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ECRI lists top technology hazards

Patients and family members using medical devices at home may use them incorrectly, resulting in harm, according to ECRI.

Staff cleaning initiative reduces CDI infection rates

An interprofessional team on an oncology unit implemented additional cleaning practices, including a program conducted by clinical staff, to reduce Clostridioides difficile rates.

Survey can assess inclusivity in schools of nursing

An updated survey instrument can better assess the experiences of nursing faculty, students and staff from diverse backgrounds while identifying practices that facilitate student and professional success.

AHA resource highlights progress to advance maternal and child health

Learn how hospitals and health systems are improving maternal and child health outcomes in this synopsis of the latest resources from AHA’s Better Health for Mothers and Babies initiative.

AHA podcast: The Growing Role of Chief Wellness Officers in Health Care 

Jonathan Ripp, M.D., chief wellness officer for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and one of the nation’s first, discusses his role and how the importance of employee wellness has evolved over the past decade.

SAMHSA finalizes AHA-backed changes to SUD treatment record-sharing

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Feb. 8 issued a final rule implementing Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act provisions to ensure health care providers have more complete and timely information when treating patients with substance use disorder.

Infographic: SAVE Health Care Workers from Workplace Violence

A new AHA infographic explains the need for Congress to enact the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 2584/S. 2768), bipartisan legislation that would give health care workers federal protections from workplace violence similar to the current protections for airport and aircraft employees.

CNO Sievert discusses healthy work environments

Healthy work environments exist when nurses practice to the top of their license and have their input respected and listened to throughout the organization, according to AONL member Deana Sievert, DNP, RN.

AHA calls for legislation to address chronic drug shortages

The American Hospital Association submitted a statement this week to the House Ways and Means Committee for a hearing on chronic drug shortages.

Hospital leaders urge Congress to pass SAVE Act

AONL member Kate FitzPatrick, DNP, RN, this week participated on a panel urging Congress to protect health care workers from violence.