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Pharmacies in the USA operate under stringent compliance criteria and regulations, and so do the compliance and licensing considerations to be adhered to while hiring pharmacists. Pharmacists play a vital role in dispensing medications, optimizing dosages, and drug administration. To avoid adverse drug events that can risk the patient’s health, the government has imposed strict guidelines […]
There are different kinds of nurses who work in a healthcare facility, and their scope of practice varies from state to state. However, the nurse hierarchy is fixed based on their educational qualifications and experience. The hierarchy of nursing in hospitals, the nurse career ladder from nurse assistants to nurse practitioners, is explained below. Nurse […]
Pharmacists are one of the inevitable components of the healthcare ecosystem. The duties of the pharmacists not only include dispensing medicines and educating patients, but they also play an important role in the hospital’s drug house inventory management. With the right skilled pharmacists, your facility can save money while enhancing operational efficiency. You might have […]
Pharmacists are important in the healthcare system as they play a pivotal role in improving the quality of healthcare by ensuring safe and effective usage of medications. They not only dispense medicines but also contribute to health education, dosage optimization, and medication adherence. They are essential collaborators for patients and other healthcare professionals in the […]
With the growing shortage of physicians, the role of physician assistants (PAs) has become increasingly vital to fill patient care gaps. This blog will also address key aspects of how to hire physician assistants and articulate the PA’s role in healthcare and its effect on healthcare organizations from the perspective of patient care. Healthcare providers […]
Nurse turnover is the rate at which registered nurses leave the current workforce of a facility. A higher nurse turnover rate indicates dissatisfaction among the registered nurse workforce with regard to the work environment, culture, and team dynamics at a facility. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics around 1,94,500 registered nurse job openings […]
While hiring registered nurses, proper measures must be taken to navigate the compliance and RN certification requirements imposed by the states. There are various ways of hiring registered nurses, such as permanent, contract, and contract-to-hire. Each has its own regulatory guidelines and compliance policies set up by the state, which need to be followed during […]
Pharmacists are healthcare professionals who work in both community pharmacies and hospitals to dispense the medicines prescribed by the physician and provide details regarding proper drug administration. Due to the increased patient volume, the COVID-19 immunization effort has brought a significant workload on pharmacists. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing and the healthcare […]
Registered nurses assess patients’ conditions and provide timely care. They coordinate with doctors and other allied health professionals to spread awareness among the public on various health conditions. Moreover, their duties include educating patients and providing emotional support to the patient and family. Sometimes, the registered nurse’s role includes supervising other LPNs and nursing assistants in […]
Registered nurses (RN) form the backbone of healthcare systems and are accountable for patient care, education, and advocacy. Their skill in providing quality medical service will contribute to accomplishing high-quality services while bettering patient outcomes and security. With the increasing demand and rising challenges faced by healthcare facilities, the ability to hire registered nurses becomes […]
