Nurses have carried a heavy burden since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in March 2020. A year later, we wanted to understand the full scope of the pandemic’s impact on American nurses: what that burden has felt like, the impact of the pandemic on nurses’ physical and mental well-being, and what kind of career […]
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Healthcare Sales Veteran Joins Incredible Health to Help Solve Nationwide Healthcare Staffing Crisis
We are excited to welcome John Eads to the Incredible Health team as Vice President of Sales. John is a healthcare veteran, with more than 25 years of experience building and managing successful sales teams. His experience includes 12 years at athenahealth, where his team’s exponential revenue growth led the company to IPO on NASDAQ. […]
Cybersecurity and Privacy Tips for Medical Information
In an age of increasing data breaches, keeping patients’ medical information secure becomes critical for health care providers. In 1996, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) to protect sensitive patient information from becoming compromised without the patient’s consent or knowledge. In other words, health […]
How to Protect Yourself Against Malpractice: Accident in the Hospital
One of the more dangerous accidents within the hospital setting involves dispensing medication. If a clinician provides the wrong drug or dosage to a patient, it can cause harm to a patient and potentially be considered malpractice. This is just one example of potential malpractice. Malpractice occurs when a provider’s negligent act causes an injury […]
Why We Need More Mental Health Providers
Health care is a human right and that includes mental health care. Period. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1 in 5 American adults have experienced a mental health issue, and 1 in 25 Americans live with serious mental illness, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depression. Unfortunately, about 50% […]
Getting the Most Out of Telehealth Appointments
Since COVID-19, many people have had several doctor’s appointments without ever setting foot in an office. People now communicate with clinicians via electronic means whether that include phone or video. This new wave of communication is known as telemedicine. Telemedicine allows for patients and clinicians to adhere to social distancing practices. It also provides a […]
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Some people say that artificial intelligence is the electricity of the 21st century. In the same sense that discovering electricity shaped a generation, the potential for AI is huge and could cause shockwaves throughout many industries, healthcare included. The definition of AI is the ability of a computer or computer-controlled robot to perform human tasks. […]
Strategic Permanent Nurse Workforce Planning in COVID-19 and Beyond
On February 17th, 2021, Iman Abuzeid, M.D., Co-Founder & CEO of Incredible Health, Javon Bea, CEO of MercyHealth, Debra Potempa, System Chief Nursing Officer of MercyHealth, and Linda Roan, Chief Nursing Officer of Banner Health, discussed how hospitals can use data and automation to enhance their strategic workforce planning, hiring, nurse retention, and patient outcomes. […]
Guide to Patients With Dementia and Alzheimer’s for Nurses and Caregivers
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are debilitating and devastating conditions for the individuals experiencing them, as well as their caregivers. They are both highly prevalent conditions that are becoming increasingly common in Americans over the age of 65. By 2025, as many as 7 million seniors could have Alzheimer’s disease. Barring any significant medical discoveries, this […]
An Update on COVID-19 and Nurse Workload (Interview)
On Monday February 8, 2021, Incredible Health CEO, Iman Abuzeid, spoke with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec of Bloomberg Businessweek Radio to discuss updates on the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinations, and the daunting workload that nurses across the country are still facing. To learn more, listen to the interview here: Full episode available here Photo by […]
Permanent Nurse Workforce Planning in COVID-19 and Beyond
Nurse workforce planning is especially difficult during a global pandemic. With COVID-19 exacerbating longstanding challenges, leaders must innovate to support patient demand, new care models, and technology-enabled care delivery. In this live event recorded on February 10th, 2021, Iman Abuzeid, M.D., Co-Founder & CEO of Incredible Health, David Jones, Chief Human Resources Officer of Stanford […]
Thank You Gifts for Nurses
Nurses perform a vital role in our society, and many people have a nurse that they’ll remember forever. If you’ve had a nurse who went out of their way to provide you or a loved one with excellent care, you may wish to thank them. Some people prefer words over buying gifts. If that’s you, writing a thank you note might be your best option. However, many people enjoy buying gifts for others, and we’ve got you […]
Steps to Writing a Thank You Note for Nurses
Do you remember that nurse who brought you chocolate pudding to take your medication with every night? Or the nurse who read “Where the Wild Things Are?” to help your daughter fall asleep? Are you unsure of how you could thank the nurse for their kind service and commitment? Writing a thank you letter to […]
Showcase what sets your health system apart
Health systems can sell nurse candidates on what makes their hospital a uniquely great place to work with Incredible Health’s Employer Showcase Pages.
11 Alternatives to Bedside Nursing
Not all nurses wear scrubs. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 60 percent of nurses work in hospitals. However, the nursing field offers alternatives to bedside or hospital work. Some people don’t enjoy bedside work. That’s okay! Also, many new nurses struggle to find traditional work within the field. Not everyone wants […]
