Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership Articles
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ChristianaCare recognized for emergency nurse excellence
Wilmington, Del.-based ChristianaCare is the only national winner of the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing's 2024 National Certification Champion Award for health systems. -
The prevalence of harmful diagnostic errors: Study
Among 9,147 hospitalized patients who received general medical care, an estimated 653 experienced a harmful diagnostic error, according to research published in BMJ. -
ANCC to launch new credential
Beginning Dec. 1, hospitals will be eligible to apply for a new credential offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. -
California hospital responds to lawsuit over denied emergency abortion
Providence said it is taking action after the California attorney general filed a lawsuit against one of its hospitals that allegedly denied a woman an emergency abortion. -
Connecticut nurses vote 'no confidence' in CNO
In late September, 133 nurses at Waterbury (Conn.) Hospital voted "no confidence" in Chief Nursing Officer Michelle Diaz, BSN, RN, and demanded her dismissal. -
Connecticut law aims to improve safety of home health staff
A new Connecticut law provides home healthcare workers with greater protections when visiting patients, NBC Connecticut reported Sept. 30. -
An 'underutilized' drug for C. diff infections
St. Louis-based Washington University School of Medicine researchers found that fidaxomicin, a treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection, has increased in use but "remains underutilized." -
Hospitals push flu shots ahead of virus season
Hospitals and health systems are working diligently to vaccinate community members and staff against influenza before virus season ramps up. -
Leading causes of death by age group
Motor vehicle accidents were the leading cause of death for children, while accidental poisoning, cancer and heart attack were the leading causes of death for adults, according to a report from USAFacts, a nonprofit organization that conducts data analysis. -
California sues Providence hospital over denied emergency abortion
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Eureka, Calif.-based Providence St. Joseph Hospital after a woman was denied an emergency abortion. -
Risk of heart defects higher in children conceived with ART: Study
A new study has found that children conceived through assisted reproductive technology face higher risk of congenital heart defects. -
The 'infectious energy' for zero harm at University Hospitals
In February, leaders of Cleveland-based University Hospitals realized two intensive care units at one of the system's 21 hospitals were not achieving zero harm. After encouraging front-line workers to find their own solution, the units reported "breathtaking results," according to Peter Pronovost, MD, PhD. -
XEC variant gains traction
After its detection in 28 countries, the CDC began tracking the proportions of COVID-19 variant XEC. -
White House unveils new efforts to curb gun violence: 3 healthcare takeaways
The Biden administration on Sept. 26 unveiled a suite of new efforts to combat gun violence, including directives to ensure healthcare providers are reimbursed for firearm safety counseling. -
Advocate tests 3 virtual nursing models
As healthcare searches for the ideal virtual nursing model, Advocate Health has been experimenting with several frameworks since January 2023, according to Jane Dus, DNP, RN, chief nursing officer of Advocate's Midwest region. -
RSV may be linked to sudden infant deaths, study suggests
An off-season spike in respiratory syncytial virus may have contributed to a rise in sudden unexpected infant deaths during the pandemic, according to a new study from researchers at Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine. -
Healthcare zooms in on maternal care improvements: What to know
Hospitals are finding new ways to provide maternal care amid OB-GYN unit closures and growing research about maternal care deficiencies. -
Century-old New York City home health agency abruptly shutters
In a sudden move, the Visiting Nurse Association of Staten Island ended operations, laying off its nursing and selling its assets after over 100 years in service, SILive.com reported Sept. 27. -
North Carolina to require armed police in hospitals: 4 things to know
Starting Oct. 1, a new North Carolina law will require hospitals to have an armed law enforcement officer in emergency departments, The Carolina Journal reported Sept. 26. -
Scope of practice, title feuds: 3 notes
In recent years, debates over scopes of practice and titles have intensified among associations representing physicians, advanced practice providers and other healthcare professionals.
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