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In the face of a growing measles outbreak and other skepticism, how can infection control professionals and nurses lead the charge to regain vaccine confidence? https://lnkd.in/eYgieRgd

Good news: A simulation model found that nationwide implementation of medically tailored meal programs could save about $32 billion in healthcare costs in the first year alone. Additionally, the program would also prevent more than 3.5 million hospitalizations a year related to complications from diabetes, heart disease, and cancer: https://lnkd.in/ewe7UbA9

Healthcare is in the middle of an evolution. Faced with a continuing decline in doctors and nurses and an increase in clinical care needs, health systems and hospitals are looking to AI to fill in the gaps. How is it helping reduce burnout and improve patient care? What challenges are still present? https://lnkd.in/eem8uqjE

Rising measles cases make now a great time to brush up on infection prevention. What do nurses need to know? https://lnkd.in/g_aBcUYt

A new study aimed at studying the efficacy of mindfulness interventions found that a structured mindfulness practice can help nurses reduce burnout and stress: https://lnkd.in/eFyfGibh

New initiatives are leveraging conversational AI to address some of the systemic challenges and supplement human care in mental healthcare: https://lnkd.in/erehedED

Good news: devices from at least 15 medical technology companies received breakthrough designation from the FDA in the past quarter. These include new tests for cancer and Alzheimer’s: https://lnkd.in/eyttwyq4

A primary concern in physician well-being is hesitance to seek help, especially when experiencing emotional or mental problems. Traditionally, healthcare organizations have asked questions about mental health on credentialing and licensure documents. WellSpan Health is being honored for removing stigmatizing questions from staff credentialing and licensure documents: https://lnkd.in/e6xj5VY3

Toppling the stigma that still swirls around the topic of mental health and breaking down systemic barriers that prevent physicians, residents, fellows, and medical students from seeking available care are key to making even greater progress. How can nurses continue to improve their mental well-being? https://lnkd.in/dmKtQ4nV

New research published in the Journal Nursing Outlook shows that labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates. These findings confirm that proper nurse staffing can lead to better maternal outcomes: https://lnkd.in/gt-SuZZT