Daily Nurse
JANUARY 15, 2024
Concerns of a nationwide nursing shortage have loomed for decades, and the COVID-19 pandemic only fast-tracked the profession toward crisis. Nursing is integral to safe healthcare delivery, and the threat of a nursing shortage should concern everyone. When it comes to patient safety, nurses are the nervous system of a hospital. They sense, perceive, connect, communicate, and solve.
Consult QD
JANUARY 15, 2024
In 2018, after Cleveland Clinic integrated a standard dose of azithromycin into for women undergoing unscheduled cesarean delivery to reduce the risk of infectious complications, Maeve Hopkins, MD , decided to study whether the 500 mg dose provided adequate perioperative prophylaxis in obese patients. “With our standard prophylaxis antibiotic cefazolin, we give different doses based on body weight, increasing the dose for obese patients,” says Dr.
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Scrubs
JANUARY 15, 2024
Mental health has become one of the most important subjects in the collective wellness conversation in the last few years. The US surgeon general has recently stated that the youth mental health situation is a full-on crisis, though the problem extends to other age groups as well. Mental health is often a lonely thing to suffer with. In many cases, it is easy to put on a brave face and convince others that there are no issues, but being able to smile and laugh does not mean that everything is p
Health Leaders | Nursing
JANUARY 15, 2024
Two leaders share their insights and strategies to help CNOs work together with staff and problem solve. Nurses everywhere are going on strike. Right now, it seems like every day there are new cases of nurses striking or unionizing at health systems all across the country. Nurses are frustrated, and the recent union activity is indicative of large, widespread problems in the nursing industry with staffing, work environment, and nurse wellbeing.
Speaker: Lauri Armstrong, SHRM-SCP - Sr. Director, People Operations at Carrot Fertility
Today’s workforce includes multiple generations of employees all looking for something different from their benefits package. While meeting these disparate needs can be challenging, a comprehensive fertility benefit can support everyone from junior staffers learning about their fertility health to senior leadership managing menopause and low testosterone symptoms.
Ensearch
JANUARY 15, 2024
Recruiting Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) can be challenging, but your organization’s work isn’t done once a position is filled. To ensure your Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNPs) and other healthcare professionals stick with you, you’ll also need to implement effective retention strategies. Here are some examples from other hospitals to consider applying in your own healthcare [.
Penn Medicine News
JANUARY 15, 2024
At Chester County Hospital, the Maternity care teams strive to meet patients’ needs while improving patient care. Their latest initiative focuses on improving postpartum outcomes and decreasing health care disparities in the Hispanic community.
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Consult QD
JANUARY 15, 2024
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists make up a new class of weight loss drugs expected to change the face of obesity management. These repurposed diabetes medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, have surged in popularity since the first was approved in 2021 for long-term weight management. “The impact of these anti-obesity medications is undeniable,” says Raul J.
Nurses Advocates
JANUARY 15, 2024
Last week, I talked about Health Insurance and provided some tips that readers could use to ensure you have a policy allowing you to get preventative care and care when sick or injured. In this week’s post, I wanted to share the importance of preparing for the unexpected and the cost of care as you age. Most people do not realize how costly healthcare is and the impact it can have on you, your family, and your future.
Nursing Review
JANUARY 15, 2024
The Albanese Government's early campaign promise of establishing more than 50 urgent care clinics (UCC) has taken shape as 58 UCCs are now open across Australia. Health Minister Mark Butler said the UCCs were starting to deliver care seven days a week for extended hours, taking much-needed pressure off emergency departments. "This is making a real difference in the community," Mr Butler said.
American Medical Compliance
JANUARY 15, 2024
In recent years, telemedicine has surged in popularity, offering a convenient and efficient way for patients to access healthcare services remotely. According to Statista, the telemedicine market is forecasted to grow significantly, from 50 billion U.S. dollars in global market value in 2019 to nearly 460 billion U.S. dollars by 2030. Especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has become an essential tool for both patients and healthcare providers.
Speaker: Julie B. Chavez - VP, Strategy & Alliances at Carrot
An estimated 1.1 billion women worldwide will have experienced menopause by 2025. Symptoms like hot flashes, fatigue, and anxiety can be incredibly disruptive — and last for years. But despite its massive impact, little is being done to support those going through menopause in the workplace. In a recent survey, 70% of respondents said they have considered changing their employment to better manage symptoms — perhaps because only 8% received significant support from their employer related to meno
Nursing Review
JANUARY 15, 2024
Western Australian nurses have reluctantly accepted a pay rise offer from the WA government, with union members saying yes to one of the two offers that were put to them. After a lengthy battle with the state government, the WA Australian Nursing Federation (ANFWA) accepted a three per cent annual pay rise, with a professional development allowance for all nurses and midwives of between $700 and $1,400, and changed nurse-to-patient ratio measures.
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
JANUARY 15, 2024
According to a study published in the National Institutes for Health (NIH) National Library of Medicine , “Trauma exposure is common during childhood and adolescence and is associated with youth emotional and behavioral problems.” Since the global COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing dialogue has emerged regarding the enduring effect of trauma on adolescents.
Nursing Review
JANUARY 15, 2024
Growing demand for Canberra's home-birthing service has led to an expansion to all of the ACT following 100 successful deliveries. The publicly funded home-birthing program has a 100 per cent success rate – meaning the 100 women involved in the program delivered their babies safely at home. Following the success and demand, Canberra Health Services expanded the the previous eligibility of being within 10 minutes of Canberra Hospital to allow more people to have the option of a homebirth.
Speaker: Lizzie Wright - Director of Customer Success at Carrot Fertility
Employee expectations around benefits and workplace support have evolved in step with the growing need for fertility and family-forming care. As HR professionals, it is our job to ensure employees have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits our organizations offer and how they can utilize them. Before educating employees, we first need to understand the rising healthcare costs and the financial burden of fertility care.
The Gypsy Nurse
JANUARY 15, 2024
KPG Healthcare provided this article. As we step into 2024, travel healthcare professionals find themselves at the intersection of opportunity and adventure. The landscape of healthcare is ever-evolving, and for those seeking new travel contracts in the United States, this year promises an array of exciting possibilities. In this blog, we will explore key insights and strategies for navigating the dynamic world of travel healthcare in 2024.
Consult QD
JANUARY 15, 2024
Findings from a new study emphasize that long-term quality of life among congenital heart disease (CHD) survivors may have more to do with neurodevelopmental, psychosocial and physical factors than surgical and ICU-related variables. The authors say these findings set the stage for more patient- and parent-centered strategies during hospitalization and follow-up.
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