HealthManagement, Volume 23 - Issue 5, 2023

The Loyal Employee

It has long been acknowledged that the backbone of the healthcare system consists of a strong, caring and resilient workforce. Healthcare workers play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of a hospital and, more importantly, in providing the best possible care to patients. However, in recent years, the healthcare workforce has faced significant challenges and pressures, leading to many quitting due t...

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Point-of-View - United Imaging Healthcare

High-Resolution Digital PET/CT - uMI Vista at St. Orsola University Hospital

World-renowned St. Orsola University Hospital (Policlinico di Sant’Orsola) integrates the cutting-edge High-Resolution Digital PET/CT - uMI Vista from United Imaging into their comprehensive Medical Oncology Unit. United Imaging Healthcare Europe proudly announces that world-renowned St. Orsola University Hospital (Policlinico di Sant’Orsola) has recently decided to integrate the cutting-edge High-...

Point-of-View - Hologic

Implications of Breast Density on Cancer Screening

Athina Vourtsis is the founder of Athena Medical, a Breast Imaging and Women's Health Centre in Athens, Greece, where she is the Head of the Radiology department and Chief Scientific Advisor. She is also the Founding President of the Hellenic Breast Imaging Society. Dr Vourtsis has shown special interest in supplemental screening methods and AI. Throughout her career, she has actively supported breast awa...

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No Blame, No Shame - A New Quality Approach in Radiology With Peer Learning

Radiologists make errors, and this is inevitable. Peer Learning is a safe way to improve the performance of the entire group of radiologists, benefitting from each other’s errors in a spirit of Just Culture. The process is anonymous; there is no scoring, shame, or blame. The overall prevalence of errors in radiology has not significantly changed since the 1960s. Radiologists are not aware of their b...

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Building a Culture of Well-Being for Clinicians Today Through Community and Leadership

This article discusses two key strategies for improving clinician well-being and ensuring staff retention in this issue devoted to supporting the loyal employee. The burnout epidemic continues to be a public health crisis that threatens the health of clinicians and the care of their patients. It is estimated that up to 47% of healthcare workers in the U.S. plan to leave their positions by 2025. This t...

Point-of-View - SOFTDOTS

Unveiling Tomorrow: IT’s Pioneering Role in Revitalising Healthcare

The integration of Information Technology (IT) in the healthcare sector is a beacon of transformation amidst modern challenges. This article illuminates the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and low-code solutions in healthcare. By exploring real-world examples and statistics, we shed light on recent transformations and envisage the potential ad...

Training with Simulation in Nursing Care

This article explores whether simulation could be a valuable tool for addressing the shortage of nurses in the healthcare sector and how it can provide realistic and safe learning environments for nursing students and professionals to practice their skills, gain confidence, and receive feedback. Simulation-based learning is a pedagogical approach that allows students to practice work-related skill...

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A Trifecta Approach to Reducing Healthcare Personnel Turnover

Healthcare industry labour shortages are a growing problem on a global scale, but managers have the power to effect change at the organisational level. This article proposes a practical approach for managers to reduce turnover by combining a strong employer value proposition with effective employee onboarding, targeting the critical first year of employment. Healthcare labour shortages have reached a...

Healing from Within: The Silent Revolt for Mental Fitness in Healthcare

Unmasking the high price of neglecting employee mental fitness and the path to lasting loyalty in the healthcare sector. According to a survey by the World Health Organization, 45% of healthcare workers are grappling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or burnout. Many healthcare workers are leaving their jobs, and some aren’t showing up to work. The incentive for healthcare organisations to embra...

Keeping Nurses in Their Job

Frontline nurses in the EU have been profoundly affected by the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, there has been a massive exodus of frontline nurses, which has far-reaching implications for the healthcare system. This shortage of nurses has resulted in compromised patient safety and quality of care. It is essential to keep experienced nurses in the nursing profession. Failing to retain...

The Necessary Multidisciplinarity for Common Health Achievements

Health institutions are knowledge organisations whose raison d’être is patient care, i.e. prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation. Scientific advances, epidemiological changes and social demand require a new way of doing things in healthcare organisations. Therefore, we need to move towards transformational, empathetic, forward-looking, communicative, reliable leadership capable of generatin...

Passion-Driven Employees Thanks to Robots and AI

In today’s evolving workplace, robots and AI are reshaping jobs. While job displacement concerns exist, there’s a remarkable aspect: the potential for passionate employees. Automation of repetitive tasks not only enhances efficiency but also boosts job satisfaction. The benefits include positive interactions, happy employees, and more personalised care. Challenges include readiness for change and clear...

Responding to the Nursing Crisis: Surfing a Tsunami in the U.S., Smooth Sailing in Europe

The expected shortfall of registered nurses by 2030 highlights the need to attract young people to the profession in massive numbers and then find the resources to educate and train them. The platform model is one resource that can help achieve this necessary goal—while addressing needs in the present. The nursing crisis is a disastrous collision of demographic shifts, training gaps, and rising d...

Stepping Stones for Healthcare Metaverse – An Overview of AR and VR Applications

How can we start the journey of the medical Metaverse? Before clinical application and saving lives, one should expose themselves to this still-strange technology. This paper explores publicly available applications with potential. This study aims to list and describe Metaverse applications that are currently assessable and have potential usage in the medical field. Providers collaboration, medical visuali...