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World Password Day 2023 – Password Tips and Best Practices

The HIPAA Journal

Thursday, May 4, 2023, is World Password Day. Passwords were first used to protect accounts against unauthorized access in computing environments in the 1960s. Passwords were first used to protect accounts against unauthorized access in computing environments in the 1960s. We recommend a minimum password length of 14 characters.

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What Is Lateral Violence in Nursing?

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While individual acts of lateral violence can appear relatively harmless, they create a toxic environment that takes a toll on employees’ morale, hindering the success of the healthcare institutions for which they work. Workplace bullying and lateral violence among nurses heighten tension within an already high-stress environment.

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Celebrating Black Nursing Leaders: Mary Howard

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She’s a member of the Community Relations Commission with the city of Columbus, the Board of Directors of CRIS (Community Refugee and Immigration Services), and the United Way Key Club. Howard is an important nursing leader, and we’re pleased to profile her as we celebrate Black History Month with the Black Nursing Leaders Series 2023.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Blake Lynch, AKA Nurse Blake

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His lighthearted videos connect with nurses, nursing students, and healthcare workers worldwide, and he entertains almost 4M followers on social media while lifting healthcare workers across the globe. The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Cara Lunsford

Minority Nurse

The series highlights healthcare leaders who are prominent figures in their organizations and are making transformational impacts in nursing. With my fellow nurses at Children ’ s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), we started the first Supportive Care Committee to ensure nurses had an environment available to help cope with job stress.

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UnitedHealth Group Confirms Data Stolen in Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack

The HIPAA Journal

United Health Group has also confirmed that it has paid out more than $3.3 Patients Report Scam Calls Following Change Healthcare Cyberattack The Minnesota Hospital Association and Minnesota Attorney General have issued warnings as scammers appear to be targeting patients affected by the Change Healthcare ransomware attack.

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Post-Acute Care Training Promotes Employees as an Asset

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It is probably no surprise to you that your post-acute care (PAC) organization’s biggest asset is its employees. Administrators are in a position to recognize their staff’s value and foster a work environment that attracts employees and keeps them coming back. Organizational success is also dependent on retaining your employees.