Recognizing Your Staff: EMS Week Gift Ideas Managers can consider EMS Week gift ideas that are original, low-cost, and practical — taking advantage of this time to involve staff and leverage their input. Learn More
Now and Then: Mother-Daughter Perspectives on Nursing During National Nurses Week, we share mother-daughter perspectives on what it means to be a nurse and the future of nursing. Learn More
Celebrating Nurse Heroes: The Reality of Making a Difference Each year National Nurses Week celebrates the key role nurses have played throughout history. This year is made more poignant with the COVID-19 pandemic accompanying the celebration. Learn More
Behind the Curtain: The Role, Cost, and Future of C-Sections C-sections are associated with higher risks of patient harm and higher costs. After their growth in popularity among moms and providers, national efforts are now being made to reduce unnecessary C-sections. Learn More
Patient Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic Patient Experience Week provides healthcare leaders the opportunity to think about what actions they can be taking to look after their care teams and to safeguard the best possible experience for patients. Learn More
Why Reducing C-Sections Is a Priority for Moms and Providers Compared to vaginal birth, C-sections result in higher instances of maternal mortality, longer hospital stays, and excessive bleeding. Despite these risks, C-sections have continued to increase in popularity among patients — even when the procedure isn’t medically necessary. Learn More
Why an Effective Onboarding Program Improves Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Retention Did you know turnover can cost up to $59,700 per nurse? Effectively onboarding a new hire can impact a hospital’s nurse retention efforts more than expected. Learn More
Build Safety Culture During Patient Safety Awareness Week With Patient Safety Awareness Week taking place March 14-20, 2021, it’s a good time to make an honest assessment of how your organization is doing in keeping your patients safe. Learn More
The Nursing Shortage and Its Impact on Patient Safety Understanding why the nursing shortage exists and how to prepare for the increased need for nurses are key to minimize an impact on patient safety. Learn More
7 Ways to Improve EMS Education and Retention Consider ways to improve EMS provider education and retention as turnover, training costs, and demand continue to challenge healthcare leaders. Learn More