According to the National Library of Medicine, falls among home health care workers result from several factors – most of which are modifiable. Risk factors for STFs include poor lighting, loose carpets, lack of safety lift equipment, and slippery [...]

October 31, 2023 News

Boosting Cybersecurity, Response Plans in Health Care as Cyber Threats Rise

Cyberattacks – from data breaches to ransomware and extortion claims – are on the rise, including in the health care industry. For example, through October of this year, 66 ransomware attacks have already occurred on 1,568 medical organizations, leading to more than 7.3 million breached patient records, according to Comparitech, a cybersecurity research firm. There [...]

Tag Archives: Allied Health

Advanced Technology Helps High-Reliability Organizations Achieve Safety Goals, Better Patient Care and Outcomes

Health Care Staffing on Track to Continue to Grow

Importance of Upskilling Home Care and Health Care Workers

Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls in the Home Care Setting

Boosting Cybersecurity, Response Plans in Health Care as Cyber Threats Rise