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Studies show that nurse burnout is inversely linked to patient safety, as well as quality of care. This article details the various factors that affect burnout, safety grades, and patient outcomes and their relation: ⚕️❤️🩹 https://lnkd.in/engcYd9y

Nurse burnout was consistently tied to reduced patient safety and satisfaction, and lower quality of care, a meta-analysis involving decades of data indicated. https://lnkd.in/einuq3a8

Nurse Burnout Linked to Reduced Patient Safety | MedPage Today

With data from over 288,000 nurses globally, researchers found that burnout's emotional toll directly impacts care outcomes, underscoring the urgent need to address systemic issues in healthcare settings. Rather than placing the burden on nurses to "endure" a flawed system, healthcare organizations and policymakers must commit to meaningful workplace improvements. Investing in well-structured support and professional development can have lasting effects on both nurse well-being and patient outcomes. https://lnkd.in/engcYd9y

At our Community Care Center board meeting last week, Dr. Baldwin Smith, retired pediatric neurologist, shared a recent article from JAMA "Medicine-Both a Science (Care) and an Art (CARE)" (Strange TJ, Castellanos MR. Medicine-Both a Science (Care) and an Art (CARE). JAMA. 2024 Apr 23;331(16):1357-1358. doi: 10.1001/jama.2024.2508. PMID: 38568598). The authors emphasize that with technological advancements transforming medical care, "the timeless art of medicine (compassion and caring) remains a foundational aspect of patient-centered health care" (Trzeciak & Mazzarelli, 2019). The qualities of compassion, assistance, active listening, respect, and empathy "not only contribute to better patient outcomes and increased satisfaction, but also play a critical role in improving overall well-being" (Malenfant et al, 2022). CARE (compassion, assistance, respect, and empathy) - an acronym to guide all those providing medical care in a fast-paced, rapidly changing world.

Chronic disease is a growing epidemic, but hope is on the horizon. Across the nation, awareness of lifestyle medicine is gaining traction in state and regional medical associations, driven by passionate members of ACLM. Members are writing articles, leading education projects, advocating for policy changes, and holding leadership roles in their local organizations. They are leveraging ACLM’s resources and connections to inspire action and promote the integration of lifestyle medicine into clinical practice. Learn how ACLM members are making a difference in state medical organizations and advancing the future of healthcare. Read their stories on the ACLM blog. https://lnkd.in/ej3RQU7V Janet Limke Erin Brackbill Blakely Amati Joanne Evans Kentucky Medical Association Massachusetts Medical Society Indiana State Nurses Association Author: Alex Branch

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Tackling the Nursing Shortage: Essential for Patient Safety The nursing shortage continues to put immense pressure on healthcare systems, affecting both patient care and staff morale. MedPage Today’s latest article dives deep into the underlying causes—ranging from burnout to staffing gaps—and offers insights into how hospitals can address these challenges. At Readiness Rounds, we know that empowering nurses and supporting their work is critical for improving patient safety and quality of care. It’s time for the healthcare industry to prioritize initiatives that not only address the shortage but also create sustainable, supportive environments for our frontline teams. Read the full article for more insights: https://hubs.ly/Q02Y1GZ70 #NursingShortage #PatientSafety #NurseRetention #HealthcareLeadership #ReadinessRounds @lambert

“How do we best serve our most underprivileged patients? How do we maintain compassion – for both our patients and ourselves – while doing this challenging work, day after day?” Excited to dive into this book by Kristen Davis-Coelho, PhD!

The research on compassion in healthcare reports that when we treat patients with compassion, there are beneficial effects on measured outcomes both physiological and psychological for patients, and as well there are benefits to the givers of compassion.  Studies on physicians and medical students report an inverse association between compassion for others and burnout. Intentionally living and practicing with compassion may act as a buffer against potential burnout. To acquire a deeper understanding of compassion and to learn a step-by-step process for strengthening and sustaining our inherent capacity for compassion, join me online, in Compassion Cultivation Training© (CCT™). 2 spots have opened for the upcoming course of September 4th, 2024. Registration will be extended until August 25, 2024. To learn more about the course and for the registration form, please visit the links in my previous post.