Viewpoint Dousing clinician burnout Hospitals can follow three strategies to improve staff well-being July 10, 2017 Ronald A. Paulus, M.D. and David R. Strand No Comments Hospitals can follow three strategies to improve staff well-being — and the organization's performance.Read More
Executive Briefing Planning the workforce of the future Hospital boards should make workforce issues part of strategy May 8, 2017 AHA Committee on Performance Improvement One Comment Hospital boards should make sure that workforce issues are part of the strategic process.Read More
Clinical staffing Nurses as hospitalists New model could be a lifesaver for small and rural hospitals April 10, 2017 Lola Butcher No Comments For small and rural hospitals that have a hard time maintaining a full physician roster, a new model could be a lifesaver.Read More
Leadership Nurse as CEO: A unique fit 3 Memorial Healthcare hospitals are headed by RNs — well-equipped to lead in value-based world March 13, 2017 Maggie Van Dyke No Comments 3 Memorial Healthcare hospitals are headed by RNs — well-equipped to lead in a value-based paradigm.Read More
Governance Getting nurses on board Nurse trustees add a needed point of view — and can help hospitals run at their best March 13, 2017 Susan Reinhard No Comments Nurse trustees add a needed point of view — and can help design smart hospital strategies.Read More
Nursing Priorities for today's nurse leader Maureen Swick, AHA chief nursing officer and AONE chief executive, talks about her field February 13, 2017 Marty Stempniak One Comment Maureen Swick, AHA chief nursing officer and AONE chief executive, talks about effective nurse leadership in an era of change.Read More
Practical Matters Turning to nurses for design When it comes to floor plans, nurses can provide hospitals with valuable insights. June 7, 2016 Amy Eagle No Comments More and more, nurses are providing health care organizations with insights on creating innovative spaces for work and for patients.Read More
Foster G. McGaw Prize Winner Massachusetts General Hospital wins Foster G. McGaw prize for community service This year’s Foster G. McGaw Prize winner is dedicated to addressing the social and economic determinants of health in its communities. April 4, 2016 Susan Kreimer One Comment This year’s Foster G. McGaw Prize winner is dedicated to addressing the social and economic determinants of health in its communities.Read More
From The Editor Using predictive analytics to make the most use of Big Data Big Data sounds like some kind of bully. But used properly, you can turn it into a practical and groundbreaking tool. April 4, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments Big Data sounds like some kind of bully. But used properly, you can turn it into a practical and groundbreaking tool.Read More
Staffing Nurse residency programs A shortage of critical are and specialty nurses is prompting certain hospitals to establish their own RN residency programs. March 14, 2016 Maggie Van Dyke No Comments A shortage of critical are and specialty nurses is prompting certain hospitals to establish their own RN residency programs.Read More
Dashboard Data about obesity, schizophrenia, patient lies Obesity rates by age; Schizophrenia and the ED; Do you lie to your doc? March 14, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments Obesity rates by age; Schizophrenia and the ED; Do you lie to your doc?Read More
Population Health Hospitals step up efforts to fight opioid abuse epidemic Hospitals confront a raging epidemic unbound by age, income or region March 14, 2016 Marty Stempniak No Comments Hospitals confront a raging epidemic unbound by age, income or regionRead More
Dasboard Health care data on infant mortality, online health information, nurses, drunk driving Infant mortality hits a record low. February 8, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments Infant mortality hits a record low.Read More
Ambulatory Care The 8 types of ambulatory care settings How ambulatory care can enhance your hospital’s reach and reputation February 8, 2016 Jennifer Aliber No Comments How ambulatory care can enhance your hospital’s reach and reputationRead More
Health Care-Acquired Infections Hospitals are Successfully Stepping Up the Fight Against Sepsis Hospitals’ low-cost, coordinated strategy dramatically cuts infection rates January 11, 2016 Lola Butcher No Comments Hospitals’ low-cost, coordinated strategy dramatically cuts infection ratesRead More
Workplace OSHA webpage on workplace violence in health care Preventing violence in health care workplaces January 11, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments Preventing violence in health care workplacesRead More
Patient Safety Hospital-acquired conditions drop 17% Hospitals' 'concerted attention' yields drop in adverse events January 11, 2016 Bill Santamour No Comments Hospitals' 'concerted attention' yields drop in adverse eventsRead More
Emergencies HHS updates website on radiation emergency medical management HHS redesigns website for radiation medical management November 9, 2015 Bill Santamour No Comments HHS redesigns website for radiation medical managementRead More
Medications Lancet study shows why preventing antibiotic resistance is urgent Study shows urgency of preventing antibiotic resistance November 9, 2015 Bill Santamour No Comments Study shows urgency of preventing antibiotic resistanceRead More
Patient Care Survey findings about patient engagement and patient experience Why engaging patients matters November 9, 2015 Bill Santamour No Comments Why engaging patients matters.Read More