Studying For The Obstetric & Neonatal Quality & Safety Certification Exam?
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Jeanette has released a study guide for the Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety (C-ONQS) exam that is offered through the National Certification Corporation. It also functions as a quality and safety reference guide for labor and delivery, mother-baby, and neonatal nurses.
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Simulation in Healthcare
What is Simulation in Healthcare? Simulation in healthcare involves recreating events or scenarios as a teaching tool. There are various types of simulation, ranging from

Disclosure of Adverse Events and Errors
According to the American Medical Association’s Code of Medical Ethics, in situations involving patient harm potentially resulting from a physician’s mistake or judgment, physicians are

Effective Leadership
Strong and effective leadership is an essential part of a well-functioning team. Leadership is defined as “ the ability to lead or command a person

Breaking Down Human Error
When errors occur in healthcare, the contemporary approach to patient safety involves evaluation of the root causes of why the error happened, evaluating both system

The Person Versus System Approach in Viewing Errors
James Reason (2000) described two approaches to viewing and managing human errors – the person and the system. The person approaches errors as a result

The Dynamics of Change Management
Change is difficult for most people. It often requires moving outside of one’s comfort zone, doing something different, or acquiring new skills. Understanding the dynamics

The Second Victim
The impact of adverse events can be devastating not only for patients and families but also for the caregivers involved. The first victim refers to

Quality, Outcomes and Cost in Healthcare
The United States has one of the highest rates of healthcare costs in comparison to countries of similar economic development. Unfortunately, this does not equate
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