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March 24, 2016

Better work environments equal better patient outcomes

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has updated its standards for healthy work environment, this time emphasizing the connection between nurses’ work environment with patient safety and outcomes.

This Week in Nursing

California nurses seven-day strike ends in stalemate

On March 15, the newly unionized nurses of Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center arranged a seven-day strike in hopes of getting their first collectively-bargained contract.

Better staff communication is key to patient safety

New reports indicate that communication among hospital staff saves lives. What can nurse leaders do to help?

Predictive Data Cuts Mortality by 30%

Yale New Haven Hospital's nurse SWAT team goes beyond just responding to changes in patients' status. It uses predictive data to anticipate problems, and intervenes at the earliest signs of decompensation.

Solutions Spotlight

Featured webcast: Drug Diversion in Healthcare: Improve Security and Avoid Fines

Failed drug diversion programs in hospitals have led to record fines levied against facilities. Preventing theft of controlled substances at hospitals is also of high importance and continues to be an issue even with increased security measures. In the midst of heightened scrutiny over drug security, hospitals must improve their processes to avoid litigation.

Join us for a live webinar on the issue on Thursday, April 26 from 1–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, with expert speaker Kimberly New, JD, a nurse, attorney, and consultant who specializes in helping hospitals prevent, detect, and respond to drug diversion.

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