In appreciation of nurses on National RN Recognition Day, Swisslog Healthcare Solutions launches "Thank You for Inspiring Us" video and free CEU program
DENVER, May 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Swisslog Healthcare Solutions (HCS), the leading provider of hospital automation, today launched a video message thanking nurses for their leadership and inspiration to coincide with National Nurses Week. Thank You For Inspiring Us features Swisslog HCS president Mike Hoganson and other employees acknowledging the inspiration that nurses provide them in their work. The video thank you is complemented by the company's free educational program on medication safety for registered nurses.
"This week, and every week, we recognize how nurses are leading the way to better health care," said Hoganson. "Rather than simply thank them for their tireless efforts, we want to give back to those who give so much to their patients, by inviting all registered nurses to participate in a free continuing education opportunity."
Today's nurses are on the front lines of a healthcare transformation. While medication safety is not a new issue, increasing patient loads make it more important than ever that caregivers develop diligent medication handling and administration processes. The free, online Medication Safety program covers:
- Incidence of medication errors, associated costs, and patient mortality
- Sources of medication errors
- Current practices for dispensing patient medications
- Safety and efficiency considerations related to medication administration
- Guidelines and recommendations for reducing the risk of medication errors
- Best practices for administering medications
To find out more about National Nurses week, visit www.nursingworld.org/NationalNursesWeek.
Swisslog Healthcare Solutions is the leading supplier of automation and software solutions for material transport and medication management in healthcare facilities. Swisslog has installed facility-wide and pharmacy automation systems in more than 3,000 hospitals worldwide, including more than 2,000 in North America. Denver-based Swisslog Healthcare Solutions offers total system design, manufacturing, installation and customer support – providing an integrated solution for lean workflow and operations that enhances information access, patient safety and cost efficiency.
About Swisslog
Swisslog designs, develops and delivers efficient automation solutions for forward-thinking hospitals, warehouses and distribution centers. We offer integrated systems and services from a single source – from consulting services to design, implementation and lifetime customer service.
Headquartered in Buchs/Aarau, Switzerland, Swisslog has 2,200 employees in 20 countries worldwide, supporting customers in more than 50 countries. The group's parent company, Swisslog Holding Ltd, is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (security number: 1232462, Telekurs: SLOG, Reuters: SLOG.S). More information on www.swisslog.com/healthcare.
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