7 Changes To Healthcare In 2013
(Record Herald) It took Congress only 2,700 pages to write the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare. But bureaucrats have generated 13,000 pages in new regulations for...
View ArticleDoctor/nurse shortages come with a twist
(News Medical) A new study said the projected shortage of primary care physicians may be overstated, and new nurses are having trouble finding work. Medpage Today: Doc Shortage May Be Smaller Than...
View ArticleFew hospitals meet standards for reducing readmissions
(Pittsburgh Post Gazette) Historically, a patient who has to be readmitted has meant more revenue for a hospital, since it would receive payment for each stay. Under provisions of the 2010 Patient...
View ArticleImproving nurses’ work environments could lead to lower readmissions
(HealthcareFinanceNews) A study published in a recent issue of Medical Care found that increased nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and good work environments for nurses were tied to lower 30-day...
View Article3 Trends Influencing Nurse Workload
(Beckers) Most nurses report that their duties are increasing while overtime hours are remaining stagnant, according to Vital Signs 2012, a national nursing attitudes and outlook report by Jackson...
View ArticleInfographic Released Regarding Need for Qualified CNAs Across the U.S.
(sbWIRE) While there are many currently looking for work, one of the most needed positions in America is the certified nursing assistant. The nursing assistant positions are in high demand as of now,...
View ArticleThe Flu Shot Controversy: Get A Vaccine Or Get Fired?
(Neon Tommy) While vaccines are an important aspect of healthcare, many people, even nurses, refuse to get a flu shot. Their refusal leads to questions about the flu shot’s purpose, efficacy and impact...
View ArticleFamily Home Medical now in former Rite-Aid
(News Item) Family Home Medical Home Health Agency held a grand reopening Tuesday at its new location downtown. The business moved from the first floor of the former General Cigar Factory building to...
View ArticleThe economics of nursing
(Nurse) Since the federal budget sequester became a reality on April 1, there has not been an immediate effect on nursing and healthcare organizations. No hospitals or long-term care facilities...
View ArticleTV may reinforce stereotypes about men in nursing
(Reuters) Fictional male nurses on television are sidelined in supporting roles, portrayed as the butt of jokes and cast as commentary providers or minority representatives, all of which makes it...
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