'The public attention currently being paid [to sexual harassment] makes it even more imperative that executives lead their organizations on this pressing issue. Prevention, detection, and remediation are the key components of a successful approach,' Kate Fenner, PhD, RN, managing director of Compass Clinical Consulting.

High profile incidents of sexual assault and harassment have been pushed into the spotlight over the past few years. The #MeToo movement has also brought attention to the prevalence of this issue. Unfortunately, sexual harassment is a problem in healthcare as well. In this week's feature story, you can learn more about how to prevent and address this detrimental behavior.

Also, in this issue:

LeapFrog's hospital safety grades
Why 30-day readmissions are declining
Speeding up innovation

Dealing With Sexual Harassment in Healthcare

Prevent harassment before it begins. And take action when it does. Find out how to handle this unwanted behavior if it occurs.

What's Really Driving 30-day Readmission Declines?

A Harvard study offers an alternative explanation for declines in hospital readmissions. Find out more about what may be contributing to the decline.

LeapFrog Releases Bi-annual Hospital Safety Grades

'D' and 'F' hospitals have nearly twice the risk of mortality of 'A' hospitals. What grade did your organization receive? Read on to find out.

Sponsored
Reducing the Cost of Care by Decreasing Avoidable Readmissions

This whitepaper discusses factors that increase the risk for readmissions, costs associated with readmissions, and how providers are lowering readmission rates for better value-based care.

Innovate Faster: Wake Forest Tells Us How

Collaborative efforts between Wake Forest School of Medicine and Wake Forest Baptist Health are designed to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice.

Bruising Labor Battles Put Kaiser Permanente's Reputation On The Line

Critics say the nonprofit health system is becoming more like its for-profit counterparts.

Must Reads

Opinion: Creating safe and defined staffing ratios for nurses will promote better patient safety and quality of care

The CT Mirror

To battle shortage, North Dakota launches program that will pay healthcare facilities to attract nurses

Grand Forks Herald

Here's how much nurses make in every state

Forbes

What are the visitation policies of local N.Y. hospitals? This survey reveals them

LoHud.com

Burnout is rampant among doctors and nurses. Can the arts help?

PBS NewsHour

That's all for today. As always, send any tips, thoughts or advice my way at jthew@healthleadersmedia.com or Tweet @jen_NurseEditor.

Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Editor, Nursing