"Changes in sick leave and work exclusion policies to minimize the pressure on staff to come to work while sick would protect patients and other healthcare personnel," – Hilary M. Babcock, MD, MPH.
'Tis the (flu ...and pneumonia ...and upper respiratory tract infection) season. This time of year, viruses love to proliferate. But despite knowing how infectious and potentially dangerous, illnesses such as these can be, healthcare workers, including nurses, still tend to come to work when sick. In this issue's feature story, experts talk about what can be done to encourage sick employees to stay home, rest up, and get well. Do you know a healthcare leader who is a rising star? Nominate them for the HealthLeaders Twenty. Also, in this issue: | 
