Transitioning a loved one to hospice care is one of the most emotionally charged scenarios in a healthcare setting. It’s often a gut-wrenching decision, and patients need caregivers who are both clinically competent and filled with compassion and understanding during such a challenging time. For one family at Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa, AZ, Annie
Sometimes, sharing healthcare predictions can feel a bit like a song on repeat. We are still recovering from — and in many instances dealing with — the COVID-19 pandemic. The staffing shortage that was bad before is now at a critical point, which is only causing more staff to leave the field. And issues of
The nursing shortage is not going away. This isn’t hyperbole. The numbers are sobering. There are more than 195,000 openings for registered nurses projected through 2031 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. RN turnover and vacancy rates broke records in 2021. Median bedside RN turnover was 18%, up from 14.8% in 2020.
People — the clinicians, staff, patients, and their families — are the heartbeat of healthcare. They’re aching to be seen, heard and understood, no matter their role. They want to know that their needs matter — and they do. The past few years have been challenging for everyone. It’s been scary and hard to be
October is Health Literacy Month — a month-long recognition where hospitals, health centers, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, government agencies, consumer alliances, and many other groups “work collaboratively to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy.” Helen Obsorne, president of Health Literacy Consulting and host of the podcast Health Literacy
Today’s healthcare consumers sure look a lot different than they used to. Traditionally, engaging with the healthcare system has taken on more of a paternalistic feel, with doctors handing out diagnoses and care instructions and patients just kind of going along for the ride. Many industries decades ago realized the importance of focusing on the
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin sought to standardize treatment protocols, scale care teams, and improve the overall quality of care, all while maintaining the human aspect of patient communication.
Digital care management is more than just another option — it’s the answer that many healthcare organizations have been seeking.
For hospitals and health systems looking to manage patients or employees who have been diagnosed or exposed to monkeypox and prevent the spread of disease, our digital care management solution, GetWell Loop, can help. Get Well’s monkeypox symptom monitoring tool enables hospitals to track active and suspected exposures to the virus, while identifying readiness to
Get Well 360 empowers healthcare organizations to deliver the digital experience that consumers expect across every step of the healthcare journey - in the community, at the point of care, and beyond.