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Allyon Awarded Health Care Staffing Services Certification from The Joint Commission

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allyon has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization's commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allyon has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Health Care Staffing Services Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
  • "We take great pride and are honored to obtain the Health Care Staffing Services Certification from the Joint Commission.
  • "Health Care Staffing Services Certification recognizes health care staffing firms committed to striving for excellence and fostering continuous improvement in patient safety and quality of care," says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission.
  • "We take great pride and are honored to obtain the Health Care Staffing Services Certification from the Joint Commission.

PDO Max Instrumental in Lobbying for New Ruling Allowing Massachusetts Nurses to Include Polydioxanone (PDO) Thread Procedures in Scope of Practice

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Prior to passing the revision, on January 11, 2024, nurses in the state could not perform PDO thread procedures.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to passing the revision, on January 11, 2024, nurses in the state could not perform PDO thread procedures.
  • PDO thread procedures are a nonsurgical option for patients who desire a quick and less invasive alternative for skin rejuvenation.
  • "I believe all qualified providers should be able to practice within their skill level," PDO Max Founder and CEO Giovanna McCarthy says.
  • "Every time I see a nurse legally perform PDO thread procedures, I can say we contributed and stood up for this change."

DNP Select Income Fund Inc. Section 19(a) Notice

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The Fund will issue a separate 19(a) notice at the time of each monthly distribution using the most current financial information available.

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  • The Fund will issue a separate 19(a) notice at the time of each monthly distribution using the most current financial information available.
  • The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital.
  • A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income."
  • DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP) is a closed-end diversified investment management company.

Nurse Practitioners Sweep Three U.S. News & World Report Best Jobs Rankings

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas , Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) applauds the recognition of nurse practitioners (NPs) in U.S News & World Report's "Best Jobs" rankings for 2024, which lists the profession first in three categories. In its recently released rankings, the NP profession is the number one career in the 100 Best Jobs, Best Health Care Jobs and Best STEM Jobs lists.

Key Points: 
  • Profession Ranks #1 for Best Job, Health Care Job and STEM Job
    AUSTIN, Texas , Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) applauds the recognition of nurse practitioners (NPs) in U.S News & World Report's "Best Jobs" rankings for 2024, which lists the profession first in three categories.
  • In its recently released rankings, the NP profession is the number one career in the 100 Best Jobs , Best Health Care Jobs and Best STEM Jobs lists.
  • "The NP profession is thrilled to be recognized as the top job across three of U.S. News & World Report's Best Jobs rankings this year," said Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, president of AANP.
  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties.

Mindpath Health releases Holiday Hangover: Why Dry January May Be Right for You

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024

You've probably heard of Dry January if you've been on social media in the last ten years.

Key Points: 
  • You've probably heard of Dry January if you've been on social media in the last ten years.
  • Though plenty of apps help track your progress, Dry January is as low-tech as you want it to be.
  • This article was written by Andrew Monasterio, PMHNP-BC, DNP, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with Mindpath College Health in Isla Vista, California.
  • Mindpath Health is a leading provider of high-quality outpatient behavioral health services, offering in-person and telehealth visits.

Medline introduces first-of-its-kind transparent wound dressing aiding in pressure injury prevention

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NORTHFIELD, Ill., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline, the market leader in skin care, today announced the latest addition to its advanced wound care portfolio, the OptiView® Transparent Dressing with HydroCore™ Technology. This first-of-its-kind wound dressing features an innovative clear design that allows caregivers to quickly and easily inspect, monitor and blanch skin with the dressing in place.

Key Points: 
  • This first-of-its-kind wound dressing features an innovative clear design that allows caregivers to quickly and easily inspect, monitor and blanch skin with the dressing in place.
  • Pressure and excess heat can lead to skin breakdown and increase the risk of pressure injury development.
  • "Medline has a long history of innovation in wound care, with a focus on providing the right tools and expertise to help enhance wound care efficiency.
  • OptiView follows the best practice guidelines of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) and other international pressure injury organizations when considering the appropriate prophylactic dressing.

Election Results for 2024 NCC Board of Directors and Officers

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New & Renewed Term Appointments:

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  • The National Certification Corporation (NCC) is pleased to announce the outcome of the NCC Board of Directors and Officers election.
  • Directors are elected by constituents through a slate approval process and officers are appointed by the Board of Directors.
  • The full Board of Director listing is available at https://www.nccwebsite.org/NCC-Leadership.aspx
    CHICAGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New & Renewed Term Appointments:
    NCC welcomes the knowledge, expertise, and support of our Board of Directors.
  • Carol Wallman, DNP, APRN, NNP-BC, was re-appointed to serve as President of NCC.

AANP Spotlights Five Critical Health Care Trends to Watch

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) has identified five critical health trends that will impact the delivery of patient-centered health care in 2024 and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) has identified five critical health trends that will impact the delivery of patient-centered health care in 2024 and beyond.
  • "Patients deserve access to high-quality health care nationwide, and NPs are urging other health care leaders and policymakers to prioritize policies that make health care more efficient and effective by making 2024 the Year of Patient-Centered Health Care."
  • Primary Care Providers are Screening for Both Physical and Mental Health – NPs and other primary care providers are at the forefront of patient care, screening for both physical and mental health problems.
  • As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP represents the interests of NPs as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered health care.

Frontier Nursing University Names Dr. Tanya Belcheff as Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that Dr. Tanya Belcheff, DNP, CNM, has been selected as the university’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Key Points: 
  • Versailles, Kentucky, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versailles, Kentucky -- Frontier Nursing University (FNU) announced that Dr. Tanya Belcheff, DNP, CNM, has been selected as the university’s Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
  • “We are thrilled that Dr. Belcheff has accepted the role as our Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” said FNU President Dr. Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FACNM, FAAN.
  • “She is an outstanding faculty member and has been very active and passionate in her support of our numerous diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and initiatives.
  • “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to serve as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” Dr. Belcheff said.

Leading health systems see significant increases in NPS after adopting NRC Health's Human Understanding® Metric

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Gundersen Health System, a non-profit health system based in Wisconsin, and M Health Fairview, a healthcare system located in Minnesota, implemented the HUme into their patient experience surveys--and began developing HUme-centered organization-wide strategies--within the last year and have seen significant increases in NPS.

Key Points: 
  • Two leading health systems are seeing significant increases in patient loyalty as they implement a system-wide strategy centered around NRC Health’s mission of Human Understanding.
  • A newly released case study highlights these impressive results and NRC Health’s Human Understanding Metric (HUme)SM as a driving force.
  • Unique in healthcare, the Human Understanding program helps health systems better understand their patients, care teams, consumers, and the broader communities they serve.
  • “The Human Understanding Metric (HUme) correlates very strongly with loyalty metrics such as Net Promoter Score,” said Jon Tanner, NRC Health’s Human Understanding Program Director.