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The Future of the NHS in 2025 and Beyond: Embracing Innovation and Overcoming Challenges

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This week’s blog has been written by Mr Alwin Puthenpurakal, Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Greenwhich. The healthcare system is under significant pressure due to growing patient demands, a shortage of workforce, rising costs, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health Tech Review, 18(4), pp.215-220.

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EBN’s Artificial Intelligence Theme: An Overview

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

AI-powered systems can streamline administrative tasks such as documentation, scheduling and medication administration, allowing nurses to spend more time on patient care. AI tools can also help monitor patients through wearable technology, providing real-time data and alerts that can lead to faster intervention.

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Norovirus, a Formidable and Underappreciated Hazard: What Nurses Need to Know

AJN Off the Charts

Given this background about norovirus, there are specific actions that nurses can take to improve prevention and response: Promptly report gastrointestinal symptoms experienced by patients to the infection prevention and control department and partner to minimize risk to other patients and health care personnel.

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CMS: Nearly 400 Hospices Considered for ‘Administrative Action’ as Program Integrity Efforts Heat Up

Hospice News

Two CMS officials outlined the effort in a blog post emailed to Hospice News — Dara Corrigan, CMS deputy administrator and director of the Center for Program Integrity, and Dr. Dora Hughes, acting director of the agency’s Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) and acting CMS chief medical officer.

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4 ways to improve home care inefficiencies with technology

AlayaCare

Using artificial intelligence and robotic process automation (AI and RPA), home care software can streamline processes, automate tedious tasks and save time and money in the long run. Along with process integration, easy data exchange helps to ensure information is accurate and up to date across multiple departments or teams.

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Why Practitioners Need to be More Informed About Infantile Spasms

Daily Nurse

Healthcare workers need to be informed on how to recognize the symptoms of infantile spasms and the necessary workup and treatment after an initial diagnosis. Staying Educated and Informed All healthcare workers are required to complete continuing medical education regularly.

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Compassionate Care: 4 Ways Nurses Can Improve Patient Care

Daily Nurse

Compassion is more than being kind to patients or checking in regularly with folks with acute illnesses. Genuine compassion requires forward-thinking and careful planning. However, pursuing specialized credentials and further education is an excellent way for healthcare professionals to improve patient care quality.