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H-ISAC TLP White Report: Hacking Healthcare February 25, 2021
This edition of Hacking Healthcare begins by highlighting a new report that suggests healthcare organizations may not always appreciate the cybersecurity risks related to their relationships with third-party business associates.
Hospital describes services used to mitigate distress during COVID-19 surge
An article in the March issue of the Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety details how Montefiore Medical Center (MMC), New York City, supported staff with mental health services designed to mitigate and treat psychological distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nurse Licensure Compact annual report now available
The Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Annual Report for fiscal year 2020 is now available on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website.
COVID-19 vaccine trial enrolls pregnant women
Pfizer and its partner in developing a COVID-19 vaccine, BioNTech, announced the start of a global Phase 2/3 trial of the vaccine in roughly 4,000 pregnant women. The study will evaluate the vaccine’s safety, tolerability and immunogenicity in pregnant women and whether or not protective antibodies transfer to their infants.
Nurses can decrease complications from remote use of IVSPs
To conserve personal protective equipment and reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19, some hospitals have moved intravenous (IV) infusion pumps from the bedside. Critically ill patients often require multiple IV medications to be administered using large-volume IV smart pumps (IVSPs), increasing the risk of adverse drug events and medication errors.
CNO advocates caring for body, mind and soul
AONL member Jesus Cepero, PhD, RN, suggests three steps for chief nursing officers (CNOs) who want to introduce holistic care in their facilities: assess the organization’s culture for awareness of consumer demand for holistic care; consider available resources; and consult consumers on how they want care delivered.
Campaign reviews progress since release of 2011 Future of Nursing report
A decade after the release of the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, The Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action released a summary of progress achieved in implementing the report’s recommendations.
NINR commits to research on removing barriers to health equity
In an open letter, National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Director Shannon Zenk, PhD, publicly committed to supporting nursing research “that will identify interventions and policies to remove barriers to health equity.
Webinar: Health Care Labor Update for Spring 2021: Labor Policy Changes and the Biden Administration
Chris Cimino will provide an update on important new developments regarding union organizing affecting health care employees across the U.S. and review some of the strategies being used by unions during the pandemic. Chris will also provide an overview of significant regulatory and legislative changes anticipated in 2021 and beyond, in addition to highlighting steps health care employers should take now to increase employee engagement.