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Deep cuts to state and local public health departments are eliminating the workers who inspect restaurants, monitor wastewater for new and harmful germs, and respond to outbreaks before they expand, making individuals and communities less safe.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 1,168 confirmed measles cases across 33 states as of June 6.
CNOs should understand their health system’s policies and provide guidance to nurses who are working during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement action.
The American Hospital Association will host a webinar on providing whole-person care by addressing patients’ social and economic well-being on June 26 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET.
Insight from hospital nurses on critical factors helping or hindering them in providing quality care to socially disadvantaged populations can inform strategies for advancing high-quality, equitable care, a study concludes.
The deadline to submit nominations for the AONL Emerging Professional Voices program is June 17.
AONL and 62 other members of the Nursing Community Coalition signed written testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.
Modern Healthcare named AONL CEO Claire Zangerle, DNP, RN, in its 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives, an annual list of individuals who use their medical expertise to shape their organizations’ strategies and drive transformation throughout health care.
An American Hospital Association fact sheet explains how Medicaid cuts would lead to losses in jobs, economic activity and tax revenue for each state.
AONL issued an Advocacy Alert asking members to urge their senators reject Medicaid cuts and protect access to care.