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Iowa nurse loses license over incident at rehab facility

The Iowa Board of Nursing revoked a nurse’s license after she was accused of sleeping on the job, leaving work without authorization, failing to administer patient medications and being responsible for missing narcotics, the Iowa Capitol Dispatch repor…

Managers eye the exit

Managers play a crucial role in their organizations — strong middle leadership is linked to positive outcomes, from improved financial performance to talent development. But the pressure to provide stability is taking a toll, according to recent resear…

North Carolina hospital names chief nursing officer

Bridget Denzik, DNP, NSN, RN, has been selected as the chief nursing officer of Frye Regional Medical Center, the Hickory, N.C.-based hospital said Aug. 28. 

FDA to reward drugmakers investing in quality measures

As quality issues remain as the main reason drugs fall into shortages, the FDA unveiled a plan to incentivize drugmakers to invest in quality measures, according to a white paper.

Troubled Missouri health system takes on consultants as debt covenant missed

Marshall, Mo.-based John Fitzgibbon Memorial Hospital, which in June was downgraded to a “CCC” rating, is working with a number of consulting firms after its debt service coverage ratio slipped below 1.00 for the fiscal year ended April 30.

Medical supply sterilizer to close in Tennessee

Sterilization Services plans to close its flagship site in Memphis, Tenn., which sterilizes medical equipment, by April 30, 2024, according to the Southern Environmental Law Center.

3 digital health bankruptcies

As digital health funding has declined since the COVID-19 era, some former digital health unicorns have been forced to file for bankruptcy.

Froedtert Health COO Mark Behl resigns

Mark Behl, executive vice president and COO at Milwaukee-based Froedtert Health, has resigned from his position effective Sept. 1.

Texas Hospital names chief nursing officer

St. David’s Georgetown (Texas) Hospital has named Jonelle Thomas, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer, according to an Aug. 31 news release shared with Becker’s.

'It's like conducting an orchestra': Catholic Health's new CEO on leadership post-pandemic

Joyce Markiewicz, RN, became the fifth president and CEO in Buffalo, N.Y.-based Catholic Health’s 25-year history Sept. 1, and she brings a wealth of experience to her new role.