Overcoming Obstacles to Social Determinants of Health
There are many obstacles keeping us from integrating the social determinants of health into healthcare. But where do we start with addressing them? Our team outlines the top priority.
CRM Solutions in Elder Care Case Study
This case study shares the experiences of one nursing home's staff as they implemented and leveraged CRM solutions.
Health Information and Technology Standardization Case Studies
St. Stephen's Hospital, a HIMSS Davies Enterprise Award winner, shares three case studies on health information and technology standardization to improve patient outcomes.
Social Determinants of Health and Virtual Observation Case Studies
Atrium Health, a HIMSS Davies Enterprise Award winner, shares three case studies covering how the organization implemented virtual observation solutions to reduce patient falls, improve opioid prescribing practices and reduce readmissions by addressing patients’ social determinants of...
The Doctor-Patient Relationship Is Shifting: Here’s How
Roles are shifting in the healthcare system, uprooting the traditional doctor-patient relationship. Explore perspectives about how doctors and patients have the opportunity to build collaborative partnerships.
Nurse-Assessed Optimality of Workload - A Valid Measure for the Adequacy of Nursing Resources?
Evidence-based information management still faces many challenges in nursing. This study investigates the validity of the nursing intensity and staffing system RAFAELA® used in the daily documentation of nursing work in Finland. This study also confirms that hospital mortality, which i...
Guest Editorial: Dinosaurs, Data and Lists
The incredibly positive outcome of the explosion of informatics is data. Data allow clinicians to make best practice decisions in an evidence-based environment. Data escalates the ability to deliver excellent patient care and drive process improvement. Data can help nurses bec...
Evaluation of the Implementation of a Mobile Nursing Information System
This study in the Online Journal of Nursing Informatics looks into the implementation of mobile nursing information systems that have been shown to be beneficial for nurses, taking away the burden of paperwork and enabling them to focus more on patient care.
What’s Next for Health: Transforming the Global Health Ecosystem
As we look toward a brighter future for the global health ecosystem, Hal Wolf, HIMSS President & CEO, was asked to answer three questions around how HIMSS is driving what’s next for health. Read what he had to say.
The Four Observed Ps of Health Influencers
The healthcare community has a wealth of health influencers, but those who have an exceptional reputation in the digital space excel by living in the nexus of four areas.
What’s Next for Health: Searching for Resilient Changemakers
The HIMSS core set of values: curiosity, belonging, integrity, tenacity and simplicity, enable us to create a better future and to fulfill our mission. Janella Kaczanko, vice president of human resources, recently discussed the search for future changemakers and the power of the core values.
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Our Top 10 Most Read Resources from the Past Year
As we start 2021, we wanted to revisit our top 10 most read resources from the past year, both to reflect back on the challenges of the past year and to use the lessons learned as a guide for the new year.