https://dossier.com/resources/blog-news/ Explore the latest in the world of competency from the leader in competency management. en-us https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/24/new-nurse-onboarding-the-complete-guide/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/24/new-nurse-onboarding-the-complete-guide/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT The first 90 days shape whether a new nurse thrives or walks away. Strong onboarding reduces first-year turnover, shortens time to competence, and protects patient General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/22/leadership-styles-in-nursing-a-complete-guide/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/22/leadership-styles-in-nursing-a-complete-guide/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT Nursing leadership is not one-size-fits-all. The best nurse leaders shift their approach based on the situation, the team, and the stakes involved. This guide defines General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/17/clinical-ladder-programs-how-they-work-with-examples/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/17/clinical-ladder-programs-how-they-work-with-examples/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT A clinical ladder program is a structured, multi-level framework that lets nurses advance in their careers by demonstrating growing clinical expertise, leadership, and professional contribution General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/15/what-are-qsen-competencies-nurses-guide/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/15/what-are-qsen-competencies-nurses-guide/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:12 GMT QSEN competencies are six core areas of knowledge, skills, and attitudes that nurses need to continuously improve the quality and safety of patient care. Developed General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/10/nursing-competency-checklist-free-template/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/10/nursing-competency-checklist-free-template/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:50 GMT A nursing competency checklist is a structured tool used to verify that a nurse can safely and correctly perform the specific skills required for their General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/08/healthcare-lms-how-to-choose-the-right-platform/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/08/healthcare-lms-how-to-choose-the-right-platform/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:00:43 GMT A healthcare LMS (learning management system) is software built to deliver, track, and document training, competencies, and continuing education for clinical and non-clinical staff. To General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/03/what-is-a-career-ladder-complete-guide-for-nurses/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/03/what-is-a-career-ladder-complete-guide-for-nurses/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:00:18 GMT A career ladder is a structured framework that maps out the sequential steps, roles, and skill requirements an employee follows to advance within an organization. General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/01/what-is-a-clinical-ladder-in-nursing-definitive-guide/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/09/01/what-is-a-clinical-ladder-in-nursing-definitive-guide/ Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT A clinical ladder in nursing is a structured career advancement framework that lets registered nurses progress through defined levels, usually four or five, by demonstrating General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2026/08/14/joint-commission-survey-readiness-competency-management/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/08/14/joint-commission-survey-readiness-competency-management/ Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:51:33 GMT Joint Commission surveys are an important part of ensuring hospitals maintain high standards for patient safety and quality. For healthcare leaders, they also require being General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2026/03/13/ai-is-forcing-a-workforce-reckoning-in-healthcare/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/03/13/ai-is-forcing-a-workforce-reckoning-in-healthcare/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:12:22 GMT That was the central question we explored at the recent HIMSS Northern California Chapter event in San Francisco, hosted by Dossier in partnership with the General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2026/02/19/why-workforce-readiness-cant-be-measured-once-a-year/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/02/19/why-workforce-readiness-cant-be-measured-once-a-year/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:54:27 GMT For decades, healthcare organizations have treated workforce readiness as a scheduled event. Annual competencies are completed. Documentation is filed. Leaders gain a sense of reassurance https://dossier.com/blog/2026/02/05/real-time-visibility-real-world-impact-why-data-driven-competency-is-the-future-of-care-quality/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/02/05/real-time-visibility-real-world-impact-why-data-driven-competency-is-the-future-of-care-quality/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:48:24 GMT Rising patient acuity, workforce instability, and regulatory pressure are making real-time visibility into staff competency essential for safe, high-quality care delivery. Real-time competency data is https://dossier.com/blog/2026/01/30/what-the-healthcare-workforce-crisis-means-for-nurse-leaders/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/01/30/what-the-healthcare-workforce-crisis-means-for-nurse-leaders/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:19:00 GMT The healthcare workforce is in a period of significant disruption, as evidenced by persistent retirements, elevated turnover, rising clinical complexity, increasing digital skill expectations, and https://dossier.com/blog/2026/01/27/burnout-retention-and-the-digital-connection-rebuilding-workforce-resilience/ https://dossier.com/blog/2026/01/27/burnout-retention-and-the-digital-connection-rebuilding-workforce-resilience/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:43:43 GMT Few issues strain the healthcare workforce as persistently—and as deeply—as burnout. Long hours, documentation overload, staffing shortages, and unclear advancement pathways all compound the emotional https://dossier.com/blog/2025/12/01/ehr-optimization-usability-what-nurse-leaders-must-know-to-improve-workflow-and-patient-care/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/12/01/ehr-optimization-usability-what-nurse-leaders-must-know-to-improve-workflow-and-patient-care/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:25:43 GMT Electronic health records (EHRs) were never designed to burden clinicians, but, over time, that’s exactly what happened. In the latest session of Dossier’s Nursing Informatics General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2025/11/05/from-paper-to-platform-what-nurse-leaders-gain-when-competency-goes-digital/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/11/05/from-paper-to-platform-what-nurse-leaders-gain-when-competency-goes-digital/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:25:44 GMT For years, hospitals have digitized nearly every aspect of care, from EHRs and scheduling to staffing analytics. Yet one of the most critical components of General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2025/10/09/an-overview-of-tsam-components/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/10/09/an-overview-of-tsam-components/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:30:06 GMT Fragmented, inconsistent competency programs quietly cost health systems in two ways that matter most: wasted time and compromised patient safety. When every unit defines competent https://dossier.com/blog/2025/10/07/ai-predictive-analytics-in-nursing-informatics-smarter-care-starts-here/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/10/07/ai-predictive-analytics-in-nursing-informatics-smarter-care-starts-here/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 19:23:27 GMT Artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics are no longer just buzzwords—they’re transforming the way healthcare teams anticipate patient needs, streamline workflows, and ultimately improve outcomes. https://dossier.com/blog/2025/10/07/dossier-expands-access-to-tsam-orientation-model/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/10/07/dossier-expands-access-to-tsam-orientation-model/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:23:54 GMT San Francisco, CA — 10/7/2025 – Dossier, a digital competency management platform for healthcare, announced a new collaboration with Mayo Clinic to expand access to In the News https://dossier.com/blog/2025/09/18/from-orientation-to-retention-the-executive-case-for-digital-competency-management/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/09/18/from-orientation-to-retention-the-executive-case-for-digital-competency-management/ Thu, 18 Sep 2025 18:08:10 GMT Workforce retention is no longer just an HR metric—it’s a strategic differentiator that determines whether a hospital thrives or struggles. Why Retention is Now a https://dossier.com/blog/2025/09/17/dossier-appoints-andrea-fiumicelli-as-chairman-of-the-board/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/09/17/dossier-appoints-andrea-fiumicelli-as-chairman-of-the-board/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:53:16 GMT Former Dedalus Group CEO brings decades of global healthcare software leadership to Dossier’s competency and compliance platform [San Francisco, CA & Oslo, Norway, Sept 15, In the News https://dossier.com/blog/2025/09/16/the-hidden-cost-of-incompetence-why-executives-cant-ignore-competency-management/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/09/16/the-hidden-cost-of-incompetence-why-executives-cant-ignore-competency-management/ Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:51:16 GMT Competency isn’t just a clinical concern—it’s a financial, compliance, and reputational risk. Picture this: a Joint Commission survey is on the horizon. Educators scramble through https://dossier.com/blog/2025/09/11/the-compliance-trap-why-good-enough-isnt-good-anymore/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/09/11/the-compliance-trap-why-good-enough-isnt-good-anymore/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:47:07 GMT With shifting regulations, evolving care models, and workforce pressures mounting, hospitals that rely on manual tracking systems or outdated learning management tools are walking a https://dossier.com/blog/2025/09/11/from-competency-to-confidence-how-evidence-based-training-drives-better-care/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/09/11/from-competency-to-confidence-how-evidence-based-training-drives-better-care/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:46:55 GMT From Competency to Confidence: How Evidence-Based Training Drives Better Care Evidence-based training and digital competency management aren’t just about compliance—they’re how healthcare organizations build safer https://dossier.com/blog/2025/08/28/rebuilding-confidence-in-the-post-covid-workforce-training-for-a-virtual-future/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/08/28/rebuilding-confidence-in-the-post-covid-workforce-training-for-a-virtual-future/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:05:52 GMT As virtual care expands and generational turnover accelerates, healthcare leaders face a new challenge: how to build confidence and compliance across a hybrid nursing workforce. Checklists https://dossier.com/blog/2025/08/14/from-monitoring-to-mentoring-why-virtual-nursing-needs-new-competency-models/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/08/14/from-monitoring-to-mentoring-why-virtual-nursing-needs-new-competency-models/ Thu, 14 Aug 2025 18:54:51 GMT Virtual nursing is no longer just a staffing workaround. It’s a strategic evolution—and it’s changing how healthcare systems must think about competency. A 2024 whitepaper Checklists https://dossier.com/blog/2025/08/04/virtual-care-isnt-coming-its-here-why-competency-strategy-must-catch-up/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/08/04/virtual-care-isnt-coming-its-here-why-competency-strategy-must-catch-up/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:33:56 GMT 8/4 91% of U.S. health systems have implemented telehealth. 71% are actively expanding it. But many still rely on outdated training and competency models that Checklists https://dossier.com/blog/2025/07/23/forging-the-future-how-nurse-executive-competency-planning-builds-stronger-cno-pipelines/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/07/23/forging-the-future-how-nurse-executive-competency-planning-builds-stronger-cno-pipelines/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:08:56 GMT 7/23 Every Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) starts somewhere—but without a clear development path, even the most promising leaders can struggle to rise. Hospitals increasingly recognize https://dossier.com/blog/2025/07/16/bridging-generations-boosting-readiness-how-virtual-nursing-opens-the-door-to-competency-innovation/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/07/16/bridging-generations-boosting-readiness-how-virtual-nursing-opens-the-door-to-competency-innovation/ Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:55:14 GMT Virtual nursing is doing more than just filling staffing gaps—it’s reframing how organizations attract, support, and retain nurses across generations. When WellSpan Health launched its https://dossier.com/blog/2025/07/09/top-5-workforce-competency-challenges-in-hospitals-and-how-to-solve-them/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/07/09/top-5-workforce-competency-challenges-in-hospitals-and-how-to-solve-them/ Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:04:40 GMT Whether you’re training a new grad nurse or preparing for your next audit, one reality is clear: managing workforce competency has never been more complex. https://dossier.com/blog/2025/06/18/safer-together-how-indiana-university-health-built-a-stronger-workplace-violence-prevention-strategy/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/06/18/safer-together-how-indiana-university-health-built-a-stronger-workplace-violence-prevention-strategy/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:29:14 GMT Workplace violence in healthcare isn’t just a frontline issue—it’s an enterprise-wide risk. Nearly 50% of healthcare workers have reported workplace violence (WPV) incidents in the https://dossier.com/blog/2025/06/11/empowering-nurse-leaders-through-peer-led-development-a-cedars-sinai-quality-initiative/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/06/11/empowering-nurse-leaders-through-peer-led-development-a-cedars-sinai-quality-initiative/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:38:48 GMT Leadership development in nursing isn’t just a professional goal—it’s a system-wide necessity. At the AONL 2025 Conference, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center presented a powerful model for https://dossier.com/blog/2025/05/31/the-flexible-workforce-floating-staff-without-compromising-safety-culture-or-compliance/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/05/31/the-flexible-workforce-floating-staff-without-compromising-safety-culture-or-compliance/ Sat, 31 May 2025 15:22:32 GMT Floating staff into unfamiliar units keeps schedules covered, but when clinicians work outside their verified competencies it introduces real safety and compliance risk. A nurse https://dossier.com/blog/2025/05/07/more-than-a-checklist/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/05/07/more-than-a-checklist/ Wed, 07 May 2025 02:11:35 GMT In today’s healthcare environment, workforce readiness isn’t just a departmental concern—it’s a system-wide imperative. From critical care units to outpatient clinics, HR departments to imaging https://dossier.com/blog/2025/04/24/future-proofing-nurse-leadership-why-competency-management-is-the-cornerstone-of-clinical-excellence/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/04/24/future-proofing-nurse-leadership-why-competency-management-is-the-cornerstone-of-clinical-excellence/ Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:00:08 GMT As healthcare organizations confront compounding challenges—clinical workforce shortages, value-based care pressures, and digital transformation mandates—executive teams are being called to rethink how leadership is cultivated, General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2025/02/28/building-competency-from-day-one-the-role-of-technology-in-onboarding-new-nurses/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/02/28/building-competency-from-day-one-the-role-of-technology-in-onboarding-new-nurses/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:13:37 GMT Nearly a decade ago, I began my nursing career and advanced to Nurse Manager within the largest rural health system in the U.S. Starting a General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2025/01/28/unlocking-time-for-care-digital-solutions-for-nurse-manager-retention/ https://dossier.com/blog/2025/01/28/unlocking-time-for-care-digital-solutions-for-nurse-manager-retention/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:58:46 GMT Nurse managers are critical to healthcare success, yet they face escalating challenges—high turnover, role complexity, and mounting administrative demands. According to the AONL-Laudio Fall 2024 General Nursing https://dossier.com/blog/2024/12/19/mtip-acquires-majority-stake-in-dossier-solutions-in-partnership-with-peakstone/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/12/19/mtip-acquires-majority-stake-in-dossier-solutions-in-partnership-with-peakstone/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:56:46 GMT Dossier to Drive Innovation and Advance Healthcare Competency Management OSLO & SAN FRANCISCO, December 19, 2024 – Dossier Solutions, a leading healthcare competency management SaaS In the News https://dossier.com/blog/2024/11/21/data-driven-healthcare-how-real-time-competency-tracking-improves-patient-outcomes/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/11/21/data-driven-healthcare-how-real-time-competency-tracking-improves-patient-outcomes/ Thu, 21 Nov 2024 08:19:15 GMT As healthcare systems increasingly adopt new technologies and face rising patient demands, providing excellent patient care relies not only on skilled professionals but also on https://dossier.com/blog/2024/11/12/preceptors-playbook-leveraging-technology-for-better-outcomes/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/11/12/preceptors-playbook-leveraging-technology-for-better-outcomes/ Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:39:48 GMT Preceptors are often experienced clinicians who mentor and guide new nurses or healthcare staff through hands-on learning experiences in real-world environments. This is a critical https://dossier.com/blog/2024/10/14/healthcare-employee-retention-how-digital-tools-are-shaping-the-future/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/10/14/healthcare-employee-retention-how-digital-tools-are-shaping-the-future/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:19:04 GMT High turnover rates not only affect patient care but also add financial burdens to institutions struggling to maintain continuity and quality. With rising employment rates https://dossier.com/blog/2024/10/11/combatting-compassion-fatigue-in-healthcare-how-competency-tools-are-supporting-emotional-resilience/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/10/11/combatting-compassion-fatigue-in-healthcare-how-competency-tools-are-supporting-emotional-resilience/ Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:16:15 GMT Compassion fatigue (CF) is a significant challenge for healthcare workers, especially during times of crisis. Long shifts, high patient loads, and the emotional toll of https://dossier.com/blog/2024/09/30/navigating-the-surge-in-hospital-layoffs-how-digital-competency-management-tools-like-dossier-can-help/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/09/30/navigating-the-surge-in-hospital-layoffs-how-digital-competency-management-tools-like-dossier-can-help/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 21:36:51 GMT In recent months, the healthcare industry has witnessed a concerning trend: a significant increase in hospital layoffs. From small community hospitals to large healthcare systems, https://dossier.com/blog/2024/09/12/from-paper-to-prestige-how-digital-systems-can-support-your-magnet-recognition/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/09/12/from-paper-to-prestige-how-digital-systems-can-support-your-magnet-recognition/ Thu, 12 Sep 2024 18:34:47 GMT Achieving the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet® status isn’t just an accolade—it’s a testament to an organization’s commitment to nursing excellence and patient care. https://dossier.com/blog/2024/09/04/advancing-healthcare-excellence-a-strategic-guide-to-the-tiered-skills-acquisition-model/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/09/04/advancing-healthcare-excellence-a-strategic-guide-to-the-tiered-skills-acquisition-model/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:46:44 GMT Today’s health systems are navigating some of the toughest workforce conditions in memory, from persistent staffing shortages to high turnover among new and experienced nurses https://dossier.com/blog/2024/08/28/empowering-pharmacy-teams-how-digital-competency-management-transforms-performance-and-patient-care/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/08/28/empowering-pharmacy-teams-how-digital-competency-management-transforms-performance-and-patient-care/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:43:45 GMT Pharmacies play a crucial role in the healthcare ecosystem, acting as the final checkpoint before patients receive their medications. With the growing complexity of treatments https://dossier.com/blog/2024/07/15/the-evolution-of-nursing-education-embracing-digital-learning-and-continuous-professional-development/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/07/15/the-evolution-of-nursing-education-embracing-digital-learning-and-continuous-professional-development/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 19:13:32 GMT Nearly overnight, nursing education has shifted from classroom-and-binder tradition to digital, on-demand, continuous learning, and the clinicians who keep pace are the ones who stay https://dossier.com/blog/2024/06/21/unlocking-the-roi-of-digitizing-competency-management/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/06/21/unlocking-the-roi-of-digitizing-competency-management/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:53:16 GMT The push toward digitization has become a central strategy for healthcare organizations aiming to enhance operational efficiency, improve patient outcomes, and streamline workforce management. One https://dossier.com/blog/2024/05/15/healthcare-competency-platform-demonstrates-enterprise-level-security-standards/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/05/15/healthcare-competency-platform-demonstrates-enterprise-level-security-standards/ Wed, 15 May 2024 17:09:08 GMT [SAN FRANCISCO, May 8, 2024] – Dossier Inc., a healthcare competency platform supporting care team training and education around the world, has achieved SOC 2 In the News https://dossier.com/blog/2024/05/10/remaining-mindful-in-the-age-of-ai/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/05/10/remaining-mindful-in-the-age-of-ai/ Fri, 10 May 2024 17:07:22 GMT Remaining Mindful in the Age of AI I have had so much joy the past year with all the new large language models (LLMs) and https://dossier.com/blog/2024/03/21/healthcare-education-for-the-future/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/03/21/healthcare-education-for-the-future/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:45:05 GMT It’s Time to Flip the Classroom Education is the foundation of progress, and as the world continues to evolve, so must our approach to learning. https://dossier.com/blog/2024/03/06/nurses-returning-amidst-surge-healthcare-job-growth-soars-to-32-year-high/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/03/06/nurses-returning-amidst-surge-healthcare-job-growth-soars-to-32-year-high/ Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:47:40 GMT In a recent analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data by Altarum, the healthcare sector has experienced an unprecedented rate of employment growth, marking a https://dossier.com/blog/2024/02/22/microlearning-just-in-time-learning-in-healthcare/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/02/22/microlearning-just-in-time-learning-in-healthcare/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:32:53 GMT Reinforcing Key Concepts for Healthcare Workers on the Go Healthcare professionals face the challenge of staying up-to-date with the latest medical advancements while juggling their https://dossier.com/blog/2024/02/21/german-healthcare-managers-in-norway-to-learn-about-digital-solutions/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/02/21/german-healthcare-managers-in-norway-to-learn-about-digital-solutions/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:39:20 GMT Germany, like Norway, faces challenges in terms of personnel shortages, a baby boom generation heading into retirement at full speed and rising costs in the In the News https://dossier.com/blog/2024/02/08/career-laddering-in-healthcare/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/02/08/career-laddering-in-healthcare/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:18:50 GMT The pursuit of excellence is a journey with no end. One vital milestone along this path for hospitals is the coveted Magnet status, awarded by https://dossier.com/blog/2024/02/07/amplifire-and-dossier-collaborate-to-transform-healthcare-workforce-competency-training/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/02/07/amplifire-and-dossier-collaborate-to-transform-healthcare-workforce-competency-training/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:43:54 GMT Enhancing Healthcare Workforce Competency: A Strategic Partnership Between Amplifire and Dossier Amplifire, the leading adaptive eLearning and content development platform and sponsor of the Healthcare In the News https://dossier.com/blog/2024/01/24/resource-constraints-and-the-patient-experience/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/01/24/resource-constraints-and-the-patient-experience/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:23:55 GMT How rising costs, recruitment challenges, and the great resignation reshaped healthcare and redefined the patient experience The pandemic continues to add pressure to healthcare organizations https://dossier.com/blog/2024/01/19/addressing-preventable-harm-in-healthcare/ https://dossier.com/blog/2024/01/19/addressing-preventable-harm-in-healthcare/ Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:37:40 GMT The statistics regarding preventable harm are alarming. According to the World Health Organization, around 1 in every 10 patients is harmed in healthcare, and more https://dossier.com/blog/2023/12/13/partnership-aims-to-transform-healthcare-education-and-competency-management/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/12/13/partnership-aims-to-transform-healthcare-education-and-competency-management/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:16:27 GMT Elsevier and Dossier advancing care team skills and knowledge Elsevier, a global leader in healthcare and scientific publishing, and Dossier, an innovative digital competency management In the News https://dossier.com/blog/2023/12/07/how-a-strong-competency-program-drives-quality-improvement-in-healthcare/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/12/07/how-a-strong-competency-program-drives-quality-improvement-in-healthcare/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:47:50 GMT Quality improvement in healthcare is crucial to providing safe, effective, and patient-centered care. In recent years, the importance of competency programs has gained significant recognition https://dossier.com/blog/2023/11/28/enhancing-patient-safety-with-digital-competency-platforms/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/11/28/enhancing-patient-safety-with-digital-competency-platforms/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:03:49 GMT In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a significant shift toward digitization and technology adoption. One area where this transformation has been particularly impactful https://dossier.com/blog/2023/11/14/clinical-laddering/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/11/14/clinical-laddering/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:34:56 GMT Reduce Turnover & Elevate Nursing Professional Development Nurses are returning to the workforce after many left during the COVID-19 pandemic for various reasons. There’s even https://dossier.com/blog/2023/10/24/unlocking-the-potential-of-healthcare/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/10/24/unlocking-the-potential-of-healthcare/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:37:19 GMT The Power of Healthcare Software Integration and Digital Competency Management Platforms The healthcare industry is witnessing a dynamic transformation, driven by the integration of software https://dossier.com/blog/2023/08/11/culture-competency-exploring-the-benefits-of-digital-competencies/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/08/11/culture-competency-exploring-the-benefits-of-digital-competencies/ Fri, 11 Aug 2023 21:51:34 GMT Unleashing the Power of Competency Management with Digital Solutions In the fast-paced and dynamic world of healthcare, competency is the cornerstone of success. Competent healthcare https://dossier.com/blog/2023/07/14/transforming-healthcare-through-task-redefinition-rethinking-roles-needs-to-be-on-the-agenda/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/07/14/transforming-healthcare-through-task-redefinition-rethinking-roles-needs-to-be-on-the-agenda/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:06:22 GMT Last week the Dossier team in Norway hosted a webinar spotlighting task distribution in healthcare as key to resolving soaring capacity and staff shortage challenges. https://dossier.com/blog/2023/04/28/5-reasons-why-standardizing-competencies-in-healthcare-is-hard/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/04/28/5-reasons-why-standardizing-competencies-in-healthcare-is-hard/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 19:40:11 GMT Standardizing competencies across a health system has only gotten harder amid ongoing workforce churn and tightening regulatory expectations, yet the payoff of safer care and https://dossier.com/blog/2023/04/25/safety-in-healthcare-updated-statistics-and-solutions/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/04/25/safety-in-healthcare-updated-statistics-and-solutions/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:49:50 GMT Contributor: Ryan Owens PharmD, Editorial Director, Special Publishing American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) What we can do to reduce adverse drug events and medical https://dossier.com/blog/2023/03/24/what-to-expect-from-digitizing-competency-development/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/03/24/what-to-expect-from-digitizing-competency-development/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:21:43 GMT Competency-based training helps healthcare workers achieve the required outcomes for the particular tasks staff are asked to undertake. Competency develops throughout one’s career by way https://dossier.com/blog/2023/03/17/how-digital-competencies-improve-staff-satisfaction/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/03/17/how-digital-competencies-improve-staff-satisfaction/ Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:40:52 GMT Healthcare organizations are adopting technologies to improve workflows, efficiency, and patient care, and staff are grateful. One area in need of digitization that would greatly https://dossier.com/blog/2023/02/23/the-evolution-of-digital-in-healthcare/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/02/23/the-evolution-of-digital-in-healthcare/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 22:55:28 GMT Electronic health records were introduced to the U.S. healthcare system in the 1960s. For the first decade, they were mostly used by the government and https://dossier.com/blog/2023/02/23/why-healthcare-should-ban-competency-management-binders/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/02/23/why-healthcare-should-ban-competency-management-binders/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:54:32 GMT Why Healthcare Should Ban Competency Management Binders Healthcare providers spend considerable time trying to reduce variability in how healthcare is practiced. The goal is to https://dossier.com/blog/2023/01/12/dossier-ashp-launch-only-pharmacy-technician-training-program/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/01/12/dossier-ashp-launch-only-pharmacy-technician-training-program/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:06:39 GMT January 12, 2023 PharmTech Ready helps prepare technician workforce, top priority for pharmacy leaders nationwide Palo Alto, California, January 12, 2023 – To prepare those In the News https://dossier.com/blog/2023/01/12/competency-is-it-the-wonder-drug/ https://dossier.com/blog/2023/01/12/competency-is-it-the-wonder-drug/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:33:41 GMT January 12, 2023 Management Matters Palo Alto, California, January 12, 2023 – Geir Arnhoff, CEO and co-founder of Dossier, Bari Berger and Iris Meyenburg-Altwarg, managing In the News https://dossier.com/blog/2022/12/21/healthcare-in-2023-how-to-stay-one-step-ahead/ https://dossier.com/blog/2022/12/21/healthcare-in-2023-how-to-stay-one-step-ahead/ Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:30:30 GMT I am fortunate to meet and work with some really smart and admirable healthcare executives. I recently had the opportunity to speak with one such https://dossier.com/blog/2022/12/02/addressing-the-healthcare-crisis/ https://dossier.com/blog/2022/12/02/addressing-the-healthcare-crisis/ Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:18:34 GMT How technology is reshaping the clinical pathway and redefining the patient experience The pandemic continues to add pressure to healthcare organizations across the U.S. From https://dossier.com/blog/2022/11/21/6-ways-nurse-educators-benefit-from-digital-competency-management/ https://dossier.com/blog/2022/11/21/6-ways-nurse-educators-benefit-from-digital-competency-management/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:21:09 GMT Paper-based competency management is a drain on healthcare organizational resources. Papers get misplaced. Plan updates are time-consuming. Staff, who are already overworked, are taking paperwork https://dossier.com/blog/2022/11/09/how-digital-competency-management-benefits-managers-and-directors/ https://dossier.com/blog/2022/11/09/how-digital-competency-management-benefits-managers-and-directors/ Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:21:47 GMT Healthcare organization leaders are under enormous pressure to get their institutions operating in the black. Rising costs, staffing shortages, cybersecurity threats, and growing attrition rates https://dossier.com/blog/2022/10/25/how-to-support-healthcare-workers-this-winter/ https://dossier.com/blog/2022/10/25/how-to-support-healthcare-workers-this-winter/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 22:01:13 GMT On the Brink of a ‘Tripledemic’ and a Plan to Support Healthcare Workers The New York Times recently ran an article highlighting concerns about increasing https://dossier.com/blog/2022/03/08/digital-competency-management/ https://dossier.com/blog/2022/03/08/digital-competency-management/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 14:00:11 GMT Throughout the pandemic many healthcare professionals have expanded work functions and taken responsibility for new tasks. This role expansion put a spotlight on the need https://dossier.com/blog/2022/03/08/competence-development-the-path-to-excellence/ https://dossier.com/blog/2022/03/08/competence-development-the-path-to-excellence/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:30:25 GMT A CFO asks a CEO: “What happens if we invest in developing our people and then they leave us?” The CEO responds: “What happens if https://dossier.com/blog/2022/03/08/stopping-the-bleed/ https://dossier.com/blog/2022/03/08/stopping-the-bleed/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:00:43 GMT The Great Resignation is a sad and sobering reality and one we will likely be dealing with for years to come. Our healthcare system has https://dossier.com/blog/2022/01/12/top-3-myths-about-how-we-learn/ https://dossier.com/blog/2022/01/12/top-3-myths-about-how-we-learn/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:27:18 GMT Not everything you know about how we learn is true. In fact, many myths about learning have been proven wrong, but they are so ingrained https://dossier.com/blog/2022/01/12/competency-management-get-more-and-higher-quality-training/ https://dossier.com/blog/2022/01/12/competency-management-get-more-and-higher-quality-training/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:22:49 GMT Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the 2021 Annual OR Manager conference. It was fantastic meeting with and learning from amazing frontline leaders in https://dossier.com/blog/2022/01/12/easing-nursing-shortage-pressure/ https://dossier.com/blog/2022/01/12/easing-nursing-shortage-pressure/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:18:07 GMT Digitizing competencies improves operations, eases resource constraints and creates staff satisfaction & better patient care. Recruitment and retention of Registered Nurses (RNs) are among the