Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership Articles
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California bill would enable community colleges to offer BSNs
Lawmakers in California have introduced a bill to create a pilot program that would allow up to 15 community colleges in the state to offer a Bachelor of Science in nursing — a measure meant to address limited capacity within nursing schools and expand access to affordable programs. -
Long nails can contribute to infection outbreaks
Artificial or natural nails that extend more than one-fourth of an inch beyond the fingertip can harbor more pathogens than short nails, leading to more outbreaks, according to a Feb. 8 article published on Nurse.org. -
HCA Mission Hospital submits correction plan to revoke immediate jeopardy status
HCA Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., has submitted a plan of correction to address deficiencies and remove its immediate jeopardy status, a CMS spokesperson confirmed to Becker's Feb 8. -
Rhinovirus spurs more children's hospitalizations
Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading pathogen for infant hospitalizations, but a second contender is close behind in prevalence: human rhinovirus. -
Michigan man dies from rare fungal infection
A 29-year-old Michigan man died Feb. 3 after a severe blastomycosis infection, according to CBS News. The infections are caused by the fungus called Blastomyces. -
Deadly meningitis outbreak linked to aggressive fungus
After 12 patients died from a meningitis outbreak in 2023, researchers discovered the cause was an epidural contaminated with the fungus Fusarium solani, according to findings published Feb. 8 in The New England Journal of Medicine. -
CDC releases syphilis testing recommendations
Amid a yearslong increase in syphilis cases, the CDC published new recommendations for syphilis testing in labs Feb. 8. -
Why restraint, seclusion citations dropped during the pandemic
Between 2010 and 2019, CMS cited 2.16% of surveyed hospitals each year for restraint or seclusion issues. In 2020, that figure dropped to 0.8%, according to CMS data. -
Texas board warns of nurse impostor who held leadership positions
The Texas Board of Nursing issued a warning about an impostor who has posed as a registered nurse and worked as a nurse leader at two facilities. -
Long COVID in kids: What the newest data shows
Between 10% and 20% of children who have experienced an acute COVID-19 infection ended up with long COVID infections shortly after, according to new research published Feb. 7 in Pediatrics — a stark difference from the CDC's initial estimate of 1%. -
Joint Commission's authority to accredit home infusion therapy services renewed
The Joint Commission's authority to accredited home infusion services on behalf of CMS has been renewed by the federal agency. -
4 blinded from contaminated eye drops: 5 updates
On Feb. 5, the CDC, FDA and local health officials released their findings on a recent outbreak of bacteria and fungi stemming from contaminated eye drops. -
14 nursing programs launching or expanding in 2024
Here are 14 organizations launching or expanding nursing programs: -
HHS, CDC detail vector-borne disease strategy crafted by 17 federal agencies
The U.S. government has unveiled a National Public Health Strategy to Prevent and Control Vector-Borne Diseases in People, which 17 federal departments and agencies jointly worked to develop. -
CMS notifies HCA Mission Hospital of immediate jeopardy status
CMS has sent a letter to HCA's Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., to notify leadership that the hospital is in immediate jeopardy and must take action to avert the loss of federal funding, according to letters obtained by the Asheville Watchdog. -
The two-arm strategy for vaccinations
Delivering multiple vaccines in both arms, rather than just one, substantially increases antibody responses, new research suggests. -
18 states where virus activity is still high
As key indicators of COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus continue to fall, the number of states reporting high levels of virus activity is also decreasing. -
Highest-paying cities for nurses in every state
Nurses in Santa Cruz, Calif., make more money on average than nurses in any other metro area, a Vivian Health ranking found. -
Epilepsy care guidelines updated for 1st time in 13 years
For the first time since 2010, the National Association of Epilepsy Centers has updated its guidelines for care. -
Are antifungal creams leading to superfungal skin infections?
Improper prescribing or overuse of antifungal creams may actually be making some drug-resistant fungal skin infections worse, according to a CDC report published Jan. 11.
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