AONL

Content by and about the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL).

During the 2018-2019 legislative season, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) fellow Ellen Kurtzman, PhD, RN, was positioned in the office of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Cal., where she observed how nurses, physicians and other health care stakeholders delivered their policy messages.
The authors of “I can’t breathe”: A Call for Antiracist Nursing Practice wrote the killing of George Floyd by a police officer during the COVID-19 pandemic “brought the effects of structural racism on Black Americans into focus.
Kaiser Health News reports manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies warned shortages could last for years unless the government intervenes.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revised guidance issued in June 2020 transitioning states to routine oversight and survey activities at long-term care facilities after limits had been imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of its “Wear A Mask” initiative, the American Hospital Association (AHA) developed new content, collaborating to share resources for the field and amplifying key public health messages.
Actionable data is a key component of any successful initiative. In the virtual workshop, Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes, experts will share best practices for collecting, evaluating and transforming data into action.
The American Academy of Nursing named five nurse leaders as Living Legends, the highest honor the academy awards. The nurse leaders are recognized for contributions affecting the direction of the profession and the well-being of individuals across the globe.
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter urging Congressional leadership to include a list of shared nursing priorities in future COVID-19 legislation.
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) hosted a webinar, Nursing’s Role in Health Equity, Public Health Emergencies, and COVID-19: Critical Issues for The Future of Nursing 2020-2030.