This week we explore the complexities of the healthcare finance system. I discuss the role of insurance companies as the primary customers, the importance of medication administration, staffing, and patient care, and express my concerns about financial decisions being made by those without a healthcare background.

It's a vast topic, but one that has to be covered if you're exploring the American healthcare system. 

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After our 6 weeks of reflection on our most popular episodes, today we are back to brand new live episodes! And to kick off we are diving deep into the challenges Nurses face in ensuring patient safety and preventing medical errors. 

As you know from previous episodes, there are many variables to consider. But today we explore the question, what more can be done to ease the overwhelming workload on our Nurses? 

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Bullying in any environment is unacceptable, but unfortunatley it is still a regular occurance in the nursing industry. On this podcast episode I speak with Andrea Dyer sharing our own insights, and exploring what more could be done to make nursing a more inclusive and supportive community.   

This episode wraps up our time re-visiting the most popular episodes of year 1 with the Just Culture podcast. It's clear from the episodes we've re-visited over the past 5 weeks that a desire for a just culture in the healthcare industry is a passion of many, and I am so thankful that you all join me week in, week out to explore the ways we can do better. 

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This week we re-visit the alarming case where a medical error caused a surgeon to leave a surgical tool inside a patient's abdomen. It is so important to identify patterns of medical errors and implement necessary measures such as oversight, education, and policy development to prevent reoccurrences. And that is why this is such an important case to include in this podcast.

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Having worked as nurse for so many years this is a topic that is close to my heart. As we continue to re-visit our most popular episodes it's great to see that you also found it really interesting.

In this episode I emphasized the significance of nurse-to-patient ratios in the healthcare sector, underscoring the negative impact on nurses when they are overloaded with patients. I highlighted the potential for psychological harm, burnout, errors, and substandard care, and noted that many states and national legislatures were reviewing safe staffing ratios.

As always with this topic I want to stress that the issue is not only about patient safety, but also about the welfare of nurses.

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This week as we continue revisiting our most popular episodes we re-visit our interview with Attorney Jack Cook. The conversation with Jack focused on personal injury and medical malpractice, emphasizing the role of legal nurse consultants in assisting attorneys. It really highlighted the unique perspective and knowledge that nurses can offer in these cases, including understanding medical jargon, processes, and systems, which can help prevent systemic errors.

I really enjoyed speaking with Jack, and i'm so glad you all gained so much from the interview as well. 

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In celebration of approaching our 1 year anniversary at the Just Culture Podcast, I’m going to be revisiting our most popular episodes over the next 5 weeks. 

Today’s episode, ranking at 5th most popular, is revisiting the episode ‘Wait… who works here?’ where I explore a case where a medical error occurred during surgery and the ongoing complications that happened afterwards.

It’s a truly eye opening case which raises some important questions. Tune in to join the discussion! 

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This week we welcome advocate Maggie, MSN, RN to the podcast. Maggie embodies a visionary force in nursing, boasting an illustrious 23-year career across critical care, ER, PACU, interventional radiology and Cath lab to name just a few. Bridging her expertise from ADN to MSN in Leadership, Maggie's journey encompasses advocacy, activism, and profound legislative impact. Her pivotal experience as a prior investigator sparked her relentless dedication to reshaping the landscape of nursing board actions, leading her to found ADVOCATES FOR NURSES PLLC. As CEO, Maggie is committed to assisting nurses and their legal teams in defending nurses facing board scrutiny, empowering nurses to safeguard their licenses.

Maggie's fervor for change is palpable through her collaborative efforts with state and federal representatives, advocating for legislative reform, oversight, violence prevention against healthcare workers, and improved staffing measures. Through webinars, speaking engagements, mentorship, and classes, she empowers nurses with invaluable insights on effective charting to safeguard their licenses. Maggie's voice resonates across platforms, amplifying her mission to inspire nurses, elevate healthcare standards, and foster a just culture within the profession.

Maggie’s contact information:

Website:  https://www.advocatesfornurses.com/

IG: advocates4nurses

TT: advocates4nurses

FB: advocates4nurses

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We made it to the final episode in the Good Nurse/Angel of Death series. Tune in this week to learn what it really took to take this killer down!

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This week we take a break from regularly scheduled programming to reflect on the past year, the journey to starting this podcast, and all the things I'm grateful for.

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