Monday, November 8, 2021
 

"The whole mission of that organization needs to be based on interprofessional teamwork that's very patient- and family-driven." — Jeanette Ives Erickson, chief nurse emerita, Massachusetts General Hospital

An emphasis on teamwork always should be part of an organization's mission and culture and the patient should be considered part of the team, says acclaimed nurse leader Jeanette Ives Erickson, chief nurse emerita of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

In this week's lead story, Ives Erickson provides ways for healthcare leaders to bolster true teamwork.
 

5 Ways to Move Nurse and Staff Teamwork Forward
A culture of strong teamwork benefits both patients and staff, acclaimed chief nurse says.
 
Nurse Practitioners Celebrate National NP Week
Nearly 90% of NPs go into primary care to serve areas with the greatest need, AANP president says.
National Nurses United urges OSHA to make emergency temporary standard (ETS) permanent
'We can’t let our guard down now,' NNU president says.  
'COVID Hit Us Over the Head With a Two-by-Four': Addressing Ageism With Urgency
A greater sense of urgency is needed in light of the coronavirus pandemic's shocking death toll, including more than 500,000 older Americans.
'Vaccination is Key' Strategy Against Potential Twindemic
Indu Lew, PharmD, executive vice president and chief pharmacy officer at RWJBarnabas Health offers insights on what this year's flu season may look like, how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the pharmaceutical landscape, and offers leadership advice.
Patients Went Into the Hospital for Care. After Testing Positive There for COVID, Some Never Came Out.
About 21% of the patients who contracted COVID in the hospital from April to September last year died. In contrast, nearly 8% of other Medicare patients died in the hospital at the time.
Robotics, Drones, and Centralized Purchasing: How Houston Methodist Is Changing the Supply Chain
With seven acute care hospitals, the Texas health system is using innovative ideas to trim its $1.4 billion supply chain budget, while increasing efficiency.
 

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