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Using an automated regular blood pressure cuff for all arm circumferences resulted in inaccurate readings, according to a study.
In an American Hospital Association podcast, Cedars-Sinai Vice President of Community Engagement Jonathan Schreiber discusses how the health system provides better care through impactful community programs.
The American Hospital Association will hold a webinar about how Minnesota and M Health Fairview are addressing the workforce crisis on Aug. 17 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.
An interactive learning module and resource toolbox enables nurses to provide best practices in LGBTQIA+ health care.
A greater number of registered nurses and licensed practical/vocational nurses passed the Next Generation National Council Licensure Examination, compared with the prior exam.
WellSpan offers flexible scheduling options, well-being programs and competitive benefits to retain nurses, according to AONL member Kasey Paulus, MBA, RN.
Health care organizations should make significant technology investments to support safe and effective nurse staffing, and to build nurse confidence regarding staffing, according to a Nurse Leader article.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services this week announced the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience model to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia, enabling them to stay in their homes and reducing the strain on unpaid caregivers.
The National Institutes of Health this week opened enrollment for clinical trials to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of at least four potential treatments for long COVID in adults.
The American Hospital Association’s Rebuilding Health explores how hospitals and health systems have helped to build healthier communities and reimagine health care delivery after the pandemic.