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Nursing
Patient Safety Congress is Next Week – Are You Going?
For the past 14 years the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF) has hosted the Patient Safety Congress in Washington, D.C. This year’s meeting is next week, May 23 – 25. The theme is Patient Safety 365: Every day, every patient. HCA will be presenting at this event and I’m privileged to be one of three…
Happy Nurses Week, Y’all – Music Video
Nurses Week is a time to celebrate all nurses and the nursing profession. At HCA, we’re fortunate to work with the best nurses around. Their dedication to quality patient care and safety is unmatched.
Kicking Off Nurses Week 2012
Happy Nurses Week everyone! I wanted to send a quick message to all our nurses to let you know how much I appreciate the work you do. I hope your week is filled with encouragement. You might also enjoy: Happy Nurses Week Y’all – Music Video
Why Do We Ask Patients to Speak Up?
It’s easy to think that patient safety is completely reliant on healthcare providers like doctors and nurses. But a patient is not someone who is there to simply receive instruction. Yesterday, Dr. Perlin and Diane Pinakiewicz spoke about the role of the patient in patient safety. They are part of the care team and should…
The Art and Science of Nursing
In 2004, a team of researchers released a study that asserted only 46% of hospital nursing practice was based on scientific research; the rest was based on tradition, experience and judgment.