Free SBAR Nursing Template: Examples, Cheat Sheet & Printable PDF
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ISHADPIE: Streamlining Nurse-to-Nurse Communication and Care Delivery
Shift handoffs are the single highest-risk moment in a patient’s hospital stay. The Joint Commission has identified communication failures during transitions of care as a leading root cause in sentinel events — preventable deaths, serious injuries, and near-misses that should never happen. According to a 2020 analysis in JAMA Internal Medicine, nearly 30% of adverse […]
How to manage stress and burnout in nursing
Nursing burnout is not a personal failing. It is a systemic, measurable clinical hazard — and one of the most significant threats to patient safety in U.S. hospitals today. The 2023 NSI Nursing Solutions Workforce Survey found that 62% of nurses reported burnout symptoms, and a 2024 Medscape Nursing Burnout & Career Satisfaction Report found […]
AIDET in Nursing Practice
AIDET refers to certain communication behaviors that build a positive relationship between a nurse and a patient. It was introduced by the Studer Group and stands for Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank you. According to Huron (2021), AIDET is a framework used by health care professionals which helps reduce patient stress/anxiety and increases patient […]
What is C-I CARE?
Healthcare professionals have a duty to provide the best possible care to their patients. Therefore, they must ensure patient satisfaction with the quality of care they provide. To give the best possible care, nurses and healthcare providers should be able to build a therapeutic relationship with their clients. Communication plays a significant role in building […]