FEATURED STORY | | 5 Things to Know About Drug Diversion | | by Jennifer Thew, RN | | Drug diversion and addiction among nurses is not uncommon, but it is often misunderstood. An expert shares insights to improve understanding. |
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NEWS & ANALYSIS | | FL Safety Initiative Saves $28.7M | | In one year, Hospital Engagement Network programs that teach best practices and instill a culture of safety prevented at least 5,283 instances of patient harm in 77 hospitals across Florida. |
| Most Hospital Palliative Care Programs Are Understaffed | | An analysis of palliative care programs found that only 25 percent funded teams that included a physician, an advanced practice or registered nurse, a social worker and a chaplain, the four positions that are recommended by The Joint Commission. |
| Hospital Readmissions Drop in 49 States | | The number of preventable readmission at U.S. hospitals dropped by 8% over the past five years, according to data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. |
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