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Nurses: The Force for Change

Mobile Health Matters

Additionally, hospital floors are a collaborative environment and mentors often not only train and inspire new colleagues, but also serve as advocates for their peers and participate in focus groups to initiate evidence-based nursing practice in their patient units.

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A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

5Star Urgent Response is an emergency service exclusive to GreatCall products that immediately connects device users to a trained, certified IAED 5Star Agent in the event of an emergency. Patients answer survey questions and enter requested measurements to enable the care team’s assessment.

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150 top places to work in healthcare

Henry Kotula

In 2016, BayCare spent $346 million on community benefits, including pet insurance, personal training services and child care. If the hospital exceeds its HCAHPS goal, employees receive awards of up to $600 based on their performance and work status. Additionally, Tampa Bay Times named the health system a Top Workplace.