Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership Articles
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The crossover potential of nursing and pharmacy work
When Gina Batterman, RN, was pursuing her nursing degree with the goal of working in pharmacy, her professors thought she was crazy. -
COVID-19 immunity may be 'leaky' in high-exposure settings
Immunity protection from vaccination or prior infection may be "leaky" or less effective in crowded settings where people are exposed to high levels of the virus that causes COVID-19, new research has found. -
1 in 5 women report mistreatment during maternity care: CDC
Twenty percent of women reported experiencing mistreatment during pregnancy and delivery care, a new CDC report found. -
It's Time to Reimagine Nurse Staffing: 3 Things to Consider
The nurse staffing shortage didn’t start with the pandemic, but it demands that healthcare leaders take a fresh look at why it exists and the barriers that get in the way of recruiting and retaining nursing talent. -
HHS awards $1.4B to develop next-gen COVID-19 tools
As part of Project NextGen, HHS has awarded more than $1.4 billion in grants to support the development of the next generation of COVID-19 vaccines and technologies. -
Vanderbilt, VA researchers identify genetic code to target sepsis
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn., and the Nashville Veterans Affairs Medical Center have identified thousands of genes that are altered in the lungs and kidneys by sepsis, paving the way for treatment and prevention approaches. -
Virtual MDRs reduce length of stay by 60%, study finds
Bedside meetings with a patient's full care team are necessary for continuity of care, safety and outcomes. Though these meetings usually take place in person, evidence shows that virtual multidisciplinary rounds can reduce a patient's length of stay by up to 60 percent, according to new research published in The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. -
Older patients discharged after COVID-19 infections face increased risks
A post-discharge risk for older adults with COVID-19 infections has been identified in a new study from Harvard Medical School, according to an Aug. 17 news release. -
Maryland system's new partnership to improve outcomes for emergency trauma patients
Every passing minute matters for patients in need of emergency blood transfusions and now Maryland's first responders in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore will carry whole blood on board for air-lifted patients, according to an Aug. 22 news release. -
Most Americans fall in 'malleable middle' on misinformation
Most U.S. adults are uncertain about health misinformation claims, falling in a potentially "malleable middle," according to an Aug. 22 survey from KFF. -
All nurses laid off at more than 100 Optum-owned clinics
A chain of urgent care clinics owned by UnitedHealth Group's Optum is laying off all nursing positions nationwide. -
4 masking policies hospitals should consider for pandemic's next phase: Experts
An uptick in COVID-19 admissions in the U.S. is reinvigorating focus on hospitals' masking policies. Now, 10 experts are calling for healthcare facilities to integrate masking as part of routine policies. -
Maryland reports 1st locally acquired malaria case in 40 years
The Maryland Department of Health confirmed its first locally acquired malaria case in more than 40 years. -
New Jersey hospital 1st to earn new Joint Commission certification
Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center has become the first hospital in the U.S. to earn The Joint Commission's new Health Care Equity Certification, which recognizes facilities that make health equity a strategic priority, leading to more equitable outcomes. -
Nursing group launches career platform
The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists launched a platform Aug. 20 to support its CRNA members in making career decisions. -
12 nurse practitioner specialties in the highest demand
Family practice and psychiatric nurse practitioners are two of the most in-demand specialties, according to Nursing Process. -
Admissions, new strain & boosters: 4 COVID-19 updates
COVID-19 indicators continue to tick up in the U.S., and the CDC has started tracking a new strain. -
States take on 'doctor' title debate
Several states are taking on the debate of whether to prevent nonphysicians from using the doctor title, but nurse practitioners with doctorates are pushing back, The Washington Post reported Aug. 20. -
New York hospital reinstates masks 1 month after ending mandate
Auburn (N.Y.) Community Hospital has restored its universal mask mandate only a month after officially ending the policy, ABC affiliate WSYR reported Aug. 18. -
Nurses douse burnout at Saint Luke's by taking virtual shifts
The expanding virtual nursing program at Kansas City, Mo.-based Saint Luke's Healthcare System is doing more than reducing administrative burdens on nurses. It is also providing those suffering from burnout with choices. Instead of leaving the profession they love, they can take a "time out" and care for patients who are able to reach them remotely with a touch of a call button.
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