Amy Stewart

Nov 4, 2024 | mcknights.com | Amy Stewart

Q: The facility I work in has many new team members. How can the director of nursing services best prepare our staff for survey? A: Staff who understand what to expect during surveys can avoid unwanted comments or actions. Often, the facility’s Statement of Deficiencies, where surveyors list findings, includes a surprise related to something staff said or did. To avoid unwanted surprises, devise a plan to educate staff on the survey process, beginning upon hire and continuing monthly.

Oct 8, 2024 | mcknights.com | Amy Stewart

Q: When should the facility conduct a root cause analysis, and when should we conduct a performance improvement plan (PIP)? A: Issues that have the potential to cause harm may prompt a root cause analysis (RCA). Examples include medication errors, falls, bruises, fractures, staff turnover and elopements. While an RCA is often the first step of a PIP, the two are different processes. RCA is a systematic analysis that helps uncover vulnerabilities by identifying the underlying causes of a problem.

Oct 4, 2024 | yahoo.com | Lesley-Anne McKeown |Claire Quinn |Amy Stewart

After months of delay, the Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey finally set sail on Thursday [BBC]On a clear October day, a few miles off the Irish coast, a bottle of champagne was popped, as a cruise liner finally started to move. The 125 passengers on the Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey were jubilant. But their journey was four months in the making. The boat, scheduled to depart for a three-and-a-half-year round-the-world trip, had been in Belfast Port since May.

Oct 4, 2024 | aol.com | Lesley-Anne McKeown |Claire Quinn |Amy Stewart

October 4, 2024 at 7:06 PMAfter months of delay, the Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey finally set sail on Thursday [BBC]On a clear October day, a few miles off the Irish coast, a bottle of champagne was popped, as a cruise liner finally started to move. The 125 passengers on the Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey were jubilant. But their journey was four months in the making. The boat, scheduled to depart for a three-and-a-half-year round-the-world trip, had been in Belfast Port since May.

Sep 27, 2024 | adage.com | Amy Stewart

Companies such as Google, Meta, Apple, and are enhancing their generative AI chatbots and broader AI capabilities by leveraging consumer data to create more personalized experiences. Though these advancements promise transformative innovation, they also raise important considerations about data privacy, ethical use of data, compliance and user consent.