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Seattle hospital probes source of 2 Legionella cases
The University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake is working with local health officials and the CDC to investigate the source of infection after two patients were diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.
HSHS hospital names operations head
Angela Kelly was named executive director of operations at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham, Ill., part of Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System.
The emerging specialty of cannabis nursing: 'We've risked our careers'
Medical cannabis has been approved for use in 38 states as of 2023, but right now there is no certification or credentialing for nurses who want to specialize in this type of medicine. However, that will soon change because of a group of dedicated nurs…
Dr. James Block, former Johns Hopkins CEO, dies at 83
James Block, MD, former president and CEO of Johns Hopkins Medicine, died Oct. 9, The Baltimore Sun reported. He was 83.
Hospitals regain lost ground in HAI fight
Hospitals are making strides in reducing healthcare-associated infections after a major spike during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data from The Leapfrog Group.
Nurses at Ascension hospital vote to unionize
Nurses at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore have voted to join the National Nurses Organizing Committee, an affiliate of National Nurses United.
Where are Leapfrog's 11 'F' hospitals?
Four California hospitals made the list of 11 nationwide to receive an “F” grade in The Leapfrog Group’s fall safety ratings released Nov. 6. New York is the state with the second most on the short list with two hospitals receiving an “F” grade.
Where are Leapfrog's 18 straight-'A' hospitals?
Eighteen U.S. hospitals have received consecutive “A” safety grades since 2012, according to The Leapfrog Group’s fall safety grades, which were released Nov. 6.
California's healthcare minimum wage boost to cost $4B
On Oct. 13, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law that will gradually raise healthcare workers’ hourly minimum wage to $25. Now, weeks later, his administration has estimated the price at $4 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to the …
Envision eliminates 70% of debt, completes financial restructuring
Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Healthcare emerged from financial reorganization quite a bit lighter and ready for growth, according to a company news release.
