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AHRQ updates safety evidence reviews

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has released four evidence reviews to help health care leaders to prioritize and implement safety strategies.

Study: UV device shows promise in disinfecting needleless connectors

A handheld ultraviolet light disinfection system showed promise in quickly disinfecting needleless connectors of central venous catheters, which could reduce the incidence of central line-associated bloodstream infections, a benchmark study found.

Nurses could benefit from initiatives to increase FPE use

Nurses in emergency departments could benefit from targeted initiatives to improve compliance with wearing facial protective equipment, according to a comprehensive review.

Voice of the President | May 2024

In the weeks following the AONL conference in New Orleans, I have been inspired by the collective wisdom and visionary leadership of nursing leaders.

Health First Hospital at Home Program Shows Cost Savings, Clinician Retention

Responding to and recovering from a global pandemic has required innovation and a proactive approach to meeting patient needs.

AONL and AONL Foundation Honor 2024 Award Recipients

AONL and the AONL Foundation for Nursing Leadership Research and Education honored the recipients of several recognition awards at AONL 2024, the organization’s annual meeting and exposition, which took place in New Orleans in April. These awards highlight AONL members, supporters and affiliates that demonstrate significant achievements in the practice of nursing leadership. Their work sets an example for every nurse leader.

Earlier Interventions: Using Virtual Nursing to Improve Infection and Wound Care

UCHealth’s virtual health journey began well before the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2016, UCHealth, based in Aurora, Colo., was building three new community hospitals across the Colorado Front Range.

Continuing the Journey: Next Steps for Virtual Nursing at Ochsner Medical Center

The virtual nurse program at Ochsner Medical Center — Kenner, La., has received considerable recognition from many U.S. health care systems since the program’s inception in 2017.

Additional support needed to successfully implement EBP

Evidence-based practice education and ongoing support are necessary to promote EBP implementation, a study found.

Rural hospital nurses describe efforts to keep obstetric care

In an American Hospital Association podcast, San Luis Valley Hospital’s Monica Hinds, RN, director of emergency services, and Stephanie Posorske, CNM, RN, discuss how the Alamosa (Colorado) hospital is implementing creative strategies to keep obstetric services open for their community.