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HANDOFF |
One Medical Under Scrutiny |
The Amazon-owned primary care clinic One Medical allegedly instructed call center employees to reassure patients despite failures in escalating urgent calls, according to the Washington Post, which noted that 16 urgent cases were not promptly escalated. Amazon acknowledged two cases required immediate attention (for chest tightness and severe headache), though six case
records were missing. One Medical’s CEO emphasized these incidents were a small fraction of their nearly 200,000 monthly interactions and highlighted improvements in call management and patient feedback since centralizing phone support.
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Is the Apgar Score Outdated? |
The Apgar score, used to assess newborn health, includes skin color as one of five metrics. Research shows Black and other babies of color often score lower than white infants, though no significant differences in objective health measures are evident. Critics attribute this to the subjective and discriminatory nature of the skin color metric, which can lead to unnecessary medical
treatment for healthy babies of color. Experts advocate for removing skin color from the Apgar test, proposing an 8-point scale instead, but changing this globally used system would be challenging.
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TOGETHER WITH JOHNSON & JOHNSON
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What Is the NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-Thon? |
Nurses consistently drive innovation by optimizing workflows and devising practical solutions to complex challenges. The 2024 NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-Thon invites nurse-led teams to deconstruct healthcare problems, devise solutions, and rebuild systems for a better future.
Apply by August 2 for a chance to bring your innovation to life. Nurse-led interdisciplinary teams from 501c3 non-profits (or those with fiscal partners) can apply. Participants will receive coaching support throughout the process including access to workshops and coaching to develop budgets.
Finalists can be awarded up to $150,000 in grant funding. Applications are due August 2nd—Apply now!
The NurseHack4Health Pitch-A-Thon is presented by Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, & SONSIEL and sponsored by ALL IN: Wellbeing First for Healthcare and J & J Foundation.
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TODAY'S TOP VITAL
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41% |
Ambulance dispatches dropped 41%, from 97% to 56%, in Washington D.C. thanks to a program that placed nurses in 911 call centers to triage non-life-threatening calls. Click here to learn about the Right Care, Right Now program and here to learn more about the program’s results.
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What Does Innovation Mean to You? |
The Nursing Beat wants to hear your thoughts on nurse-led innovation at your facility. Take the survey for a chance to win one of three $100 American Express gift cards.
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FINANCE FRIDAY WITH NETWORTH NURSE |
Rich Nurse Summer |
If you were stranded on a desert island all summer and had to learn how to become a rich nurse to be rescued, just two books and two tools could save you!
The Books:
The Simple Path to Wealth - What started as a series of blogs written for his daughter, has turned into one of the best finance books of all time! Building wealth really can be simple.
I Will Teach You to Be Rich - Buy that Starbucks, take that beach trip! Ramit teaches you how to spend money on things you love and cut expenses in areas you don’t.
The Tools:
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SUPPLY ROOM |
Easy Squeezy |
These therapy doughs are made with essential oils and come in four different scents to help you squish and squeeze your way to stress relief.
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BREAK ROOM |
Protein Queso Dip |
If you are looking for easy ways to pack protein into your diet this summer, check out this high protein queso dip recipe with a twist! You are guaranteed to satisfy all your cheesy cravings with this viral dish!
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Bison Creek Innovations |
Whitefish, MT
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Founder and nurse, Kerrie Cardon, BSN, RN, RA is a Nurse Innovator passionate about designing products that support nurses in the care they provide to their patients. Check out Bison Creek Innovations here.
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DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS
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A group of nurses in Garner, NC are pushing for stricter drunk driving laws after a fellow nurse and her family were killed in a car crash on Memorial Day. What are your thoughts? Share them on TNB’s Instagram!
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