William Kabutu

 1. Ignoring burnout symptoms is bad for nurses and patients Dr. Jesse J. Keifer, a double board certified physician in anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, says nursing burnout is dangerous for RNs as well as the patient.  Clinicians dealing with nursing burnout have "a higher incidence of error, worse patient outcomes and increased professional misconduct," he says. That puts your career and patients at risk, but the errors could also lead to injury or illness for you too. Burnout also typically comes with symptoms such as depression, anxiety or exhaustion. Nurse Safety Tip: Never assume you don't have options; if you're feeling burned out, talk to your supervisor about schedule changes. 2. Everyday stressors can lead to chronic illness In "Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses," the authors note that stressors associated with nursing work can produce injuri...

  1. Rapid Change Through Telehealth:   Telehealth has been evolving over the past few years and rightly so as it can aid urgent care facilities to a great extent. At a time of emergency, telehealth can follow up and treat a number of patients at a distance. Telehealth is extremely efficient in saving the time and stress of both the physician and the patients. Doctors can follow up with the patients virtually, which reduces the strain of last-minute appointments. Hence, telehealth is truly bringing a new era in the virtual reality of health care. The technology of telehealth has been significantly expanded by Cognihab, who have successfully designed solutions for various vision disorders, movement-related disorders, and pre/post-chemo cancer rehabilitation . 2. Digital Health to The Rescue: Digital health is gradually occupying a significant position in our daily lives, making it a worthy tool in medical device and healthcare technology trends for 2021. Wearables ...

One of the most rewarding and important careers available today is nursing. Nurses are often hired by hospitals, medical groups, nursing homes, and other healthcare providers to help provide care to those in need. Nurses are frequently high in demand by employers and the field enjoys a low unemployment rate . For those that are currently nurses, or would like to become a nurse in the future, joining a professional organization could be a great option. There are five nursing professional organizations that nurses should know about. 1. American Nurses Association The American Nurse Association, or ANA, is one of the oldest and largest nursing associations in the world. The ANA was founded in 1896 and currently has over 3.1 million members, most which are registered nurses. The ANA provides members a lot of different benefits, but is also a major representative of nurses when it comes to employee rights, workplace conditions, and compensation. The organization is one of t...

Digital transformation in healthcare is the positive impact of technology in healthcare. Here's why: Telemedicine, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled medical devices, and blockchain electronic health records are just a few concrete examples of digital transformation in healthcare which are completely reshaping how we interact with health professionals, how our data is shared among providers and how decisions are made about our treatment plans and health outcomes. Innovation is the name of the game here, with the main goal of streamlining physicians’ work, optimizing systems, improving patient outcomes, reducing human error, and lowering costs through amazing web and mobile experiences. Unfortunately, the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries have lagged behind when it comes to implementing digital strategies. Yes, you read that right! In fact, in a recent survey , only seven percent of healthcare and pharmaceutical companies said they had gone digital, compare...

  Imagine a future in which all healthcare professionals that are involved in the care for a patient have easy access to the same holistic view of that patient – whether it’s in a high-tech hospital room where the patient is about to undergo a life-saving operation, or during a video consult with a patient who calls for advice based on the latest health readings from her home therapy device.  As we saw in my previous article, it is the Internet of Things (IoT) that will help turn this vision into a reality. Digital platforms, ubiquitous connectivity and AI will work in concert to support health and well-being, with integrated care ecosystems organized around people’s needs.  How is this connected future already taking shape today, and where will it lead us tomorrow?  In this article, we will explore a wider range of IoT applications in healthcare – many already available today, others farther on the horizon. All have the potential to deliver o...