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Surgical/Critical Care

Room Decontamination Challenges Remain High Post-COVID

Aug. 25, 2023
Despite years of progress in reducing healthcare associated infections (HAIs), research from The Leapfrog Group found the average risk of three HAIs - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococc...
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ShiftKey Report Reveals Impact of Social Media on Gen Z's Nursing Career Decisions

June 11, 2024
New study by ShiftKey shows that 66% of Gen Z nurses use social media for career research, with 16% rating it as their most influential source of work information.
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Study Shows Supportive Work Environments Key to Nurse Retention

June 5, 2024
Meanwhile, symptoms of depression were linked to nurses planning to leave, exacerbating the existing shortage of nurses and impacting patient care.
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AMSURG and Palomar Health Announce Joint Venture to Expand Outpatient Care in San Diego

June 5, 2024
AMSURG and North San Diego County-based Palomar Health have partnered to enhance outpatient care at Poway Surgery Center.
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Kahuna Partners with Mayo Clinic to Enhance Nurse Education with Virtual Platform

June 4, 2024
Kahuna and Mayo Clinic will join forces to integrate a virtual platform for nurse education, combining Kahuna's competency management software with Mayo Clinic's TSAM Orientation...
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University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Develops Innovative Communication Curriculum for Surgeons

June 3, 2024
Dr. Gretchen Schwarze and her team have developed the Fundamentals of Communication in Surgery (FCS) curriculum, funded by the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation, to help surgical trainees...