Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership Articles
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White House opposes gender-affirming surgery for minors: Report
In its most direct statement on transgender care, the Biden administration said it opposes gender-affirming surgery for minors, The New York Times reported June 28. -
HonorHealth saved $62M as an early adopter of AI
Scottsdale, Ariz.-based HonorHealth has raked in savings north of $62 million by improving patient flow and infusing systems with artificial intelligence. -
COVID gets tougher to distinguish
Gone are the days of hallmark COVID-19 symptoms. While loss of taste and smell, and persistent cough were once tell-tale signs of the respiratory infection, symptoms today vary widely, with tests being the only sure-fire way to confirm a diagnosis, physicians told NBC News in a June 27 report. -
Joint Commission renewed as CMS accreditor of clinical labs
The Joint Commission has once again been renewed by CMS for its lab and point-of-care testing accreditation program. The renewal is effective now through 2030, it announced June 27. -
New pediatric imaging guidance issued by major medical associations
Three leading medical groups published revised criteria for advanced imaging in pediatric patients June 27, to keep pace with advancements. -
Miami hospital reduces HAIs by 40% with 2 changes
Miami-based Jackson Memorial Hospital has reduced its hospital acquired infections by 40% in about nine months with two changes. -
Florida system shrinks unnecessary C. diff testing by 20%
After piloting new Clostridioides difficile guidelines for nine months, Memorial Healthcare System reduced unnecessary treatments by 20.1%, according to a study published June 27 in the American Journal of Infection Control. -
Hospital reaches clinical milestone: 1,000 days free of major HAI
Southern California Hospital at Culver City has been free of central line-associated bloodstream infections for over 1,000 days and free of catheter-associated urinary tract infections for 750 days, it announced June 26. -
CDC recommends RSV vaccines for all adults over 75
Respiratory syncytial virus vaccinations are now recommended for all adults over age 75 and for high-risk adults between ages 60 and 74, the CDC announced June 26. -
Why a Florida system places sensors in patients' shoes
After patients undergo foot surgery at the University of Florida Health, they're given a Bluetooth device to wear their body or in their shoes. If people put too much weight on their recovering feet, the sensor immediately alerts patients and their physicians. -
A flexibility trend gaining steam in nursing
A growing number of health systems are embracing four-day workweeks for nurse leaders — a strategy that has helped some boost recruitment, retention and staff engagement. -
A crucial stakeholder on antimicrobial stewardship teams
Among the busy halls of emergency departments nationwide, a silent battle against antimicrobial resistance is unfolding. -
WellSpan's virtual nursing wins, 1 year in
Not even a year into its virtual nursing and telesitting journey, WellSpan Health has already achieved significant improvements. -
CDC alerts clinicians about dengue fever
The CDC is warning clinicians and public health authorities of rising dengue infections in the U.S. -
Surgeon general: Gun violence is a public health crisis
The U.S. surgeon general has issued a 32-page advisory declaring gun violence an urgent public health crisis that necessitates a multi-pronged effort to reduce and prevent gun-related deaths and injuries. -
Arizona training program shapes confident, collaborative nurses, director says
The second cohort of nurses training in Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association's transition to practice program has commenced, the organization announced June 25. -
Study challenges estimates of delayed ICH in older adults on blood thinners
After an older person falls, even if they appear all right, they may still be at risk of delayed intracranial hemorrhaging — or post-injury brain bleeding. But, the rate at which these incidents actually occur may be lower than originally estimated, according to a study from Boca Raton-based Florida Atlantic University's Schmidt College of Medicine. -
A weekly huddle that reduces patient harm at 1 hospital
In January, Lawrence + Memorial and Westerly (Conn.) established a weekly huddle between nurse leaders and other departments to help improve communication and reduce potential harm. -
California hospitals caught in the middle of anesthesiologist, CRNA debate
Two California hospitals are in the spotlight after they were cited for issues related to care by certified registered nurse anesthetists — adding fuel to an ongoing debate over physician and advanced practitioner care, The Modesto Bee reported June 24. -
'Who will teach them?': 7 experts on bolstering the nurse educator pipeline
Nurse educators are notably in high demand, but the desire to become one has been generally low in recent years.
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