Scrubs
MARCH 9, 2023
Angel McCullough is the director of nursing at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, but she recently got a new assignment. Every Tuesday, she visits around a dozen elementary schools in the city to give a lesson on nursing and basic human medicine. It’s part of a new program called the “Mini Nurse Academy,” which is designed to get young students interested in nursing.
Emerging RN Leader
MARCH 5, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN What has been interesting in my leadership development work is examining the trends that emerge over time. We are almost at the end of the first quarter of 2023, and here is what leaders are telling me now: Nursing turnover is about at the same rate as […] The post What’s Trending Now appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
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Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 8, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Anthony Cusimano, technical director, Object First. There’s no sugarcoating it: cybercriminals are attacking the US healthcare industry. The FBI announced recently that healthcare suffered more ransomware attacks than any other industry in 2022. As […] The article How To Prepare For Data Disruption In The Healthcare Industry appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Relias
MARCH 7, 2023
Nurses have one of the most in-demand roles in healthcare, and with a 6% projected job growth rate through 2031, the demand for nurses to fill both vacancies and new roles is only increasing. Given the current and future need for nurses, healthcare organizations must focus on recruiting new nurses, but perhaps more importantly — keeping their nursing staff engaged in clinical practice.
Scrubs
MARCH 7, 2023
Shariya Small wasn’t ready to be a single mom when she gave birth to triplets earlier this year. The 14-year-old resented having to wake up at all hours of the night to change diapers and feed her babies. It was all a little too much for a teenager to handle. All three of her children were born prematurely at 26 weeks, which only complicated the situation.
Emerging RN Leader
MARCH 8, 2023
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Today’s nursing workforce wants their leaders to use less of a traditional style and more of a coaching approach. Transitioning from a traditional leader to a team coach is not always smooth. A coaching mindset means moving from a leadership style focused on fixing team weaknesses to […] The post Developing a Coaching Mindset appeared first on Emerging Nurse Leader.
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Health Populi
MARCH 10, 2023
As our homes and health care services continue to converge, we can see signposts of direct-to-consumer strategies from the pillbox (where DTC is a mature thing) to clinical care in peoples’ hands (and on their preferred technology platforms). Some examples this week make this point, which taken together demonstrate the portfolio of ways more people – as health consumers and caregivers – can engage in their health, well-being, and clinical care.
Scrubs
MARCH 9, 2023
Losing a loved one is never easy. But having an empathetic nurse on hand can make it that much easier to say goodbye. Grayson Moss, an ICU nurse at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia, recently found out how much of a difference his presence can make when a woman nominated him for the DAISY Award , a special honor from the DAISY Foundation for nurses who go above and beyond the demands of the job.
Minority Nurse
MARCH 9, 2023
There is no question that nurses may appear to an outside observer to be primarily task-oriented, but the reality is that an equally important aspect of nursing involves communication with all people, including colleagues and patients. When it comes to authentic and clear communication and the nurturing of functional, healthy relationships, this includes the ability to read, interpret, and respond to one’s emotions and the emotions of others.
Electronic Health Reporter
MARCH 7, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Revenue cycle management solutions provider AGS Health announced the launch of operations in Manila, Philippines. Serving as a strategic growth partner to more than 100 major healthcare providers across the U.S., the expansion will offer […] The article AGS Health Announces Expansion Into The Philippines appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Health Populi
MARCH 8, 2023
Many health citizens in the U.S. would likely skip receiving preventive health care services if the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) coverage for them goes away, a Morning Consult survey found. The first chart illustrates the top-line of this research: that most U.S. adults would not pay out of pocket for several preventive services including tobacco cessation, drug use screening, weight loss measures to prevent obesity-related illnesses, as well as screening for depression or HIV.
Scrubs
MARCH 6, 2023
Tamara Hall is alive and well after a fateful incident with the police on the side of U.S. Highway 17 North in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The authorities received a call that a woman was swerving into the shoulder of the road. They initially thought she might be under the influence of alcohol but it turned out to be something much worse. When the officers pulled her over, Hall told them she was suffering from a debilitating headache, which was affecting her ability to drive.
Northwestern College
MARCH 8, 2023
Medical technology is always advancing – and imaging is a powerful tool for providing medical care. Many diagnostic radiologic examinations can be done without invasive testing. Commonly referred to as […] The post What Kinds of Equipment Does a Radiologic Technologist Use? appeared first on Northwestern College.
Relias
MARCH 7, 2023
Nurses have one of the most in-demand roles in healthcare, and with a 6% projected job growth rate through 2031, the demand for nurses to fill both vacancies and new roles is only increasing. Given the current and future need for nurses, healthcare organizations must focus on recruiting new nurses, but perhaps more importantly — keeping their nursing staff engaged in clinical practice.
Health Populi
MARCH 6, 2023
Most consumers are bullish on the benefits that digital health technologies can play in their health. Most health care practitioners are also positive about the potential of digital health — recognizing room for improvement for better data integration, interoperability, and the opportunity to bridge gaps to achieve health equity and bolster access.
Scrubs
MARCH 9, 2023
The Madera Community Hospital in California closed its doors in January after struggling to pay its bills. But a member of the board recently confirmed that the hospital still owes some $2 million to former employees in the form of unused vacation time, sick time, and other compensation time based on the facility’s records. The non-profit 106-bed facility shut down due to a lack of inpatient stays and management said demand for its services have been declining for years.
KevinMD.com
MARCH 6, 2023
There’s a blog for everyone! Whether you cannot get enough awkward family pictures, epidemiologist input, cat humor, vegetarian cooking recipes, menopause tips, or love to geek out on pie charts – there’s a blogger out there creating content for you. What this means – aside from endless entertainment possibilities – is that no matter how Read more… Blogging for beginners: tips for success in any niche originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
DrChrono
MARCH 8, 2023
Across the healthcare spectrum, providers are battling a familiar foe: delay in payments. This growing problem is exacerbated by complex medical billing management processes, leaving many practices needing help with diminishing margins and cash flow issues. Fortunately, there are solutions available to help providers recover from or avoid these administrative hurdles while improving the status of their revenue cycle management (RCM) practices.
Scrubs
MARCH 8, 2023
A comatose patient at Lehigh Valley Network’s Cedar Crest Hospital in Pittsburg, PA may soon be on her way to the Dominican Republic despite her family wanting to keep her in the U.S. The 46-year-old woman and mother of two was admitted to the facility after suffering an aneurysm. She underwent immediate surgery, but unexpected complications forced the staff to put her in a medically induced coma.
Scrubs
MARCH 9, 2023
Burnout and stress have become prevalent across nurses in the US, and this has contributed to their decision to leave their jobs. According to an Incredible Health survey, 40% of nurses planned to pursue a nursing role elsewhere in 2022. This was motivated by factors such as career advancement opportunities, an improved schedule, and working at their preferred location.
Scrubs
MARCH 6, 2023
Working as a nurse can be traumatizing. According to the National Institute of Health , post-traumatic stress disorder is found in approximately 29% of all ICU nurses, which can last for years on end and even lead to disability in some extreme cases. Low pay, long hours, and staff shortages have only compounded the crisis. And lawmakers in Washington state have proposed a bill that would provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for nurses with PTSD, similar to a 2018 law that provides w
Scrubs
MARCH 10, 2023
Jen Hamilton recently went on TikTok to describe her life-changing encounter with a labor and delivery nurse. She was preparing to welcome her son into the world when he was born stillborn at 39 weeks. She had just gotten her nails and toes done so she could feel beautiful for the delivery. That’s when she noticed that she hadn’t felt her son move all day.
Scrubs
MARCH 7, 2023
On Monday, a judge sentenced Aminata Fofana to three years of a basic level of community control after she pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a nursing home resident in 2021. The incident occurred during her time at the Lewis Center nursing home in Capri Gardens, Ohio. Fofana was working as a nurse looking after the residents.
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