Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership Articles
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A growing amputation trend
Since 2001, the number of diagnosed diabetes nationwide has increased by 7%, but the number of amputations among diabetics has grown by 18%, ABC News reported Feb. 19. -
50 years, 9 lessons — 1 CNO on long-term nursing trends
Nancy Bisco, BSN, RN, has many life lessons to share after her 50-year career, most of which was spent in leadership roles. -
Providence details improvements for prevention of sepsis in newborns
Group B streptococcus is notorious for leading to sepsis in newborns. While there are guidelines for treating the condition, adhering to them is not always followed. -
Americans are overdoing 'alone time'
Americans spend far less time face-to-face today than they did 20 years ago, reaching a new low for "social fitness" that spills over to other dimensions of health and wellbeing. -
Emergency physicians relearn how to spot measles amid outbreak
After 23 confirmed measles cases in a U.S. outbreak, emergency departments are retraining their employees, who might be unprepared for clinical diagnoses, ABC News reported Feb. 16. -
Fox Chase researchers find new way to combat C. diff infections
Cancer patients who are given the oral antibiotic vancomycin following stem cell transplants have greatly reduced rates of Clostridioides difficile infections, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia found. -
25 states where virus activity is still high
Most parts of the country have seen hospitalizations for COVID-19, flu and respiratory syncytial virus drop in recent weeks. However, the CDC anticipates the nation could see a second wave of flu and "many more weeks" of disease circulation, according to the latest update on where things stand with respiratory viruses. -
Nurse workforce shows signs of bouncing back
The nursing workforce is 6% larger in 2023 than in 2019, hinting at a bounce back to pre-pandemic numbers, a study found. -
Georgia nurse, hospital associations hold workplace violence summit
The Georgia Nurses Association and the Georgia Hospital Association held the first Workforce Violence Prevention Summit at the Georgia State Capitol on Feb. 12 to address the increase of violent jobsite incidents. -
Most trusted, least valued: How to help nurses
Despite being the top trusted profession in the U.S. for 22 years running, nurses are the least respected and most stressed, according to experts and national data. -
CDC weighs recommendation for spring COVID booster
The CDC may recommend an additional COVID-19 booster this spring, but likely only for those who are most vulnerable to the virus, NBC News reported Feb. 15. -
Health systems rethink nursing
Hospitals are redesigning nursing and care team models to meet patient needs and leverage technology to better support nurses. While still in the early stages, a few health systems are seeing promising results for patient care and nurse satisfaction. -
The 911 nurse program that saved $500K+ in 1 year
A California city piloted a nurse triage program for incoming 911 calls that has helped 581 residents and saved over $573,000, ABC affiliate CBS8 reported Feb. 15. -
Long COVID research gets $515M boost
The National Institutes of Health will pump an additional $515 million into researching long COVID-19, the agency announced Feb. 13. -
Hospital CEO resigns after 2 failed inspections, license delays
On Feb. 14, the CEO of a Pennsylvania hospital announced his resignation as the hospital works to secure a permanent license after two failed attempts and a now-resolved immediate jeopardy designation, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported. -
Mount Sinai gets $5M to enhance organ preservation before transplants
New York City-based Mount Sinai health system has received a gift of $5 million that will be used to enhance the preservation of organs, according to a Feb. 13 news release. -
2 test positive for legionella bacteria after Cleveland Clinic Mercy stay
Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio, is taking proactive measures after two patients tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease after stays at the facility, local news outlets reported Feb. 15. -
Inside Hackensack Meridian's strategy to reduce nurse turnover
The nation has an average nurse vacancy rate of almost 16%, according to the 2023 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report. At Edison, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Health, however, that figure is 6.5%. The secret, according to one of its leaders: creating a strong culture, investing in nurse leadership development and implementing a strong employee referral program. -
EMS care varies widely, 1st study of its kind finds
Forgoing the usual metrics for emergency medical services, researchers evaluated more than 9,000 EMS companies through 11 measures. They found large discrepancies in patient care. -
Love can save healthcare from the brink. We have the data to prove it
Health policymakers and legislatures have been arguing about the optimal way to finance healthcare for more than two decades, if not longer. The 2010 landmark Affordable Care Act and debate about “Medicare for All” continue to delight some and infuriate others, even now. Those important discussions will continue unabated.
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