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The Importance of Background Checks in Healthcare: Ensuring Patient Safety and Reducing Organizational Risk

This blog post explores background checks in healthcare, the elements included in them, and the considerations organizations should keep in mind when developing their background check policies.

June 27, 2023

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Simplify License Verification with Workforce Validate

It is easy to get started with Workforce Validate. hStream subscribers can fully implement Workforce Validate’s License Product in a matter of days as there is no additional cost and most information required for implementation already resides within hStream. Contact HealthStream today to schedule a demo of Workforce Validate.

June 26, 2023

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Improving Obstetrical Outcomes and Decreasing Hospital Risk

Quality OB can help your organization to minimize adverse patient outcomes along with the resulting risk while also improving OB nurse confidence when caring for patients with high-risk, low-volume diagnoses. Contact HealthStream today for a demo.

June 26, 2023

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How Video Learning created lifesaving training with HealthStream’s Media Center

Training more people, training them faster and doing it at a lower cost is a priority in most healthcare organizations. HealthStream’s Media Center can help you address this need in an engaging and cost-effective way. Reach out to HealthStream today to learn more or schedule a demo.

June 20, 2023

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Level Up Your Leaders – A Conversation with Chartis

Leveling up leaders is important work. HealthStream has quality and compliance solutions that can help organizations create and retain board-ready leaders.

June 16, 2023

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Enhance revenue cycle automation efforts with robust professional development

Revenue cycle staffing has changed significantly since the pandemic began – from remote work to the “Great Resignation,” healthcare facilities have had to shift gears to keep up with expectations for staff engagement and retention. At the same time, hospitals are looking to automation of revenue cycle tasks to improve billing, reduce claim denials, and increase efficiency.

June 09, 2023

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10 Key Findings from our 2023 Annual Report on Medical Staff Credentialing

1,181 medical services professionals (MSPs) were surveyed for our 2023 Annual Report on Medical Staff Credentialing. Process Improvement and Provider Data Management initiatives continued to be rated as the most important initiatives at their organizations. Read on for more detail on their top priorities.

June 08, 2023

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HealthStream now offers CredentialStream®, the leading credentialing software

HealthStream is excited to announce that our expertise has expanded beyond scheduling and learning to include medical credentialing.

June 01, 2023

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How CredentialStream Addresses Key Use Cases for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)

As the number of patients served by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) increases, a lack of digital technology to support enrollment, credentialing and privileging can impede their ability to serve their communities.

May 25, 2023

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Boosting Access to High-Quality, Equitable Child and Maternal Care

In a recent ASHRM Podcast, from the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, the importance of equitable access to child and maternal care was discussed.

May 25, 2023

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Ditch the Training Wheels: Why the Radiology Department at Massachusetts General Hospital Switched to the American Red Cross Resuscitation Suite

Some people can learn how to ride a bike after one try, others may need to hop on several times before it clicks. Having the ability to learn new skills while correcting old habits is also how the American Red Cross Resuscitation Suite and Brayden Pro Manikins work. Reach out to HealthStream today to learn more or schedule a free demo.

May 24, 2023

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Fresh Approaches to Care for an Aging Population

Providing strategic healthcare to an aging population can take many forms. It can mean receiving primary care at home or via telehealth, or even receiving hospital care at home. HealthStream can support your organization as it strives to provide optimal care for this patient population.

May 23, 2023

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Q&A with Brandi Zevenbergen: How Privilege has Improved with Smart Logic

CredentialStream's Privilege module has a new feature that uses smart logic to optimize process efficiency, with the end result of giving patients quality care.

May 18, 2023

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Importance of assessing competency throughout your professional journey

In the demanding world of healthcare, nurses play a pivotal role in providing safe and efficient care. To meet the highest standards, nurses must possess a diverse range of competencies. However, with healthcare constantly evolving, nurses must adapt and acquire new skills. Regular competency assessments become the compass guiding nurses towards growth, ensuring they remain confident and competent in their roles.

May 18, 2023

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Improving Efficiency in Education - Help Offset Labor Shortages and Rising Costs

Administrative burden represents a large amount of time for front-line caregivers. Mandatory education is only a small piece of that burden, but can still cause significant impact on the efficiency of staff. HealthStream’s SafetyQ incorporates both micro-learning courses as well as adaptive-learning paths that can help reduce seat time and increase the efficiency of front-line staff while still helping to ensure that your organization is compliant with federal requirements and able to incorporate industry best practices. In addition, users will find SafetyQ available in a wide range of patient care settings. Reach out to HealthStream for a SafetyQ demo today.

May 18, 2023

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Scheduling the Right Staff Every Time with Machine Learning

You can help eliminate the stress of the last-minute scramble to find coverage and positively impact your team’s satisfaction by scheduling the right number of staff, every time. Using the power of machine learning, Predictive Census gives your team the ability to accurately predict long-term volume forecasts to determine proper shift coverage and create a better data-driven schedule up to 120 days in advance. Plus, short-term projected census guides staffing adjustments within 7 days of a shift to ensure the right team members are scheduled for the projected patient volume. If you want to learn more about ShiftWizard or schedule a demo, HealthStream can help get your organization started on a path toward more efficient and cost-effective scheduling today.

May 17, 2023

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Achieving PTAP with Distinction: A Residency Conversation with INTEGRIS Health and Salinas Valley Health

Achieving PTAP with Distinction can be a complex journey without the proper tools. HealthStream’s Residency Program can help support your organization on this journey. Contact HealthStream for a demo today.

May 16, 2023

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Scheduling made easier with machine learning

If you take a proactive approach with your shift planning, it benefits the overall effectiveness of your system. By knowing in advance how to schedule the right number of staff at the right times, you and your managers can find ways to optimize labor costs by reducing unnecessary overtime, as well as avoiding turnover and burnout by ensuring proper rejuvenation time between shifts.

May 10, 2023

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Flexible scheduling system can help HR leaders improve staff retention

Scheduling software not only makes healthcare staff scheduling for nurse leadership more manageable and efficient, it can also assist human resource (HR) leaders with overcoming the growing workforce challenges they face.

May 03, 2023

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Meet The Gen Z Worker: A New Generation Enters the Workforce

There’s a new generational cohort that’s just beginning to enter the workforce, and like Millennials, Gen X, and Boomers before them, they are bringing with them their own unique goals, preferences, and ideals.

May 02, 2023