Are you passionate about the future of healthcare and eager to learn how proactive strategies, real-world success stories, and cutting-edge innovation are revolutionizing nursing? Here’s a chance to hear inspiring ideas to use at your hospital or clinical practice.

This recent episode of Key into Quality podcast, entitled “The Future of Safety in Nursing: Voices from the Frontline,” hosted guests Jen Cruise and Nina Hawthorne, both nurse administrators at Mayo Clinic, who shared invaluable insights from their extensive nursing experience. Together, they illustrate the essence of Safety 2.0 by demonstrating how proactive strategies and staff empowerment lead to exceptional patient outcomes.

Jen and Nina also delved into their visionary approaches, such as Jen's focus on integrating evidence-based practice into daily nursing activities and Nina's championing of innovation to drive safety. Their dialogue showcased the dedication of nursing leaders at Mayo Clinic in advancing healthcare quality and ensuring that patient needs remain the central focus.

This podcast is ideal for healthcare and hospital leaders, nursing leaders, nurses, quality and safety leaders and staff.

Host: Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/timorgenthaler/

Host: Sheri Nemec| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-sheri-nemec-a627982a/

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Looking to create lasting change in your healthcare team’s approach to hand hygiene? Dive into this episode of Key in to Quality, a Mayo Clinic podcast exploring the impactful topic of hand hygiene with insights from frontline experts. Dr. Melissa Cortez, a hospitalist, and Adam Whitford, an infection prevention expert, share firsthand experiences from Mayo Clinic’s Jacksonville campus on leading effective hand hygiene initiatives.

In this episode entitled “Beyond the Basics: Transforming Hand Hygiene Compliance in Hospitals,” they reveal the secrets to fostering consistent hand hygiene practices—even in busy hospital settings. You’ll learn about innovative techniques like using security cameras to monitor compliance, and how providing specific, actionable feedback can make a real difference. Dr. Cortez and Adam also talk about recognizing “shining stars” on the staff who excel in hand hygiene, showing that a little appreciation can spark widespread engagement.

Packed with practical tips on change management, communication, and behavior reinforcement, this session is perfect for any healthcare leader aiming to boost quality and safety in their organization.

Host: Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/timorgenthaler/

Host: Sheri Nemec| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-sheri-nemec-a627982a/

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Logistical robots are transforming the way hospitals operate, from easing supply transport to enhancing staff efficiency. While these innovations can streamline tasks, allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care, they can also introduce some potential safety concerns.

The latest episode of the Key In To Quality podcast, entitled “Robotics Rx: Revolutionizing Healthcare, Safely,” our guest, Carl Freyholtz, CSP, Safety Coordinator, Quality, Mayo Clinic, explores the groundbreaking integration of robotics in healthcare. The conversation covers the practical applications and safety considerations of using robots in medical settings.

Learn about the real-life impact, including reduced physical strain on workers and improved time management, and explore what the "hospital of the future" could look like. Tune in to understand how robotics could reshape the landscape of healthcare, making it safer and more efficient for everyone involved.

The session is ideal for healthcare leaders and staff, facilities personnel, and staff safety workers.

Host: Timothy Morgenthaler, M.D. | https://www.linkedin.com/in/timorgenthaler/

Host: Sheri Nemec| https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-sheri-nemec-a627982a/

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