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Bad Situations Can Lead to Good Opportunities for Nurses
In a newly released article titled, “Top 10 Concerns of Chief Nursing Officers,” a majority of CNOs who attended a recent roundtable discussion were worried about nurse retention and staffing. Because facilities have been forced to minimize staffing and put…
Read MoreThe Opioid Crisis in Hospitals – What You May Not Know
It’s no secret that the opioid crisis has taken hold across the country. We continually see news reports and stories that highlight its serious repercussions. Earlier this summer, the federal government even went so far as to declare this crisis…
Read MoreUsing Analytics Tools to Control Drug Diversion: Hackensack University Medical Center
The news has been inundated with reports of the increasing prevalence of opioid use throughout the country. Dubbed the “opioid crisis,” addiction to controlled substances is no longer a rare occurrence happening behind closed doors—it affects those of all socioeconomic…
Read MoreUnexpected Drug Shortages – Are You Prepared?
Drug shortages are a frequent problem hospitals have to navigate, but a recent shortage of note is particularly unexpected. Sodium Bicarbonate, aka baking soda, is reported to be experiencing severe shortages. This drug is used to reduce acidity in the…
Read MorePulling Back the Curtain on Drug Diversion
As the opioid crisis becomes more prevalent in American society, healthcare systems are beginning to acknowledge the need for drug diversion prevention programs within their walls. With jaw dropping stories of diversion within the hospitals surfacing and reports of opioid…
Read MoreNursing in 2017: Expanding Roles and Responsibilities
Nursing is becoming an increasingly regarded field in the healthcare system as hospitals are fast realizing the valuable roles nurses fill. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, nurses are the largest component of a hospital’s staff and…
Read MoreNews Corner: Reflections on the Advancement of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) and the Potential Impact on Hospitals
By Ken Perez, Vice President of Healthcare Policy at Omnicell After two tumultuous months since the Republicans’ first Affordable Care Act (ACA) repeal and replacement bill was introduced, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) is working its way through Congress,…
Read MoreMedication Management Council’s Top 10 Compliance Best Practices for 2017
The Medication Management Council is a thought leadership initiative of Omnicell. Formed in June 2014, the Council’s mission is to identify medication management best practices and generate top 10 lists of best practices in the areas of safety, efficiency and…
Read MorePhysician Shortages in Rural Communities Lead to Changing Role of Nurse Practitioners
Many rural areas around the country are underserved when it comes to the availability of physicians. In response to this, some medical schools have started offering programs that prepare students for specific careers in rural medicine. Some are even offering…
Read MoreTips for CNOs to Combat Today’s Nursing Shortage
While there have been nursing shortages in the past, today’s staffing problem is unlike anything seen before – namely because it’s not just driven by a lack of educated nurses. Instead, this shortage stems from the plethora of opportunities nurses have…
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