Of the nation’s 16 most populated industries, registered nurses are projected to see the greatest increase in hourly pay when accounting for inflation, according to new research from telecommunications company TollFreeForwarding.
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Brain death guidance updated for first time in a decade
The American Academy of Neurology recently updated the guidelines for determining brain death in adult and pediatric patients.
HCA hospital 1st to test new brain cancer treatment
HCA Healthcare’s Johnston-Willis Hospital in Richmond, Va., is the first in the nation to provide a new treatment for patients with brain metastases from lung cancer.
How hospitals can prevent the most common sentinel event
Falls are the most common sentinel event resulting in harm or death of hospital patients so far in 2023, according to data from The Joint Commission.
Methodist Hospital names chief nursing officer for upcoming Westover Hills location
San Antonio-based Methodist Hospital has named April Tolson, RN, as the chief nursing officer for its upcoming 54-bed Westover Hills location, set to open in 2024.
UnityPoint Health names chief nursing officer
UnityPoint Health – Trinity in Moline, Ill., has selected Jane Denten, MSN, as its new chief nursing officer, Muscatine Area News reported Oct. 11.
AI in the OR: How a new tool can aid brain surgeons during procedures
An emerging artificial intelligence-powered tool, known as Sturgeon, successfully diagnosed 45 out of 50 frozen brain tumor samples in a matter of just 40 minutes. In living patients, the tool was capable of accurately diagnosing 18 out of 25 cases, ac…
Minnesota Supreme Court says hospitals can use patient data to fundraise
The Minnesota Supreme Court said Oct. 11 that hospitals can use patient data for fundraising purposes under the Minnesota Health Records Act.
McLaren faces 3 lawsuits over ransomware attack
Three lawsuits have been filed against Grand Blanc, Mich.-based McLaren Health Care after a Russian ransomware gang allegedly stole the personal data of millions in a ransomware attack, GovInfoSecurity reported Oct. 10.
The 10 best states for mental health
Nebraska earned the top spot on Soliant Health’s annual list of the “Best States for Mental Health.”
