“To every complex question there is a simple answer and it is wrong”  (H.L. Mencken) As life throws things on us, we are all forced to make decision daily. Since life does not award us time out to answer the Read more »

Yes! Prophecy assessments are written and validated, including the new grad population to ensure that there is no adverse impact to this group. Prophecy assessments can assist in the selection of the best RN new grads coming out of school and into the workforce.
Everyone deserves a good start, so let’s work together to increase the likelihood of your new grads fitting in well with the specialty area and organizational atmosphere your veterans are accustomed to enjoying. Read more »

Prophecy enjoyed the honor of being a featured blogger on Concerro’s blog! In short, the blog focused on the top 5 benefits of keeping your healthcare workforce at a high level of engagement.  Be sure to read the full blog Read more »

How do you make employee engagement a priority while improving workplace quality? As healthcare reform begins in earnest and the extent of its impact becomes clear, healthcare organizations will need to place renewed focus on the morale of those individuals who are working so hard with so much less.
As a cost-effective method to attract and retain motivated workers and increase morale, efforts to increase employee engagement will become a lifeline for hospitals, especially as economic conditions improve and competition for top talent increases. Read more »

Believe it or not, many hospitals, healthcare facilities, and staffing agencies are still behind the times when it comes to administering nurse competency exams. These organizations still rely on Pen & Paper tests to assess nursing job knowledge, skills, and abilities. Pen & paper assessments cause efficiency and validity breakdowns for many reasons. All of these challenges can be eliminated by using online healthcare competency testing (if the vendor’s software meets these requirements). And, organizations can leverage the online platform to transition facility-owned assessments online. Read more »

Over the next few years, physicians and medical administration alike will be pushing forward in the quest for an EMR. With incentives for adopting earlier rather than later offering extra financial advantages, current EMRs on the market seem to have the edge on competitors. Read more »

The growth of new health information technologies is spurring on a communication revolution pointed towards delivering better health care and encouraging proactive health strategies. Where do PHRs fall in the mix of eHealth developments? Read more »

Amistaff continues to raise standards of validated exam development by releasing the new RN Med/Surg Exam and RN Pharmacology Exam. Utilizing a competency exam validation process uniquely designed for the healthcare industry, hospitals and healthcare staffing firms receive access to exams statistically proven to hire and retain the most qualified personnel for healthcare positions. Read more »

Healthcare Reform has topped the headlines for 18+ months.This week we turn our attention to reform alternatives beyond those typically proposed to continue stirring the passion pot! Read more »

In observance of National Patient Safety Awareness Week, the ECRI Institute is offering a free communications risk analysis through Saturday, March 13, 2010. Read more »