Burnout and depression among nurse practitioners have not declined, according to a recent report.
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Arrowhead Regional Medical Center taps new CNO
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center has selected Sharon Brown, MSN, RN, as its new chief nursing officer, the Colton, Calif.-based hospital said in an Aug. 8 LinkedIn post.
CommonSpirit hospital misplaced woman's body, family alleges
The family of a woman who died at a California hospital is suing the hospital and its parent organization, Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, alleging the hospital misplaced the 31-year-old woman’s body, the Chicago Tribune reported Aug. 8.
Telehealth access for Medicare patients in limbo
It is anticipated that Congress will extend telehealth access rules for Medicare patients, though likely not until after the election. This delay could have significant repercussions, Politico reported Aug. 9.
McLaren cyberattack delayed cancer treatment for some patients
Patients at Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Flint (Mich.) are experiencing disruptions in care after a cyberattack on the system, ABC affiliate WXYZ reported Aug. 8.
COVID deaths fell 69% in 1 year
COVID-19 deaths fell 68.9% from 2022 to 2023 — dropping from the fourth leading cause of death to the tenth, the CDC said.
Hospitals fall short on enteral nutrition safety: ISMP
The prevalence of incorrect and expired enteral nutrition feedings is likely underreported in hospitals, according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
116 hospitals with the best readmission rates
New CMS data shows 116 hospitals have unplanned readmission rates below the national average.
How hackers are targeting the hospital supply chain
Hackers have upped their cyberattacks on the healthcare supply chain, putting hospitals and health systems in a position to respond.
How many hospitals use Epic's ambient technology?
More than 180 medical centers and hospitals have adopted ambient technology integrated with Epic Systems’ software, The Cap Times reported Aug. 9.
