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CLABSI prevention in hospitalized patients receiving hemodialysis

American Nurse

Renal Data System, more than 85% of individuals who began hemodialysis in 2021 did so via a central venous catheter (CVC) (up from 80% in 2019). The acute dialysis unit in a quaternary teaching hospital had four cases of hemodialysis-related CLABSI from January 2019 through May 2019 (compared to no CLABSIs in 2018).

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Elder Medication Management Training for Healthcare Personnel

American Medical Compliance

They learn to identify risk factors for medication-related problems, prevent errors, and apply best practices in administration. Providers also develop effective communication techniques to ensure patients understand their medications. Reach out for other courses by visiting the AMC Course Library.

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The day in the life of an Endovascular Neurointervention Nurse

The Nurse Break

I graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing from the University of Newcastle in 2019 and stepped straight into radiology for the first rotation of my new graduate program in 2020, right as COVID hit. That case reminds me how vital calm, clear communication is, not just for outcomes, but for helping patients feel safe.

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Day in the life of a Forensic Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Break

South Australia changed its legislation in 2019 and in the first 6 months over 300 people were charged under the new laws, if prosecuted successfully it can hold a maximum sentence of up to 7 years. Many Australian states are now recognising the seriousness of strangulation and injuries that can occur and the risk of death.

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Georgia Hospital Improves Organ Donation Process

Daily Nurse

Improved organ donation practices and greater program visibility led to a sustained increase in referrals, donors, and transplanted organs at a Georgia hospital, thanks to a focus on enhanced staff education and family communication. A series of organ donation presentations in 2018 and 2019 provided staff education.

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LPNs in modified care delivery models

American Nurse

Nurse leaders from a mid-Atlantic 12-hospital health system reviewed best practices for improving unit outcomes and identified a need for modified care delivery models. A care delivery model redesign, featuring licensed practical nurses) in an expert-led team-based approach was measured for success. In 2022, 46.1%

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Nursing ethics and shared governance model

American Nurse

HUP’s shared governance structure incorporates key components of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Rec­og­nition Program®, which are reflected in HUP’s Nursing Strategic Imperatives: Priorities for the Future of Nursing (2019–2023). These imperatives support ethical competence among nursing staff.