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Sanara MedTech Inc. Announces the Appointments of Jake Waldrop as Chief Operating Officer and Tyler Palmer as Chief Corporate Development and Strategy Officer

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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Zach Fleming, Sanara's Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Jake and Tyler are seasoned executives with a wealth of experience in the medical device and wound care industries.

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  • Zach Fleming, Sanara's Chief Executive Officer, stated, “Jake and Tyler are seasoned executives with a wealth of experience in the medical device and wound care industries.
  • Mr. Palmer brings extensive expertise in the healthcare sector, particularly in leading strategic growth and corporate development initiatives aimed at enhancing financial and clinical outcomes for providers, while maximizing shareholder returns.
  • In his most recent role, Mr. Palmer served as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, Strategy, and Product at AQuity Solutions, a leading provider of outsourced revenue cycle and clinical documentation solutions.
  • Under his leadership, he crafted and executed a strategic vision that included multiple successful acquisitions and technology investments.

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.

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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.
  • 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.

GOODWIN UNIVERSITY RECEIVES STATE APPROVAL FOR NEW LPN PROGRAM

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwin University is excited to have received state approval to launch a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program to help further address an ongoing nursing shortage across the state of Connecticut.

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  • EAST HARTFORD, Conn., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodwin University is excited to have received state approval to launch a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program to help further address an ongoing nursing shortage across the state of Connecticut.
  • The LPN program is led by Dr. Vivienne Friday, Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions, and Karyn Therrien, Director of the LPN program.
  • The Goodwin program will be offered at its East Hartford campus as well as at the University of Bridgeport campus in Bridgeport, CT.
    Goodwin responded to a similar need in 2004 by launching its first nursing program.
  • "The addition of the LPN program will help ensure our academic offerings are in sync with the workforce needs."

Collette Health Appoints Christine Gall as Chief Nursing Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Collette Health , a leading provider of virtual patient observation solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of healthcare visionary Christine Gall DrPH, MS, BSN, as chief nursing officer.

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  • Collette Health , a leading provider of virtual patient observation solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of healthcare visionary Christine Gall DrPH, MS, BSN, as chief nursing officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319551571/en/
    Collette Health appoints Christine Gall DrPH, MS, BSN as chief nursing officer.
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    Gall brings three decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge in Patient Safety and Engagement, Quality, and Public Health Leadership.
  • “I’m thrilled to be joining Collette Health at such a pivotal time as we see the role of clinicians evolve and new technology transform the healthcare industry,” said Gall.

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."

ENA Survey: 56 Percent of ED Nurses Assaulted in the Past Month

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A recent "pulse check" survey of Emergency Nurses Association members revealed more than half of the responding emergency nurses had been either physically or verbally assaulted or threatened with violence in the previous 30 days.

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  • In the survey conducted Feb. 11-March 11, ED nurses described being head-butted, kicked, slapped, punched, stabbed with a pencil or hit with thrown objects, among other types of aggression.
  • The verbal assaults and threats also have an impact:
    "The patient threatened to cut my throat and said he would find out where I lived," one nurse reported.
  • Of the nearly 500 ENA members who responded, approximately one-in-10 said they are considering leaving nursing because of ongoing workplace violence.
  • The health, safety and well-being of emergency nurses and their patients are at stake."

Joyce University Expands Nursing Education Reach to Nevada Residents

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences continues its strategic expansion, now offering its full suite of hybrid nursing programs to residents of Nevada. Aspiring nurses in the state can become licensed in as little as 20 months through Joyce's prelicensure programs – and all with no prerequisites or prior nursing experience.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences continues its strategic expansion, now offering its full suite of hybrid nursing programs to residents of Nevada.
  • "Joyce University recognizes the urgent need for skilled nurses nationwide," said Dr. John Smith-Coppes, President and CEO of Joyce University.
  • Since 2021, Joyce University has expanded beyond its flagship campus in Draper, UT, and is now offering hybrid programs in Colorado , Arizona , Missouri, New Mexico , and Nevada.
  • Joyce University's expansion benefits aspiring nurses in Nevada with a range of institutionally and programmatically accredited pre-licensure programs, including the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN ), the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) , and the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN).

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute Shares Pharmacy Expertise To Advance Medically Integrated Oncology Care

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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FORT MYERS, Fla., April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, LLC (FCS) leaders and pharmacy experts will share insights and best practices in specialty pharmacy operations and dispensing that are contributing to positive patient outcomes at the NCODA 2024 Spring Forum in Dallas. The focus of the multi-day gathering, "Driving Optimal Strategies for Patient Care in Medically Integrated Oncology," is on the vital role of pharmacy involvement throughout the entire cancer care continuum.

Key Points: 
  • The focus of the multi-day gathering, "Driving Optimal Strategies for Patient Care in Medically Integrated Oncology," is on the vital role of pharmacy involvement throughout the entire cancer care continuum.
  • "Our Rx To Go team members continue to set the standard of excellence for medically-integrated oncology pharmacy and support services," said FCS President & Managing Physician Lucio Gordan, MD .
  • "They are well-equipped to contribute top-tier knowledge to help steer the future of oncology care."
  • NCODA is a globally recognized not-for-profit organization dedicated to building a patient-centered, medically integrated community of health care providers whose focus is to innovate the continuity of cancer care so that every patient receives the maximum benefit from their cancer treatment.

Decrease the Burden of Oncology Clinical Trials with Patient-Friendly Technologies, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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TORONTO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The burdens on oncology clinical trial participants are many. Professionals involved with the execution of clinical research should keep this top of mind when planning how to conduct a study. Patients, often feeling unwell even before the clinical trial commences, are impacted by every aspect of the experience, including the technologies they are required to use. One thing study teams can do to help minimize the burden on cancer patients is to seek technologies based on patient-centered design.

Key Points: 
  • In this free webinar, a former oncology clinical trial participant and cancer survivor—who is also a pharmaceutical R&D leader—will share some of her experiences as a clinical trial participant, including the impact of technology.
  • TORONTO, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The burdens on oncology clinical trial participants are many.
  • Professionals involved with the execution of clinical research should keep this top of mind when planning how to conduct a study.
  • In this webinar, a former oncology clinical trial participant and cancer survivor—who is also a pharmaceutical R&D leader—will share some of her experiences as a clinical trial participant, including the impact of technology.

Alsana Appoints Eating Disorder Industry Veteran Allan Benham as CEO

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allan Benham, BSN and MBA, a healthcare executive who specializes in leading organizations in the behavioral health treatment sector, has been appointed CEO of Alsana , an eating disorder recovery community.

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  • WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allan Benham, BSN and MBA, a healthcare executive who specializes in leading organizations in the behavioral health treatment sector, has been appointed CEO of Alsana , an eating disorder recovery community.
  • Benham has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry.
  • "My passion for changing lives through recovery and for patients struggling with eating disorder behaviors patient aligns with Alsana's purpose: to provide compassionate, personalized treatment with a holistic approach, empowering people to embrace healing," said Benham.
  • with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Benham began his career as a Registered Nurse with Meadows Behavioral Health where he cared for patients with eating disorders.