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Nurse managers' 4-day workweeks: How it's going at Mount Sinai

In fall 2022, New York City-based Mount Sinai launched its four-day workweek program for nurse managers. More than a year later, the program continues to improve staff engagement, satisfaction and has become an important retention strategy, leaders tol…

New York system shuffles HR leadership

North Shore University Hospital, a 756-bed facility in Manhasset, N.Y., has named Anwau Huffman associate executive director of human resources. 

Michigan Medicine names regional chief nursing officer

University of Michigan Health-West has named Kate Veenstra, DNP, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer. She had been serving as associate CNO since 2021. 

'Urgent care attached to hospital': Florida hospital opens fast track ED

West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton, Fla., has opened a “fast-track” emergency department facility steps away from its main ED, where patients with less severe medical needs can be treated more efficiently. 

85% of hospital nurses said they'd quit by 2024. Did they?

A January 2023 nurse survey fueled fears of an exodus, as 85% of those in hospital roles said they planned to quit within the next 12 months. 

HCA Virginia ends outside contract for hospital food services

Sodexo will lay off workers after HCA Virginia, part of Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare, ended a six-year contract with the company for dining and nutrition services at its hospitals, according to Richmond BizSense, which cites a Worker Adjustmen…

5 big-ticket hospital capital projects

Becker’s has reported on five hospital projects that have been announced in the past six months that are estimated to cost $1.5 billion or more: 

Stop dispensing Paxlovid labeled for emergency use, FDA says

Pharmacies and healthcare providers may no longer dispense Paxlovid labeled in accordance with the FDA’s emergency use authorization, the agency said March 13.

Minimum wages by state

Minimum wages vary across the U.S., and more than 20 states increased their minimum wages as of Jan. 1.

Children’s National appoints 3 physician execs

Children’s National Hospital has added three physician leaders to its executive team, the Washington, D.C.-based organization said March 13.