Headline
The latest stories from AHA Today.
This week the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to establish a “Birthing-Friendly” designation to drive improvements in perinatal health outcomes and maternal health equity.
A team composed of a maternal-fetal medicine physician, a cardiologist and an RN who serves as the program coordinator meet with patients to get a full understanding of their health histories and take steps to manage their cardiovascular disorders—the leading cause of maternal death.
To avert the need for hourly blood tests to keep their COVID-19 patients’ diabetes under control and reduce their own exposure to the coronavirus
This week the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) announced a $5 million commitment to recruit RNs
A “buddy” staffing model at a 275-bed acute care community-based hospital in the Northeast promoted efficiency
In a recent Nursing Economic$ article, editorial board member Therese Fitzpatrick, PhD, RN, talked with Nancy Valentine, PhD, RN, about ways to support front-line nurses
Nurse leaders found creative ways of responding to hospital staffing challenges this year.
Staffing shortages, vaccine distrust and community incivility in hospitals and health systems are on the rise
By employing system stewardship and promoting shared responsibility, health
To address a sharp rise in health care-associated pressure injuries (HAPIs) and caregiver injuries associated with proning patients