Nearly 80% of Nurses Have Seen or Experienced Workplace and Nursing School Discrimination
RWJF examined nurses’ experiences and perceptions of racism and discrimination in both healthcare settings and nursing schools through a nationwide survey of nearly 1,000 nurses from March 2022 through April 2022 conducted by research organization NORC at the University of Chicago.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 80 – The Ongoing Problem of Cybersecurity in Healthcare
On episode 80 of PSQH: The Podcast, Grant Gibson, executive vice president of CIBR Ready, talks about the current state of cybersecurity in healthcare.
OSHA Cites Workplace Violence at Columbus Children’s Hospital
The hospital failed to protect employees, including nurses and mental health professionals, from patients whose bites, kicks, punches, and other assaults caused serious injuries, according to OSHA. The agency cited the Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion with one serious violation and one other-than-serious violation.
COVID Vaccinations Officially Not Required
CMS issued a final rule May 31 officially rescinding the regulatory requirement to vaccinate healthcare staff in hospitals and other health organizations against the COVID-19 virus.
The Exec: Physicians Play Key Role in Healthcare Administration
Physician operating executives and medical directors are crucial players in healthcare administration at Scripps Health, says Ghazala Sharieff, MD, MBA, corporate senior vice president of hospital operations and chief medical officer at the San Diego-based health system.
Iowa Health System Sees Benefits From Data-Driven Surgery
UIH launched its “data-driven surgery” program in July 2021 in a partnership with Caresyntax, one of several digital health companies developing technology platforms to improve operational and clinical efficiency in different parts of the hospital. The hardware and software program taps into connected devices and platforms throughout the OR while capturing audio and video recordings of the procedure.
UPMC Closes Care Gaps With New Patient Discharge Process
Recognizing the logjams that can occur when leaving the hospital, UPMC has launched a new patient discharge process that consolidates decision-making under one clinical care coordinator and creates a platform for data gathering.
How to Improve Emergency Department Efficiency
An initiative launched in January has significantly improved efficiency at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center’s emergency department.
PSQH: The Podcast Episode 79 – Data-Driven Recommendations to Improve Medication Safety
On episode 79 of PSQH: The Podcast, Susan Montminy, risk management director at Coverys, talks about how to reduce medication safety risks and improve patient safety.
Nursing Grant Could Be a ‘Total Game Changer’
The IHP’s Nursing Expansion Grant is one of 25 totaling more than $78 million that the labor department recently awarded to nursing programs in 17 states to address critical staffing challenges and to strengthen and diversify the workforce.