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While COVID-19 patient hospitalization rates are lower this year than in previous years, experts agree there are likely more infections than captured by current surveillance systems.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality will hold a webinar on the Veterans Health Administration journey to become a high-reliability organization on Sept. 26 from 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Although 27% of respondents said they had a negative perception of telemedicine before trying it, 90%, after trying it, 90% said they would recommend it to someone who has not used it, a survey found.
Rural communities and health systems are utilizing telehealth and digital platforms and tools to address a lack of specialty providers in rural regions.
Nurse leaders should be aware of three technological innovations improving care, notes HealthLeaders.
Patient care staff at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles can take 10- to 20-minute work breaks in one of 13 “serenity lounges” equipped with massage chairs, aromatherapy oils and artwork.
A work environment with organizational trust contributes to oncology nurses’ speaking up to prevent medical errors and improve patient care, according to a study.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services last week released a proposed rule that would impose minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities ─ including skilled nursing facilities ─ participating in Medicare and Medicaid.
AONL will hold a webinar exploring ways nurse leaders can use social media to influence nursing on Sept. 13 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET.
Kit Bredimus, DNP, RN, CNO of Midland Memorial Hospital in Midland, Texas, discusses how he provided updates to the media about the COVID-19 crisis and how individuals could mitigate the spread.