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How COVID-19 Will Continue to Impact Healthcare Staffing in 2021

Ringo

This ability to quickly change direction and maintain flexibility has become the basis for healthcare staffing in 2021.

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LPNs in modified care delivery models

American Nurse

Recognizing the need for an innovative approach, the chief nursing officer (CNO) created a CDM task force and identified three acute care hospitals to pilot modified nurse CDMs. Nurse executives from these hospitals reviewed their 2021 nursing engagement survey feedback and evidence-based practices to improve support for clinical nurses.

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Protect Yourself From Nursing Lawsuits, Other Legal Issues

Nurse.com

According to an analysis of more than 4,600 events that led to malpractice suits from 2018 to 2021, nurses were involved in 18% of the suits. The nurse documented her interactions with the patient and staff, including requests for help from physicians and hospital management.