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Following a recent Ohio nurse assault at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, nurses' unions have criticized the hospital's response. Ohio State University Nurses Association, Ohio Nurses Association, Asiakare Minor

Ohio Postpartum Nurse Assaulted at OSU Wexner Medical Center: Union Demands Action

Following a recent Ohio nurse assault at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, nurses' unions have criticized the hospital's…

News November 14
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By implementing appropriate security measures, threat assessment protocols, and compliance-driven policies, healthcare organizations can promote safer environments that lead to greater patient satisfaction, reduce medical errors, and improve staff retention. OSHA, Joint Commission

How Proactive Security Management Improves Clinical Outcomes

By implementing appropriate security measures, threat assessment protocols, and compliance-driven policies, healthcare organizations can promote safer environments that…

Insights November 14
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VA medical centers face a 50% surge in staffing shortages, with critical gaps in medical, nursing, mental health and police roles. Veterans Health Administration

VA Medical Centers Face Staffing Crisis as Shortages Surge 50%

VA medical centers face a 50% surge in staffing shortages, with critical gaps in medical, nursing, mental health…

News August 14
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Are You Making These 9 Hospital Security Mistakes?

With many hospitals experiencing a labor shortage, it is important not to let basic hospital security protocols fall…

News August 8
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Half of Healthcare Workers Mull Leaving Their Jobs Due to Safety Concerns

More than 80% in Verkada poll want their healthcare industry employers to increase security measures amid increased violence…

News July 29
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First responders, clinicians, educators, counselors and others in the helping professions can be vulnerable to compassion fatigue. Here’s how you can take care of yourself during these troubling times. mental health, suicide prevention, officer safety,Shoshanah Findling, Ph. D, Jay Findling Ph. D

Compassion Fatigue: Your Job Is to Help Others, but Who Is Helping You?

First responders, clinicians, educators, counselors and others in the helping professions can be vulnerable to compassion fatigue. Here’s…

Insights July 18
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Studies conducted by rural health experts predict that changes to Medicaid and the ACA will amplify financial pressures on hospitals serving rural populations. Big Beautiful Bill, Affordable Care Act, rural hospitals

Many Rural Hospitals Expected to Close Following ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Medicaid Cuts

Studies conducted by rural health experts predict that changes to Medicaid and the ACA will amplify financial pressures…

News July 11
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57% of Home Healthcare Workers Experience Physical Violence, Study Finds

The study, published in Home Healthcare Now, also found 37% of respondents experience either verbal or emotional abuse…

Insights June 20
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More U.S. doctors, driven by political concerns at home, want to relocate to Canada where streamlined licensing and universal healthcare are attracting unprecedented interest. doctors moving to Canada

Surge in U.S. Doctors Moving to Canada Amid Political Concerns

More U.S. doctors, driven by political concerns at home, want to relocate to Canada where streamlined licensing and…

News June 3
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