May is Mental Health Month, and it’s an opportunity for us to celebrate the power of resilience, and acknowledge our struggles with mental health issues—and then take steps toward making life better for ourselves and others. We are touching on a few topics this month that bring fresh perspectives around a few challenges to mental health in the healthcare industry. … Read More
Extraordinary Nurses Honored With Award from IHI and the DAISY Foundation™
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) and the DAISY Foundation today announced the recipients of the 2022 DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses in Patient Safety. The ICU Team at Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital receives the team award. The individual award goes to Janice Campbell, MSN, RN, LCCE, IBCLC, at Mount Sinai South Nassau. Mallory Cook, BSN, RN, from Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, … Read More
Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Information Safe Online
Our lives are moving more and more online, from shopping and entertainment to banking and applying for employment. Whether you’re filling out forms, making purchases, or browsing the web, it’s important to keep your information safe online. Here are some tips to help you protect yourself from data-security threats. Watch what you share on social media. Sites like Facebook and … Read More
Healthcare Workforce and Mental Health Challenges Among Top Patient Safety Concerns
This Patient Safety Awareness Week is calling attention to some of the biggest healthcare worker concerns. The week is led by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, a non-profit organization that aims to promote safe care within the US healthcare system. In conjunction with Patient Safety Awareness Week, ECRI also recently released their annual list of patient safety concerns. While the … Read More
New Framework Released by WHO Aimed at Long-term Care Crisis
In an era when the global population is aging, and the number of people aged 80 and older is growing faster than any other age group, policymakers are facing a long term care crisis that threatens to overwhelm economies and societies. Lead author Dr Maria A van den Muijsenbergh from Radboud University Medical Center in The Netherlands said: ‘The rising … Read More
Find Meaning In Your Work
We’ve all had the experience of “that job”—the one you dread going to every morning, the one that singes your soul and causes you to feel a massive sense of dread whenever it’s time to go back into the office. For many people, this is just an inevitable part of life: no matter how much you love your work, there … Read More
Make The Most Of Your Per Diem Shift Income
How Much Are You Really Making from Your per Diem Shift? No matter your profession, tax time is a time that we all hope we have had our withholding set to the best selections (on the W-4) or have set aside enough money from “non-employment income” throughout the past year. Why? So we’re not stuck with an unexpected tax bill … Read More
Age-Friendly Health Systems Improves Care for Older Adults
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) today announced that more than 2,700 care locations have been recognized as Age-Friendly Health Systems Participants, surpassing the movement’s goal 18-months ahead of schedule. More than 1.4 million older adults have received age-friendly care thanks to the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement since 2018. In addition to achieving this milestone, leaders from the movement have published a new book to … Read More
The Importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion In Healthcare
Conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion are vital in life, culture, work, and healthcare. Creating a workplace that reflects and honors the cultures of diverse populations is a moral obligation in all facets of life. In fact, diversity and equity are so critical in health care that they could, quite literally, save lives. Creating a diverse and equitable workplace culture … Read More
PRN Shifts Provide Flexibility and Extra Income
“When I have the time, I don’t have the money. And when I have the money, I don’t have the time.” Not anymore! PRN shifts from Actriv provide the flexibility and the extra income you need to achieve the perfect balance. What are PRN shifts? PRN stand for pro re nata, which translates to “as the situation demands”. Becoming a … Read More