An infection prevention and control executive at Boston Children’s Hospital recently made a business case for hiring more infection preventionists and was able to gain approval to increase staffing by more than 50%.
Nurse leaders have had many challenges to face this year as the nursing shortage continues. CNOs and other healthcare executives have been brainstorming ideas for addressing this shortage as well as disruptors such as AI and virtual care.
A generational change in physicians must be recognized in recruitment efforts, according to Bozek. CMOs need to make sure there is a good work-life balance for the workforce. Physician candidates need to know that leadership understands that family is important and outside-work activities are important.
On episode 115 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dr. Emily Landon, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago, talks about how hospitals are improving their hand hygiene practices. This episode is sponsored by BioVigil and Inovalon and presented as part of International Infection Prevention Week.
In this November 19 webinar, Diana Swihart, CEO and Managing Partner of the American Academy for Preceptor Advance, will explore some of the most useful examples of quality improvement initiatives in nursing. She also will look at the important roles that nurse leaders engage in to improve quality and safety when measuring, reporting, and comparing healthcare outcomes to ensure safe, high-quality services. Register now to reserve your spot!
How has the field of infection prevention evolved in recent years, and what new challenges are emerging as we approach 2025? Infection prevention has evolved significantly, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. This Q&A with Jennifer Cordell, MEd, CIC, Infection Prevention Manager at Inovalon is presented in partnership with Inovalon.
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