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Inside Health Policy reports that direct support workers are grappling with unsupportive workplaces and feelings of unpreparedness for their jobs, according to a 2023 Direct Support Professional (DSP) Survey Report from Relias and ANCOR, which is impacting retention and turnover rates for home and community-based services.

PartBNews published an article that includes insights about cultural competency from Cara Lunsford, RN, CPHON, vice president of community at Nurse.com, about how to implement first-line programs so providers can offer more inclusive, comfortable care to the LGBTQIA community.

McKnight's Long-Term Care News published an article by Vince Baiera, BSN, partner of post-acute care at Relias, about how the COVID-19 pandemic transformed care delivery with technological innovations to meet the latest market demands and pushed organizations to embrace efficiencies and focus on retaining competent staff.

Daily Nurse spoke with Nurse.com's Cara Lunsford, RN, CPHON, about using ChatGPT in nursing education, the role of nursing educators in an AI world, and lessening the digital divide to make technological advancements accessible for all.

Listen to recommendations from Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, nurse and healthcare executive at Relias, about bold and innovative approaches needed to support current staff and recruit the healthcare workers of tomorrow in this American Hospital Association podcast.

Lora Sparkman, MHA, BSN, RN, a nurse and clinical effectiveness consultant at Relias, shares with Healthcare IT Today her perspective on how front-line nurses are most closely engaged with patients and their families throughout their healthcare journeys.

According to the Nurse Salary Research Report published by Nurse.com in 2022, 29% of nurses said they were considering leaving the profession, a steep rise from the 11% who were considering such a move in the 2020 survey.

Tech Bullion featured Nurse.com among the top nine best programs, highlighting that we've been a leading expert for more than 30 years.

The Triangle Food Blog shared our 321 Coffee and Relias partnership announcement to build a new in-office café at 1010 Sync St. in Morrisville's Perimeter Park. The café will serve Relias employees after its summer opening.

WRAL News shared our Relias and 321 Coffee partnership news to build an in-office café for employees. Construction on the space began in May to prepare for a summer opening.

Health IT Answers shared the news about our new Relias partnership with 321 Coffee, a Raleigh-based coffee shop and specialty roaster staffed by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Authority Magazine interviewed Relias Chief Marketing Officer Amy King in a series that talks to CMOs about “5 Things You Need To Create a Highly Successful Career as a CMO.”

The CMO published a piece on Chief Marketing Officer Amy King, who is a passionate storyteller dedicated to leading a team focused on growing the Relias brand, serving its customer community, and ensuring that Relias’ offerings are well understood in the marketplace.

Behavioral Health News published an article authored by Relian Rola Aamar, PhD, about how education can help decrease the stigma of mental illness.

Triangle Business Journal featured our Relias and 321 Café partnership, with the new café scheduled to be open four days a week starting this summer.

Behavioral Health Business features Relian Rola Aamar, PhD, in an article about how rates of pediatric behavioral health conditions have increased in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Becker's Hospital Review features Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, vice president of quality at Relias, who shared: "It is a bit of a surprise. In the world of academia, we go through a very rigorous process from an academic standpoint, as well as our clinicals, when we work towards those diplomas and degrees."

Fast Company mentions our Nurse.com jobs board in its article about how ChatGPT can help job seekers level up their job-searching skills and provide guidance throughout the hiring process.

MedCity News published an article written by Lora Sparkman, MHA, BSN, RN, a nurse and clinical effectiveness consultant at Relias, about how peripartum depression is still widely prevalent and represents one of the most critical maternal health risks.

Relias is mentioned in this Medium article by Marian Baldini, CEO of KenCrest, a human services agency that provides services to children and the intellectually and developmentally disabled community.

The Washington Post talks with Katie Duke, a nurse practitioner and Instagram influencer, who shares her story of transitioning from a bedside nurse to an influencer and podcaster, during which she mentions working with Nurse.com.

The Healthcare Technology Report's Power 500 designation is awarded to the most innovative and impactful organizations in their segment of the healthcare technology market. Each has demonstrated a commitment to improving the health of people around the world. Relias was named No. 21 in the Healthcare Software category.

Nursing shortages are hitting “crisis levels,” according to a 2022 report by health care company Relias, and that’s happening as demand remains robust for the industry, reports Fortune.

The Daily Nurse shares how it's the CDC’s mission to provide innovative and accessible infection prevention and control training for front-line healthcare workers. Emory University’s Healthcare Human Factors Lab, Relias, and Inception XR are partnering to support Project Firstline.

HealthcareNOW Radio reports that statistics show the nursing shortage is still a crisis, but 2023 could be a turning point. Front-line nurses don’t need numbers to know that the nursing shortage is wreaking havoc on their workplaces. Nevertheless, the data does make a convincing case that it’s past time to get serious about making changes.

In this NPD Forecast podcast episode by ANPD, Relians Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, and Elise Valdés, PhD, explore the benefits and impact of personalized learning experiences for new graduate nurses.

More than 1.7 million healthcare-associated infections occur in the U.S. each year, resulting in more than 99,000 annual deaths. Relias is assisting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with Project Firstline, a transformational initiative for infection prevention and control education for millions of front-line healthcare workers.

Forbes mentions Rola Aamar, PhD, and our 2021 State of Healthcare Training and Staff Development report in this article. “Commitment to consistent DEI initiatives, especially training, not only is important for patient safety and better health outcomes, but also can be key for retaining qualified, engaged employees,” said Aamar, senior clinical effectiveness consultant at Relias.

While the COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly exposed talent shortages in the health care industry, signs point to a continued need to fill nursing jobs. In fact, nursing shortages have reached “crisis levels” according to a 2022 report by healthcare company Relias, reports Fortune.

Staffing, reimbursement, and regulatory pressures may have challenged providers in 2022, but leaders well-versed in regulatory expectations will be ready to rise to new challenges in 2023. Former Relias care expert Trish Richardson, MSN, RN, led a webinar on how providers can use lessons from a tough 2022 to forge a successful 2023, covered by McKnight's Long-Term Care News.

Experts discuss what kinds of novel approaches are working, and which aren’t, as skilled nursing facilities struggle to recruit, rebuild, and fortify their challenged workforces. Trish Richardson, former director of post-acute care solutions for Relias, said to note if lack of attention or career ladders are addressed, which may have chased staff away in the first place.

Nurse.com launched the NurseDot Podcast, a weekly series designed to further Nurse.com’s mission of helping nurses thrive through the exploration of their peers’ personal stories, industry trends, and professional advice designed to serve as support and validation that will help them take control of their careers, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

HRO Today recently released its CHRO Compensation Study, a compilation of data on 175 senior HR executives across the Fortune 500 that sought to find correlations — if any — between salary, total cash compensation, and noncash compensation. Chief People Officer Tina Krebs at Relias says that the pandemic helped position CHROs as one of an organization’s most valuable leaders.

Social Work Today reports that how organizations approach DEI varies. Some reach for the bare minimum, issuing a statement of intent or support without putting in the work required. Those who are earnestly committed take more evident actions, such as issuing surveys, assessments, action plans, and training. Nellie Galindo, MSW, MSPH, senior product marketing manager at Relias, contributes throughout the article.

As nursing homes make final preparations for Phase 3 updates to the requirements of participation set to take effect in the coming days, providers and legal experts expect infection prevention and behavioral health to be where surveyors focus first, reports Skilled Nursing News. Trish Richardson, former director of post-acute care solutions at Relias, reminds providers to watch for compliance issues.

Triangle Business Journal shares some of Relias' notable accomplishments in the past year in the field of diversity and inclusion, such as three new Employee Resource Groups: Women in Tech, BeYou (LGBTQ+), and Parents and Caregivers. Also, after five years of targeted pool building, our 2022 summer intern class had more than 50% identifying as a person of color, and we are on track toward 40% of new hires being POC.

Psycom takes a look at the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Vicki Ittel, PhD, director of Behavioral Health Solutions at Relias, shares what's working, what needs improving, and how privacy concerns are being addressed.

HomeCare Magazine shares the news about how Relias and Hucu.ai, a patient-centered secure messaging platform, are now partnering to better serve their health care customers.

As post-acute care communities struggle with staggering staffing shortages, Relias and Hucu.ai provide solutions that increase employee satisfaction, save time, and improve patient care, reports HRTech Series.

AiThority reports that whether Relias is supporting organizations with hiring and retention or helping them improve patient experiences and physician engagement, it offers innovative solutions such as a new powerful communication tool through Hucu.ai.

WRAL TechWire reports that NC TECH named 80 finalists for its annual NC TECH awards across numerous categories, including Relias in the Tech for Good category.

FinSMEs reports that Nurse.com, a Morrisville, NC-based online education company providing lifelong career support to nurses, acquired Holliblu, a Los Angeles, CA-based provider of a social networking app designed exclusively for nurses.

Nursing shortages have reached “crisis levels,” according to a 2022 report by Relias. In 2021, nurse turnover rates stood at 22%, four percentage points higher than in 2019. Plus, job vacancy rates for registered nurses was nearly 10%, further adding to the industry’s woes, reports Fortune.

Having spent most of his career as a nurse, Vince Baiera, BSN, was prepared for many distressing situations. But there is no medical training that would have helped Parissa and him navigate the intensely turbulent experience of the birth of their sons. Read his story on KevinMD.com.

Chief Healthcare Executive published an article by Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, a patient safety and quality executive Relias, addressing that the high rates of nurse burnout and turnover are significantly impacting many healthcare organizations' outcomes and bottom lines.

Lora Sparkman, MHA, BSN, RN, a partner of clinical solutions at Relias, writes about the importance of reducing potential harm when a mother's health may be at risk. Thousands of lives could be saved through evidence-based education, continuous training, and awareness to help obstetric care teams mitigate complications early and often, she says.

With the COVID-19 pandemic fueling demand for mental healthcare services, a Relias report highlights trends in crisis prevention and intervention training for behavioral health and intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) professionals and identifies areas for improvement. Vicki Ittel, PhD, director of behavioral health solutions at Relias, contributes to this Behavioral Healthcare Executive article.

Authority Magazine published a Q&A article with Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSB, of Relias, about how organizations can help minimize medical burnout in healthcare workers. As one can imagine, there is tremendous responsibility in caring for vulnerable people, and it is proven that burnout can negatively impact performance.

The Relias Media article, "Physicians Work When Ill, Even With Confirmed Flu," was used as a reference for this Psychiatric Times article about how physician dedication to their profession requires extraordinary sacrifices — to their health, time with children and family, and anything else outside of work.

While the nursing home industry has been struck with headlining reforms and looming mandates, some compliance issues have largely flown under the radar for operators. When day-to-day issues aren’t acted upon early or addressed in small but consistent ways, they snowball into bigger problems, said Trish Richardson, former director of post-acute care solutions at Relias.

Technology is an increasingly important part of healthcare. Market researcher Healthcare Technology Report released its list of the top 100 healthcare tech companies of 2022, which includes Relias at No. 92.

Our Nurse.com 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report found 29% of nurses are considering leaving the profession, up from the 11% in the 2020 survey. Becker's Hospital Review included this finding in an article about how hospitals and health systems across the U.S. have grappled with workforce challenges, including staffing shortages.

Trish Richardson, former post-acute care solutions director at Relias, wrote an article for HomeCare Magazine focused on value-based purchasing and how home care organizations can evaluate their processes now to save headaches later.

The Relias Media article, "Does a Patient Callback System Prevent ED Suits?" was referenced in this American Nurse article about how telephone triage has increased in popularity due to the pandemic and can be used to diagnose stroke symptoms.

Relias and Nurse.com were both mentioned in this Health IT Answers roundup of healthcare workforce reports and studies referencing our Nurse Salary Research Report, which provides industry insights and current data for healthcare leaders, recruiters, hiring managers, and nurses about recruitment, retention, salary bands, and more.

The AMA Triangle podcast captures conversations about how marketing diversity and more impact our community in the triangle. In this episode, they talk with Amy King, CMO at Relias, who shares how she got into marketing and how she uses data strategically.

McKnight's Long-Term Care News published an article about how nurse pay is rapidly rising, while more are considering leaving the profession altogether, according to our 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report by Nurse.com and Relias. The report assessed salary, benefits, education, and nurses’ career paths.

A Chief Healthcare Executive article showcases that male registered nurses earn about $14,000 more than women, according to our Nurse.com 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report. The median salary for male registered nurses was $90,000, compared with $76,000 for female registered nurses.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that as of 2019, only about 12% of the country’s registered nurses were men, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to the Nurse Salary Research Report for 2022, however, median salaries for male RNs were $14,000 higher than female RNs in 2021. In 2020, the difference was $7,297.

RevCycle Intelligence reports that a higher registered nurse staffing level was associated with a lower mortality rate among Medicare beneficiaries admitted to an acute care hospital with sepsis. The article mentions that Nurse.com's salary report found that the share of nurses considering leaving the profession increased from 11% in 2020 to 29% in 2021.

Healthcare Dive reports that female registered nurses still make less than the few men in the profession, and the pay gap widened significantly during the coronavirus pandemic. They cite our Nurse Salary Research Report and quote Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, of Relias: “They’re struggling to find strong talent, they’re struggling to retain that talent, and there are so many opportunities available to nurses which certainly increase the competitive landscape."

Healthcare Business Today published an article by Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, of Relias, about how the nursing workforce has declined significantly in the wake of the pandemic. Stress and burnout have pushed nurses to their breaking point, with nearly a third of registered nurses in the U.S. expressing a desire to leave their current direct-patient-care role.

Becker's Hospital Review shared that women executives in the health tech industry are making a mark in their organizations. Lora Sparkman, MHA, BSN, RN, a nurse and clinical effectiveness consultant at Relias, was highlighted as exceptional in the healthcare software industry and was named No. 9 of the top 25 women leaders of health tech by the Healthcare Technology Report.

Scrubs Magazine features our Nurse Salary Research Report and quotes Felicia Sadler, MJ, BSN, RN, CPHQ, LSSBB, of Relias: “The report is both a career handbook for nurses to understand the best ways they can further their careers and a guide for healthcare employers to understand disparities and inequities in salary across the nursing profession, giving them insights to address those concerns."

The Healthcare Technology Report announced the Top 25 Women Leaders in Healthcare Software of 2022. Lora Sparkman, MHA, BSN, RN, a nurse and clinical effectiveness consultant at Relias, was named to No. 9 on the list of 25. She has been a nurse for 37 years and has been leading patient safety and improvement work for more than 22 years.

Fierce Healthcare reported on our Nurse Salary Research Report and shared insights from Felicia Sadler, RN, Nurse.com ambassador and patient safety and quality executive at Relias: “The report is both a career handbook for nurses to understand the best ways they can further their careers and a guide for healthcare employers to understand disparities and inequities in salary across the nursing profession, giving them insights to address those concerns."

Becker's Hospital Review reported that the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to address fatigue and burnout among healthcare professionals. This is even more crucial given staffing shortages. According to the Nurse.com 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report, 29% of nurses are considering leaving the profession.

Advisory Board reports that the median salary for nurses across all licensures was higher in 2021 than it was in 2020, according to the 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report from Nurse.com.

McKnight's Senior Living reports that the shortage of nurses has reached the level of a national crisis, according to report authors reflecting on the Nurse.com 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report. Many studies have documented high rates of nurse burnout, job dissatisfaction, and attrition during the pandemic. The nurse survey supports these findings, showing an 18% increase in those considering leaving the profession since 2020. In 2021, 29% of nurses — across all licensures — said they are contemplating doing so.

McKnight's Home Care reports a new study found a sizable pay equity gap among nurses. The gap is shortchanging women and minorities, in particular. According to Nurse.com’s 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report, the median salary for a registered nurse identifying as male was $90,000 compared to $76,000 for registered nurses identifying as female. The $14,000 gap was nearly double the $7,200 gap back in 2020.

Health IT Answers shared that the COVID-19 pandemic has made unprecedented demands on the nursing profession. The Nurse.com 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report reveals some repercussions from the pandemic and trends related to nurses’ views of their jobs and satisfaction in their roles. In addition to nurse salaries, they uncover plans to change roles or settings, ideal benefits, and differences among demographics.

GrepBeat Triangle Tech News reported that Bertelsmann Education Group — a subsidiary of German media giant Bertelsmann and the parent company of Cary-based healthcare tech company Relias — has picked RTP as a new divisional headquarters.

McKnight's Long-Term Care News highlights that RNs surveyed report glaring differences in pay and concerns about equity and overwork that could affect already troubled staffing levels. The 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report found that the gender pay gap had nearly doubled since 2019, with male RNs making $14,000 more than female RNs in 2021.

McKnight's Long-Term Care News wrote an editorial about our Nurse.com Nurse Salary Research Report stating that during a time when nurses have never been in higher demand, and salaries for them and so many other healthcare professionals are leaping, researchers reported that the salary gap between male and female nurses is … widening.

RevCycle Intelligence reported that while nursing salaries have increased, the share of nurses considering leaving the profession is also up as pandemic-related stressors continue to impact the workplace and exacerbate the nurse workforce shortage, according to the 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report.

Healthcare Finance reports that the past two years have been difficult for nurses, and research from Nurse.com highlights the extent to which this is true: In the "Nurse Salary Research Report," 29% of nurses said they were considering leaving the profession, a steep rise from the 11% who were considering such a move in the 2020 survey.

Becker's Hospital Review reported that the Nurse.com 2022 Nurse Salary Research Report found 29% of nurses are considering leaving the profession — a dramatic increase from the 11% who said the same in the 2020 survey. Read about the report's four other takeaways.

Health Professional Radio talks with Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, former director of post-acute care solutions at Relias, about nursing home reforms and steps that nurses and post-acute care facilities can take to address new requirements around nurse competencies and intensified scrutiny around issues such as abuse or neglect, infection control, and other care quality issues.

Home Health Care News report includes Trish Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, former director of post-acute care solutions at Relias, in an article about the Biden administration’s nursing home reforms, including increased health and safety inspections by CMS, and home health providers will need to be prepared to navigate through the additional oversight.

The Technology & Services Industry Association talks with Candace Wallace, chief customer officer at Relias, on its podcast about the similarities between the mission-driven healthcare and technology industries. They also discuss her role, the importance of her extensive alignment with Relias' sales leaders, and why driving the correct hiring practices is just as equally her responsibility as everyone else's.

Vicki Ittel, PhD, MBA, of Relias, authors an article in Behavioral Healthcare Executive about how the need for healthcare workers of all types and clinical backgrounds to be well versed in behavioral health evidence-based practices, knowledge, and clinical competencies is expanding dramatically in our new environment.