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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Crystal Beckford

Minority Nurse

Crystal Beckford is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in health systems in Maryland and Florida. She has a proven track record in hospital, health plan, long-term care, and health insurance leadership. How long have you worked in the nursing field?

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What the Proposed CMS Staffing Mandate May Mean for Your Facility

IntelyCare

Almost two weeks ago, it announced a proposed rule that would establish national minimum staffing standards for long-term care (LTC) facilities. If it takes effect, the proposed CMS staffing mandate would be the first federal effort to improve safety and quality care through minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes.

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The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know

Every Nurse

They are licensed to provide primary and specialty care to patients of all ages, and they work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and private practices. They work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, and long-term care facilities.

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Minimum Nursing Home Staffing Standards: A Good Start, But Not Quite There

Amercan Journal of Nursing

On Sep 6, 2023, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule for their widely anticipated minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities. The realities of today’s long-term care environment. HPRD—and nurse aides (NAs)—2.45

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Full Practice Authority: APRN Readiness, Barriers to Practice and Access in South Carolina

American Nurse

Health rankings demonstrate SC has the 4th highest rate of preterm births among all 50 U.S. 6,7,10 Based on access and health data indicating health care desserts and poor health outcomes for South Carolinians, full practice authority is essential now. The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.

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