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Editor's Picks
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Nursing Work Conditions at ANCC-Rated Hospitals Studied
My colleague, Janice Simmons, writes about a study examining nurse working conditions at ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® (MRP) hospitals. MRP hospitals have been cited for promoting better patient safety and outcomes, but the study found they may not necessarily be providing better working conditions for nurses. Particularly in the area of scheduling and job demands, non-MRP hospitals are comparable to MRP-designated hospitals, according to researchers from the University of Maryland School of Nursing.[Read More]
Nurses Allege Employment Discrimination at SF Hospitals
HealthLeaders Media HR editor, John Commins, examines a situation in California where a nursing union is alleging discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, and national origin. The California Nurses Association has asked the San Francisco Human Rights Commission to investigate its allegations of "systematic" employment discrimination at Sutter Health's California Pacific Medical Center and St. Luke's Hospital.[Read More]
Fear of Falling Can Lead to Falls, Researchers Conclude
Providers should be more attentive to asking patients about fall fears because the answers might be helpful in designing fall prevention efforts, a study suggests. [Read More]
Palliative Care for Cancer Patients Prolongs Life, Study Finds
Researchers found that among patients with end-stage metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer, early palliative care also leads to significant improvements in quality of life compared to patients who receive standard care.[Read More]
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NurseLeaders Forum
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Hospital Staffing Incentives: A Critical Tool
Contributor Bonnie L. Barndt-Maglio, PhD, RN, makes the case that a well-defined incentive program can be a powerful tool to increase workforce capacity when patient volume or intensity increases [Read More]
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Business Rx
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Care Coalition Chips Away at Transition Problems
Sometimes transitioning patients to the next level of care can be a chore. There are several different types of agencies (home health, nursing homes, hospices) and several individual agencies within those types, all requiring different information to accept a referral. This can cause aggravation and, more importantly, delays.[Read More]
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Sponsored Headlines
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Nursing Headlines
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What to tell patients when trials go awry
The New York Times/AP ? August 24, 2010
U.S. Inaction Lets Look-Alike Tubes Kill Patients
The New York Times ? August 23, 2010
Hospital MRSA Prevention Policies Widespread, Varied
HealthLeaders Media ? August 19, 2010
Duluth nurses set the stage for 24-hour strike
Minneapolis Star Tribune ? August 19, 2010
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Audio Conferences/Webcasts
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October 8: Nursing Orientation: Tools and Evidence-Based Best Practices to Engage New Hires
November 4: Nursing Accountability: Promote Personal Commitments with Proven Cutting-Edge Strategies
December 8: Nurse Retention and Workforce Planning: Meaningful Recognition Strategies for Building a Healthy Work Environment
On Demand: Shared Governance in Nursing: Case Studies in Collaborative Decision-Making
On Demand: Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators: Engage Nurses in Quality Improvement and Improve Patient Outcomes
On Demand: Horizontal Hostility in Nursing: Proven Organizational Strategies for Effective Communication and Collaboration
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Beyond Going Green
Expectations for environmental sustainability and stewardship are growing as healthcare leaders face heightened scrutiny from government and community. [Read More]
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Creating Stroke Systems of Care
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If U.S. healthcare is headed toward a model that eliminates fragmentation and emphasizes continuity and cooperation, stroke care may be leading the way and making a difference in patients' lives. [Read More] |
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Audio Feature
Lessons Learned for Keeping RAC at Bay
Karen Bowden, president of ClaimTrust Consulting Services, a Tennessee-based in-hospital revenue cycle consulting firm, discusses what lessons her company has learned to help guide facilities through a RAC audit. [Listen Now]
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