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American Oncology Network Expands to Hawaii, Welcomes New Practice to Network

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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HONOLULU, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Oncology Network (AON) (Nasdaq: AONC), one of the nation’s fastest-growing community oncology networks, is pleased to announce its expansion into Hawaii and welcomes Hawaii Cancer Care to the network.

Key Points: 
  • HONOLULU, April 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Oncology Network (AON) (Nasdaq: AONC), one of the nation’s fastest-growing community oncology networks, is pleased to announce its expansion into Hawaii and welcomes Hawaii Cancer Care to the network.
  • “Our goal at AON is to partner with independent community oncology practices to further close the cancer care gap,” said Todd Schonherz , AON’s chief executive officer.
  • “We are happy to be partnering with American Oncology Network,” said the physicians at Hawaii Cancer Care.
  • The practice already has a comprehensive menu of cancer care services that are valuable to patients at every stage in their diagnosis.

Nurse.com’s 2024 Nurse Salary and Work-Life Report Reveals Workplace Violence and Mental Health Concerns

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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For the first time in this biennial survey, nurses were asked about their experiences with workplace violence and how their job affected their mental health and wellness.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time in this biennial survey, nurses were asked about their experiences with workplace violence and how their job affected their mental health and wellness.
  • Many nurses also expressed a need for greater emphasis on physical and mental health.
  • “Workplace violence in any healthcare setting impacts both staff well-being and patient care quality.
  • Participation in this study increased significantly from the 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report , with 3,662 nurses surveyed this year.

HD Nursing Recognizes National Patient Safety Awareness Week, Celebrates Notable Achievements in Fall and Pressure Injury Prevention

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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In observance of National Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10-16, 2024), HD Nursing , the leading patient safety solution that combines predictive analytics with individualized fall and pressure injury prevention, is pleased to highlight its recent positive benchmarks, underscoring the top-down commitment to advancing patient safety.

Key Points: 
  • In observance of National Patient Safety Awareness Week (March 10-16, 2024), HD Nursing , the leading patient safety solution that combines predictive analytics with individualized fall and pressure injury prevention, is pleased to highlight its recent positive benchmarks, underscoring the top-down commitment to advancing patient safety.
  • Celebrating Fall Prevention at UT Southwestern: In 2018, William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and Zale Lipshy Pavilion both implemented the HD Nursing Fall Prevention Program.
  • “These positive benchmarks underscore the effectiveness of our Falls Prevention Program and the unwavering commitment of healthcare providers to prioritize patient safety.
  • As we mark National Patient Safety Awareness Week, these achievements inspire us to continue pioneering innovative solutions that make a meaningful impact on healthcare outcomes."

Get Well hosts Chief Nursing Officer Council on the Future of Digital Health

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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BETHESDA, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get Well, the global leader in digital patient engagement, hosted the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Council on March 6th, where 23 nurse executives from diverse healthcare backgrounds convened to discuss the intersection of digital health and nursing.

Key Points: 
  • BETHESDA, Md., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get Well , the global leader in digital patient engagement, hosted the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Council on March 6th, where 23 nurse executives from diverse healthcare backgrounds convened to discuss the intersection of digital health and nursing.
  • The Council met to explore evolving trends that are reshaping digital health, with an end goal of driving impact through meaningful actions.
  • With this mission in mind, the Council focused on three main topics: improving workflow and clinician well-being, promoting civility and a safe care environment, and amplifying care team recognition.
  • These primary goals reflect some of the most pressing concerns for nurses in today's healthcare landscape.

NCC Celebrates Certified Nurses Everywhere! Happy Certified Nurses Day - March 19, 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NCC honors all nurses and health care professionals who continue to validate their expertise and knowledge in their specialty. We salute these experts in their field. Happy Certified Nurses Day!!

Key Points: 
  • Certified nurses have demonstrated specialized knowledge and are dedicated to keeping that knowledge current.
  • CHICAGO, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NCC honors all nurses and health care professionals who continue to validate their expertise and knowledge in their specialty.
  • Certified Nurses and Certified Advanced Practice Nurses.
  • Visit the NCC YouTube Channel to view and share PSAs showing the importance of certified nurses.

Study Surmounts Barrier to Measuring Healthcare Worker Exposure to Workplace Violence

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace violence (WPV), including physical assaults and verbal threats, is a pervasive and significant issue for healthcare workers and organizations.

Key Points: 
  • OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Feb. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Workplace violence (WPV), including physical assaults and verbal threats, is a pervasive and significant issue for healthcare workers and organizations.
  • WPV directly harms healthcare workers and increases their anxiety, depression and staff turnover.
  • Rates of WPV are likely underestimated because past studies have mostly used surveys that rely on recall of past events.
  • A study featured in the March 2024 issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety (JQPS) overcomes this important barrier by precisely measuring nurse and patient care assistant exposure rates to patient aggression in real time, shedding light on prevention and management measures.

Palm Primary Care Expands Into Dallas County With Acquisition of Two Primary Care Clinics

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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Palm Primary Care Texas (“Palm”), part of the MBF Healthcare Partners II, L.P. (“MBF”) portfolio and Florida-based Palm Medical Centers , has acquired the assets of two primary care practices located in Dallas and Duncanville, from Texas Health Physicians Group.

Key Points: 
  • Palm Primary Care Texas (“Palm”), part of the MBF Healthcare Partners II, L.P. (“MBF”) portfolio and Florida-based Palm Medical Centers , has acquired the assets of two primary care practices located in Dallas and Duncanville, from Texas Health Physicians Group.
  • While the transaction has closed, the full transition of staff and clinics to the Palm name will occur over the next several months.
  • With this acquisition, Palm has now opened or acquired six primary care clinics in Tarrant and Dallas counties since June 2023.
  • Both office locations specialize in a full range of services to Medicare beneficiaries and their families in Dallas County, with an emphasis on convenience and compassionate care.

Tampa General Hospital Brings New Hope for Patients with Advanced Blood Cancers

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to harness innovative advances in cancer care, the Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute has added a novel approach to its therapeutic armamentarium for the treatment of patients with aggressive forms of B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas and other types of blood cancers.

Key Points: 
  • The field of immunotherapy has evolved from an academic research program to an essential pillar in the treatment of many cancers.
  • All are intended for the treatment of blood cancers, including lymphomas, some forms of leukemia and, most recently, multiple myeloma.
  • Following comprehensive planning and discussion, Tampa General's Hospital at Home program has started to be applied to CAR T patients meeting certain criteria.
  • Due the benefit of remote monitoring, the TGH Cancer Institute and Hospital at Home teams have been working on adapting Hospital at Home for oncology patients.

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Announces Pediatric Certified Duchenne Care Center, Penn State Health Children's Hospital

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), announced the expansion of their renowned Certified Duchenne Care Center (CDCC) Program with the certification of the clinic at Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This designation marks a significant step for the CDCC Program and continues the growth and expansion to bring comprehensive care to all people living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) , a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) , announced the expansion of their renowned Certified Duchenne Care Center (CDCC) Program with the certification of the clinic at Penn State Health Children's Hospital in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
  • Under the guidance of Dr. Ashutosh Kumar, neurologist and clinic director, Penn State Health Children's Hospital is a growing clinic that currently serves approximately 50 individuals living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy.
  • "The Penn State Health Pediatric Neuromuscular Multidisciplinary Care Team has worked tirelessly to provide a family and patient-centered approach to the care and support of children with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy," said Dr. Ashutosh Kumar, pediatric neurologist and assistant professor of pediatrics and neurology at Penn State Health Children's Hospital.
  • PPMD's Certified Duchenne Care Center Program supports standardized, comprehensive care and services for all people living with Duchenne.

South Dakota Enacts APRN Compact

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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Kristi Noem signed the APRN Compact into law in the state of South Dakota on Feb. 5, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Kristi Noem signed the APRN Compact into law in the state of South Dakota on Feb. 5, 2024.
  • When implemented, the compact will allow an APRN to hold one multistate license with a privilege to practice in other compact states.
  • “The compact will help improve access to workforce and enable APRNs to take care of our communities.”
    South Dakota is the fourth jurisdiction to enact the APRN Compact, joining Delaware, North Dakota and Utah.
  • Noem and the legislators of South Dakota, for their support of our health care workforce through the adoption of the APRN Compact.