The healthcare sector has shed 537,000 jobs since the start of the pandemic in February 2020, with hospitals accounting for 102,000 job losses,...Read More »
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A new decision-making tool to help nurse leaders re-start family-presence policies that balance safety with a patient’s emotional need for family...Read More »
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Many studies have shown the benefits of certain medications for improving long-term outcomes in patients with chronic conditions. However, even...Read More »
Although observations showed a 90% hand hygiene compliance across the health system where he is director of quality, Bill Cox, RN, CPPS, CPHQ, was...Read More »