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Poll: How flexible are you when staffing the OR?
Staffing the OR takes more than filling shifts. How are you optimizing labor? Share your strategies, then test your leadership instincts in a quick quiz!
FDA issues safety alert for Baxter Novum IQ large volume pumps
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an early alert for Baxter’s Novum IQ Large Volume Pumps (Model 40700BAXUS) due to potential for underinfusion when transitioning from a flow rate to a higher flow rate (eg, rate……Read More
Leaders adapt as Gen Z nurses leave workforce
Gen Z nurses are leaving the workforce in droves, and CNOs must adapt their leadership strategies to keep them. That’s according to a July 21 HealthLeaders report on the Nurse Experience 2025 analysis from Press Ganey, which found……Read More
Report: AI, third-party risks open gaps in healthcare cybersecurity
Serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities remain in healthcare despite significant improvements in recent years, according to a July 16 MedCity News report on recent data from cybersecurity firm Fortified Health Security. Fortified’s research, which reportedly draws on NIST CSF data……Read More
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Keynote preview video: Healthcare's "Blockbuster moment" with Dr Dan Weberg
The nursing profession has an unprecedented opportunity to redesign systems, influence policy, and elevate care—but only if we can shift from traditional models to a future-focused mindset. That's the message of this exclusive preview of the 2025 OR……Read More
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Find Mindfulness in Daily Routines
Feeling overwhelmed by the nonstop demands of the day? Like you need to be fully present but are instead caught up in worrisome thoughts? Look for ways to weave some mindful moments into your day. Mindfulness doesn’t require a retreat or an hour of meditation. It can start with something as simple as using hand sanitizer.
Try this: The next time you reach for that dispenser, use those 20–30 seconds…Read More
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