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CDC releases rural health strategic plan 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Sept. 12 released a rural health strategic plan which includes the agency’s key priorities, objectives and outcomes in rural health for the next five years.

Veeam Software issues patches for exploitable security flaws

The Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center last week announced that Veeam, a software company that provides data protection, backup and disaster recovery solutions, issued a

AHA report: Hospitals improving performance on key patient safety measures surpassing pre-pandemic levels 

The AHA Sept. 12 released a new report that found hospital and health system performance on key patient safety and quality measures was better in the first quarter of 2024 than it was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that hospitals made these improvements while caring for patients with more significant health care needs.

Report: Gaps remain for hospitals in achieving diagnostic excellence

Although Leapfrog hospitals have implemented recommended practices to improve diagnostic safety, gaps remain.

AHA launches resources on managing public health emergencies

The American Hospital Association has released five new tip sheets designed to fortify crisis leadership competencies during emergency events such as cyberattacks, natural disasters, concurrent emergencies, mass violence incidents and emergencies in rural settings.

Podcast explores how to prioritize equity at children’s hospital

Leaders at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., discuss how the hospital integrates health equity throughout its organization.

AHA podcast discusses how to reduce maternal mortality

An American Hospital Association podcast explores how Ochsner Health in New Orleans is reducing maternal mortality by prioritizing equity.

AHA video: Reducing Stigma Around Mental Health Starts at the Top 

In a new AHA video, Daryl Tol, former CEO of AdventHealth Central Florida, speaks on his personal struggle with anxiety and why health care leadership must reduce the stigma around employees talking about their mental health.

Communication key to preventing ‘quiet quitting’

Administrators should communicate with front-line nurse practitioners and physician assistants when they notice ‘quiet quitting’ ─ a term describing disengaged workers ─ says Rebecca Day, PMNHP, RN, director of nursing practice at Trinity Family Health in Corbin, Ky.

Equity-Minded Nurse Awardee named

Wei-Ti Chen, PhD, RN, received the 2024 Equity-Minded Nurse Leader Award for developing and disseminating tools to improve the health care and quality of life for people with HIV/AIDS, Tourette Syndrome and mobile populations.