Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership Articles
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Adverse events increase for 2nd year in Minnesota hospitals
The number of reportable adverse health events in Minnesota hospitals in 2022 increased by more than 12 percent from the year prior, according to data released Sept. 27 by the state's Department of Health. -
US adults more likely to get vaccinated for flu vs COVID this fall
Despite the emergence of new variants and even after weeks of rising COVID-19 hospitalizations nationwide, 40 percent of Americans are not planning to get the new vaccine, according to survey data from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. -
Oklahoma hospitals cleared in patient-dumping investigation
A CMS investigation found Oklahoma State University Medical Center and Hillcrest Medical Center, both based in Tulsa, did not violate anti-patient-dumping laws, The Frontier reported Sept. 27. -
New rule demands more from hospitals on sepsis prevention
Beginning this fall, hospitals could be at risk of losing funding if they do not meet certain benchmarks for sepsis care, due to a Biden administration rule finalized in August. -
26% of Americans have 1 of these 3 conditions: Study
A recent study found 26.3 percent of American adults have at least one cardiac, renal or metabolic condition, and 1.5 percent have all three. -
ANA recognizes cannabis as specialty
Cannabis nursing is now officially recognized by the American Nurses Association as a specialty nursing practice, the group announced Sept. 27. -
California hospital retains 94% of 1st-year nurses
Since 2012, Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health has retained 93.8 percent of its first-year nurses, and its nurse turnover rate is hree times better than the national rate. -
Patient advocates worry 'Dr. Death' law is taking too long to implement
After Texas lawmakers passed a bill in June to close its longstanding "Dr. Death" loophole, some are worried it is too cumbersome to implement, NBC affiliate KXAN reported Sept. 21. -
COVID-19 admissions per age group
The lowest COVID-19 hospitalization rates since the start of the pandemic were recorded in June, and since then, COVID-19 admissions have nearly doubled in the U.S. -
Leapfrog Group names 3 new board members
The Leapfrog Group, known for its annual hospital safety grade rankings, elected three new members to its board of directors, according to a Sept. 26 news release. -
How an RSV surge might strain US children's hospitals
This fall will mark the first time vaccines are available to prevent the spread of respiratory syncytial virus. Uptake of those vaccines will be telling of how the virus affects hospital capacity, particularly in children's hospitals. -
Nurses weigh in on the longest shift they've ever worked
Three 12-hour shifts a week has long been considered the standard schedule for hospital nurses. However, many nurses can recall times they've worked far beyond 12 hours due to staffing pressures at their facility. -
Penn State study: Rapid sepsis test saves more lives at lower cost
A new blood test designed to detect sepsis earlier in at-risk patients demonstrated a survival rate of 95 percent in a study led by Penn State. -
What Joint Commission, NQF's affiliation means for hospitals
A recent study estimated Baltimore-based Johns Hopkins Hospital spent more than $5.6 million on quality metric reporting in 2018, which translates to more than 108,000 hours of work in preparation and reporting data. -
States with the best, worst childhood vaccination rates
Routine vaccination rates for children in the U.S. continue to decline, according to data analyzed by the Center for American Progress. It is a situation that has worsened since COVID-19's onset. -
Arizona health officials warn about rising fungal infection risks
The Arizona Department of Health Services issued a notice Sept. 26 warning clinicians and residents to be on the lookout for a fungi-caused infection known as Valley Fever. -
Patient dead, EMTs in critical condition after ambulance crash
Two EMTs are in critical condition and a patient is dead after a Jeep crashed into an ambulance in Huntsburg, Ohio, News 5 Cleveland reported Sept. 26. -
COVID-19 admissions dip: 5 updates
New COVID-19 admissions were down slightly for the week ending Sept. 16, marking the first time since July weekly hospitalizations haven't increased. -
6 ways to build strong benefits packages for nurse managers
Hospitals must ensure they are offering competitive nonsalary forms of compensation to help recruit and retain nurse leaders, according to the American Organization for Nursing Leadership. -
Patient permanently blinds roommate at Florida psych hospital: Police
A patient accused of attacking and permanently blinding his roommate at South Florida State Hospital has been charged with aggravated battery, the Pembroke Pines Police Department said Sept. 24.
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