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AHA hosts webinar on age-friendly health systems

The American Hospital Association will host a webinar on April 27 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET on becoming an age-friendly health system.

HRSA to hold Nurse Corps Scholarship program webinar

The Health Resources and Services Administration will hold a webinar on April 27 from 3:00-4:00 ET about its Nurse Corps Scholarship program.

Technology can enable nurses to better care for patients

Nurses will be able to serve patients better when leaders take advantage of emerging technology, according to a Nurse Leader article entitled “The Future of Work: A Human and Machine Mindset,” which was posted in advance of publication.

FAONL nominations open

Applications are open for designation as an AONL Fellow.

Leveraging Technology to Hire for Fit and Create an Environmental Culture of Care

Technical Paper
Studies have shown that emphasis should be placed on adequately training environmental service workers and providing timely feedback on the thoroughness of cleaning by using fluorescent marking or ATP methods. By identifying the connectors and promoters from the front-line staff and focusing them on creating a culture of care and trust, we can take the organic approach to change and improved performance.

Hiring & Retaining the Right Staff

Technical Paper
With a focus on customer service and improving the patient experience, it is essential to hire people who are a good fit to your hospital during recruiting, hiring, and onboarding processes. The purpose of this paper is to provide you with proven strategies in attracting, interviewing, hiring and retaining staff.

Maintaining Hygienically Clean Health Care Textiles Within a Health Care Facility

Technical Paper
Health care textiles are a crucial component in the care and treatment of patients if positive outcomes are to be realized. The absence of guidance from regulatory organizations pertaining to the handling, internal transportation, and storage of hygienically clean textiles within the confines of health care facilities brings into question the hygienic integrity of such textiles. This document addresses the shortcomings and provides suggested direction and support.

Using Lean Management Strategically

Technical Paper
An Environmental Service's leader as a Lean leader needs to be patient, inquisitive, keenly interested in problem-solving, a good communicator, and a mentor who likes to see people succeed. This paper will propose a proven strategy for becoming a Lean department through the leader's eyes.

Comprehensive Training Program

Technical Paper
In his Fellow Paper, Michael Cataznaro analyzes the importance of a well-thought out comprehensive training program and the resources needed from all levels within a facility in order to be successful.