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A United Nations food agency called the H5N1 bird flu virus an “unprecedented” food security risk requiring a coordinated global response.
An American Journal of Infection Control study found training 13 individuals as “agents of change” to improve hand hygiene rates on two hospital units did not significantly improve hand hygiene long-term.
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation launched an initiative to mark Health Workforce Well-Being Day on March 18.
The National Academy of Medicine released a YouTube clip showing that addressing health worker burnout is a proven strategy for improving patient care.
Hospital patients reported improvements in their overall care experience and perception of safety alongside gains in key safety outcomes, according to an American Hospital Association and Press Ganey report.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it is ending four payment models early, terminating each by the end of this year.
Cutting Medicaid will harm urban and rural communities and drive up the cost of everyone’s care, says Elaine Batchlor, MPH, MD, CEO of MLK Community Healthcare, Los Angeles.
As health systems implement virtual nursing technology, leaders need to determine which options best suit the needs of their workforce and each patient population.
The Nurses on Boards Coalition has developed materials to prepare nurses for board service and communicate the value nurses bring to boards.
AONL joined more than 260 organizations in signing letters to the leaders of the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees and the Senate Finance Committee expressing their support for legislation to enable nurse practitioners to practice to the full extent of their education and…