Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership Articles
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Nurse manager retention: 5 things to know
Nurse manager turnover rates are highest within the first four years of leadership, suggesting a crucial opportunity for health systems to boost retention by investing and supporting nurses who are new to managerial roles, according to a new report from the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and Laudio. -
'Outdated protocols' for anaphylaxis worsening patient outcomes: 7 things to know
"Outdated protocols" and a lack of patient education around anaphylaxis treatment can result in poor patient outcomes, Medscape Medical News reported Oct. 28. -
University Hospitals needed to cut IV fluid use by 40%. It achieved a 65% reduction
Cleveland-based University Hospitals typically consume 2,600 liters of intravenous fluids per day. However, with the temporary closure of the nation's primary manufacturer of IV fluids, the system is now tasked with reducing its daily average by about 1,100 liters — a 40% cutback. -
CDC warns of uptick in 'walking pneumonia' pediatric cases
Pediatric cases of Mycoplasma pneumoniae-associated pneumonia, which can cause "walking pneumonia," have been rising over the last six months, according to the CDC. -
ANA expands 'Reimagining Nursing' initiative
The American Nurses Foundation has allocated $2 million in funding to support nurse-led innovation projections through its Reimagining Nursing initiative. -
Bird flu concerns escalate: 7 things to know
There are 31 confirmed cases of bird flu in the country, and experts are concerned that cases may continue to rise, giving opportunities for the flu to mutate, The New York Times reported Oct. 24. -
The only 17 hospitals to earn Magnet's top honor
In 2022, the American Nurses Credentialing Center unveiled the Magnet with Distinction program to recognize the world's highest performing Magnet organizations. Since then, only 17 hospitals in the U.S. have achieved the designation. -
5 recent Joint Commission moves
In recent weeks, The Joint Commission has unveiled a new badge initiative to boost support for unpaid caregivers, created an international sustainability certification program and more. -
CNOs: 5 key questions when evaluating clinical decision support tools
Clinician decision support tools can reduce medical errors and improve care quality, but choosing the wrong one may increase costs, disrupt care quality and burden overworked staff, Wolters Kluwer experts said Oct. 23. -
NYU Langone's 'superpower' for pursuing innovation
NYU Langone Health wasn't always a pioneer in transplantation. -
AHRQ's MRSA prevention toolkit: 4 things to know
As part of its five-year national program to improve MRSA prevention practices across healthcare facilities, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has published a prevention toolkit for ICU and non-ICU settings. -
CDC recommends 2 COVID shots a year for older adults
On Oct. 23, the CDC updated its timeline recommendations for COVID-19 and pneumococcal vaccines. -
AHA, FBI partner to mitigate healthcare targeted violence: 4 things to know
The American Hospital Association and the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit have collaborated to create resources to mitigate targeted violence in healthcare settings, including threat assessment and prevention strategies. Healthcare industry workers experience the highest rate of injury from workplace violence and are five times as likely to suffer a workplace violence injury compared to workers overall, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Mayo team performs first paired living-donor liver transplants
Surgeons at Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic recently performed the health system's first paired living-donor liver transplants, marking a significant step in expanding treatment options for patients with liver failure. -
XEC poised to become dominant COVID variant: Preprint study
COVID-19 variant is expected to surpass KP.3.1.1 as the most dominant circulating variant, according to a preprint study from researchers at universities in Japan and the United Kingdom. -
4 thoracic societies collaborate to standardize clinical practice guidelines
Four thoracic societies are collaborating to develop standardized guidelines for clinical practice to improve patient care and safety. -
Alabama to start regulating nursing support technicians
The Alabama Board of Nursing is introducing a new certification for nursing support technicians, the Alabama Daily News reported Oct. 22. -
Flesh-eating bacteria cases hit record in Florida in wake of Helene
Florida is experiencing a surge in flesh-eating bacteria cases weeks after Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck, USA Today reported Oct. 22. -
Temple's $40K loan plan to recruit more nurses
Temple University Health System, a $2.9 billion academic health system based in Philadelphia, is strengthening its nursing workforce pipeline. -
Hospitals should use infection prevention staffing calculator to help reduce infections, APIC recommends
There is a direct correlation between how well an infection prevention program is staffed and a facility's rate of infection.
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