Code Blue for Nurse Leadership: How Inexperience Can Cripple Rural Hospitals
In the complex and demanding world of healthcare, the role of nurse leaders is more crucial than ever. They are the backbone of patient...
top of page
-
- Jul 17
- 2 min
The Unsung Heroes of Rural Healthcare: Why Chief Nursing Officers are Vital for Critical Access Hospitals
In the heart of rural America, where access to healthcare can be a challenge, Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) play an indispensable...
7 views0 comments
-
- Jul 1
- 2 min
The Value of Accreditation for Rural and Critical Access Hospitals: Raising the Bar on Quality Care
Rural community and critical access hospitals (CAHs) play a vital role in their communities, often serving as the only source of...
13 views0 comments
-
- May 22
- 4 min
Quality Reporting Challenges for Critical Access and Rural Hospitals
IQR, OQR, VBP, HRRP, MBQIP...Oh My! Quality reporting is an essential aspect of healthcare, providing insights into performance and...
22 views0 comments
-
- Apr 18
- 2 min
Saving Rural Obstetrical Services: A Critical Mission
Giving birth is one of the most important, yet potentially vulnerable times in a person's life. While medical technology advancements...
4 views0 comments
-
- Mar 26
- 2 min
Harnessing Clinical Informatics: The Key to Enhanced Quality and Productivity
In the complex and ever-evolving world of healthcare, clinical informatics has emerged as a powerful force for driving positive change....
15 views0 comments
-
- Feb 13
- 2 min
Swinging into Success: Strategies for Boosting Swing Bed Admissions in Critical Access Hospitals
Critical access hospitals (CAHs) play a vital role in delivering healthcare to rural communities. Swing beds, a unique feature of...
16 views0 comments
-
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Boosting Efficiency in Rural Healthcare: Productivity Measures for Nurses and Clinical Departments
Rural hospitals are the lifeblood of countless communities, providing essential healthcare services to often underserved...
12 views0 comments
-
- Jan 22
- 2 min
Breaking Down Silos Between Departments in Rural Hospitals
Breaking down silos between clinical departments in rural hospitals is crucial for improving patient care, communication, and overall...
11 views0 comments
-
- Jan 19
- 3 min
Bringing Digital to the Countryside: Clinical Informatics in Rural Hospitals
Clinical informatics is transforming healthcare everywhere, but its impact is particularly profound in rural hospitals. These facilities,...
40 views0 comments
-
- Sep 1, 2022
- 1 min
CNO Support
Today, I wanted to reach out to my critical access CNO colleagues and ask if you have ever wished that you just had someone who knew what...
11 views0 comments
-
- Aug 26, 2022
- 2 min
Leading Through Chaos
I know, the title is dramatic, but I feel calling the past two years in healthcare anything less than absolute chaos would minimize the...
90 views0 comments
-
- Feb 26, 2022
- 1 min
The Nursing Leadership Crisis
We are on the verge of the biggest healthcare crisis we have ever seen. The heart of healthcare is dying. By the heart, I mean nurses....
119 views0 comments
bottom of page