The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is beta testing a new set of quality indicators to track maternal morbidity trends. 

Health equity is a massive topic for hospitals to address, with hundreds of avenues that can be taken in confronting the issue. It's no wonder many leaders are often overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. 

The American Nurses Credentialing Center announced recipients of its 2024 Magnet Nurse of the Year Awards.

Patient safety in hospitals has improved since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic but has not returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to research published in Nursing Research.

In a recent press release, Healthmark, A Getinge company announced that they have added the  Angled Toothbrush Style Brush to its ProSys™ Instrument Care product line. 

The first case of H5N1 virus in a pig in the U.S. was detected, raising concerns for scientists and public health officials, The Washington Post reported Oct. 30.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center has named Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut as the winner of the 2024 ANCC Magnet Prize, earning the hospital a $125,000 award it will use to advance the development of a patient experience tool…

On Oct. 28, Iowa's health department confirmed the death of a middle-aged resident who contracted Lassa fever, a viral disease common in West Africa but rare in the U.S. 

In March 2021, Megan Walsh was working full time as an endoscopy nurse and felt overwhelmed. To destress, she created floral wall decor — a hobby that is now earning her about $9,800 per month, CNBC reported Oct. 29. 

Safety is a public health issue that affects not only the well-being of our patients, but also the integrity of our entire industry. Over the years, we've made incredible strides in improving safety standards. Yet challenges remain. And, as we…