The RetuRN program attracts RNs that stepped away from practice back to patient care.
Monday, April 29, 2019

Think it's impossible to get nurses back to the bedside? Think again.

Finding and retaining bedside RNs is a challenge many nurse leaders face. But a novel program at Allegheny Health Network in Allegheny, Pennsylvania has successfully gotten nurses who stepped away from practice back in action at the health system. Read on for more about the RetuRN program.

Also:

  • More on the consequences for a patient who killed a nurse

  • CMS is eyeing mandatory vs. voluntary payment models

  • Prioritizing sepsis assessments in the emergency department
 


Bring Nurses Back to the Bedside
Allegheny Health Network's RetuRN program attracts RNs that stepped away from practice back to patient care. Get more details about this innovative and successful program.
 
 
Patient Arrested on Manslaughter Charge for Attack That Killed Nurse
The behavioral health patient allegedly attacked multiple nurses, inflicting injuries that later killed one of them. What have you done to protect your nurses?
Verma: CMS Developing More Mandatory Payment Models

The embrace of mandatory models comes after the Trump administration was regarded in its early months as preferring voluntary models.Will required participation provide more accurate data?
Prioritize Sepsis Assessments in Your Overcrowded Emergency Department
Prompt identification of patients who are at high risk of sepsis could be the difference between life or death. Read on for more on how to better care for sepsis patients.
CMS Pushes Integrated Care Models for Dual Eligibles
States are encouraged to adopt integrated care models for serving dual eligibles, with options that include capitated payments, managed fee-for-service, and state-specific models.
 
 

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Thank you for reading this issue, and have a wonderful week. Plus, feel free to send any tips, thoughts or advice my way at jthew@healthleadersmedia.com or Tweet @jen_NurseEditor.

 

Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Content Specialist, Nursing