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CDC data confirm third COVID-19 vaccine dose safe in young children
The first data on the safety of a third mRNA COVID-19 vaccine dose among young children show that a third dose is safe for children ages 6 months to 5 years old, similar to findings for doses one and two.
AHA comments on proposed retroactive rulemaking on Medicare DSH policy
The AHA continues to oppose the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ policy to include Medicare Advantage patient days when calculating the Medicare fraction of a hospital’s disproportionate patient percentage for the Medicare Disproportionate Share Hospital program, and objects to the agency’s Aug. 6 proposal to apply the policy retroactively, the association told the agency.
NCC thanks Congress for resolutions supporting Nurses Week
The Nursing Community Coalition’s 63 members signed a thank you letter to the members of Congress who introduced S. Res. 201 and H. Res. 375, which support the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, observed from May 6 through May 12, 2023.
Health disparities persist in highly ranked hospitals
Although higher-graded hospitals are better for all patients, Black and Hispanic patients are still at increased risk of experiencing adverse safety events compared to white patients, according to a Leapfrog Group and Urban Institute report.
Joint Commission offers tips for National Timeout Day
Surgical teams should mark the patient’s site of surgery as close to the actual site of surgery as possible, according to the Joint Commission and the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.
AHRQ competition will highlight impact of its patient safety tools
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality this week announced a competition to demonstrate how the use of its patient safety tools has resulted in safer health care.
SAMHSA releases model standards for peer-support certification programs
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration this week released National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification for people who help others address a substance use or mental health issue through their own lived experience.
Podcast shows how to reduce workplace violence
An American Hospital Association podcast discusses some of the ways health care leaders are tackling workplace violence and developing potential solutions.
Webinar shows age-friendly care aided by community partnerships
An Age-Friendly Health Systems webinar on June 15 at 12:00 p.m. CT will describe a framework to address older adults’ unique needs, as well as how to integrate age-friendly care in the community.
Study: Tailored debriefing process better supports nurses
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago instituted a debriefing process, resulting in increased compassion and satisfaction levels among the pediatric intensive care unit staff, a study found.