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On Wednesday, ENA issued the following statement about an ED Accreditation program developed by the American College of Emergency Physicians. ENA and ACEP have long-partnered – just as emergency nurses and physicians do every day – on the key issues that impact patient care in the emergency department. With the goal of achieving the best possible outcomes for each and every patient, it is important to remember the entire emergency care team plays a pivotal role. The ED requires tremendous teamwork, with everyone moving in the same direction. Although ENA and ACEP fundamentally agree on much of what is needed to not just deliver the best clinical care possible, but also create healthy work environments that support nurse and physician health and well-being, the framework announced by ACEP for its accreditation program falls short of being comprehensive and collaborative to achieve our common goals. The program’s goal describes elevating the practice of emergency medicine and the role of emergency physicians, but makes no references to the vital ways emergency nurses, nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses contribute to the successful operation of an emergency department. ENA also has concerns with the following aspects of the program: • This accreditation, as described, is based on adherence to certain ACEP policies and practice standards, with quality criteria primarily driven by physicians. ENA finds it short-sighted for an ED accreditation program to be solely led by, or subjectively based on standards of, emergency physicians. Any ED accreditation should be based on independent verification of best practices, policies and clinical standards. • The program does not allow nurse practitioners to work to their full scope of practice. • There are unanswered questions about the program’s impact on emergency nurses, ED operational standards, quality measures or actual benefits of this accreditation in terms of patient care or emergency department improvements. • The ACEP accreditation classifications could create confusion for EMS and the public due to similarities with trauma center designations. The concept of an ED-specific accreditation is laudable, and the program does reference several policies and guidelines supported by ENA. However, ENA asks ACEP to pause its roll out of this initiative until such time as an interdisciplinary group within the emergency care team is consulted on the framework and goals of this accreditation program. Anything less would be a missed opportunity for collaboration to create a meaningful ED accreditation program supported by the entire emergency care team. - ENA President Chris Dellinger, MBA, BSN, RN, FAEN

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👀 Especially looking forward to these talks at #AAHFN2024. Which ones are you most interested in? Thurs, June 20 - 2024 Heart Failure Updates with Anuradha (Anu) Lala-Trindade (Lala) - Transitions in Care for the HF Patient: An Intra-professional Perspective with Sharon Huerta, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, HF-CERT and colleagues - Meeting the Challenges of Guideline Directed Therapy (GDMT) Optimization: A multidisciplinary case-based approach with Kismet Rasmusson, DNP, FNP-BC, CHFN, FAHA, Marie Galvao, Robert Page,PharmD, FHFSA,FCCP,FAHA,FASHP,BCPS, Stephen J. Greene, and Lauren Unruh Fri, June 21  -Social Determinants of Health: Facts and Contemporary Solutions - Joint Session AAHFN/CHFS with Stephanie G. Barnes, Kyla Siatecki, Wynne Chiu, and Laura Peters, DNP, FNP-C - Innovations in Care with Sharon Huerta, DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, HF-CERT, Elizabeth Guerrero (Libby), and Kim Fowler - DEI and Common Misconceptions with Linda Wick and colleagues Sat, June 22 - Heart Failure (HF) and Atrial Fibrillation (AF): A Guideline Update with William M. Miles and Susan D'Anna DNP, APRN-BC - Deciphering Worsening Heart Failure: Revealing the Complexities of Disease Progression and Patient Deterioration with Marie Galvao and Linda Ordway #heartfailure #GDMT #healthinnovation #cardiovascular

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Recommended Reading for #Nurses! Click here: https://ow.ly/Vbg850Rlyfm #Nursing

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The nursing diploma scandal revealed that three defunct Southern Florida #nursing schools issued #fakediplomas, enabling 2,800 unqualified individuals to pass national nursing board exams and work in healthcare across the U.S. This exposed serious flaws in credential verification, risking patient safety and eroding public trust. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) removed 89 fake nurses, and unqualified nurses were found in various care facilities, highlighting the urgent need for stricter verification protocols to ensure nursing staff qualifications. Discover more: https://lnkd.in/d6xCf-Kd In light of these concerning developments, healthcare employers must prioritize safety and trustworthiness in their workforce. Corporate Research and Investigations CRI Group™ offers a robust solution with EmploySmart™, a comprehensive pre-employment screening service. With certifications for #BS7858 and tailored screening packages, CRI Group™ provides a leading global solution for employee background checks, ensuring safe and trustworthy healthcare environments. Connect with us: CRI Group. #Leadingwithdiligence Connect with us: https://lnkd.in/dtPp3Z9 . . . . Zafar Anjum MSc MS LLM CFE Rida Zehra, Assoc. CIPD Nilofar A. Gardezi (SHRM) Huma Khalid - CFE, CCEP-I Ayesha S. Rita Carreon Anab Gul - ACFE Raees Ahmed Saim Ezad M. Ahmad - ACFE Samreen Afza Kevin E. Maria Carla Botardo . . . . . . . . . #duediligence #frauddetection #fraudprevention #fraudmanagement #fraudinvestigation #fraudawareness #compliancesolutions #riskmitigation #riskmanagement #corporatefraud #compliance #middleeast #unitedarabemirates #ksa #financeindustry #hrdd #employeescreening #Hrmanagers #Humanrecourses #Humanresourcemanagement #Recruiters #recruitment #casestudy

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Elevating Chronic Care Management through Nurse Care Managers As healthcare continues to pivot towards value-based care models, the role of #NurseCareManagers (#NCMs) in Chronic Care Management (#CCM) has never been more pivotal. NCMs are at the forefront of identifying eligible patients, developing personalized #careplans, and ensuring seamless #carecoordination. But how does this translate into better Quality Payment Program (#QPP) scores and increased incentive payments? First, by identifying patients eligible for CCM, NCMs ensure that those with multiple #chronicconditions receive continuous, comprehensive care. They not only enroll patients but also provide them with the necessary education about the benefits of such programs, leading to higher patient engagement and satisfaction. Secondly, care coordination is the heart of CCM. NCMs work tirelessly to connect the dots between various healthcare providers, ensuring that the patient's care plan is executed flawlessly. This includes managing medication, scheduling follow-ups, and monitoring the patient's health status. The seamless execution of these plans leads to improved patient outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions, which are critical metrics in determining QPP scores. Lastly, meticulous documentation and correct coding of CCM services by NCMs ensure that providers are reimbursed accurately for the care provided. This not only supports the financial health of the practice but also reflects the quality of care in QPP scores. In essence, NCMs are invaluable in navigating the complexities of chronic care, enhancing patient health outcomes, and steering healthcare practices towards higher QPP scores and increased incentives. Let's acknowledge and support the integral role of NCMs in elevating #chroniccaremanagement. #nursesofLinkedIn #innovation #nurseleaders #patientcenteredcare #valuebasedcare #CMS

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As a nurse, you complete various skills every day. If you are a seasoned nurse, these skills have become so routine you may not put extra thought into them. Do you ever wonder why we follow certain practices that do not seem supported by evidence while not implementing practices substantiated by much evidence? For example, at one time, nurses changed hospitalized patients' intravenous (IV) dressings daily, even though no solid evidence supported this practice. Let's discuss the importance of evidence-based practices and how nurses can maintain a curious mindset about their practices to achieve the highest level of patient care possible. https://hubs.la/Q02pFvmz0 #evidencebasedpractice #nurseresearch #nursingpractice #nursingblog #ncc

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THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE RELEASES THE JUNE 2024 VISA BULLETIN The U.S. Department of State Releases the June 2024 Visa Bulletin Once again, there is good news for Jaes program Explorers out of Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of State released the Visa Bulletin for June 2024, providing the latest information on visa statuses and there are no changes since May. Final action dates will remain the same for the third month in a row. The Philippines and Worldwide EB-3 final action dates hold steady at November 22, 2022. Candidates with a priority date of November 22, 2022, or earlier can proceed with their visa appointment. The final action date for China remains September 1, 2020, while India shifts a few days to August 22, 2012. This latest update continues the positive trend for Explorers working towards a U.S. healthcare career. We encourage them to continue complying with all requests and documentation and completing applications so their certifications, licensure applications, and credential applications can move through timely. Jaes also encourages qualified foreign-educated healthcare professionals to apply and start the process of achieving a rewarding U.S. healthcare career. Jaes Program continues to prioritize and initiate Immigrant Visa filings for all our Explorers. If you are a Jaes Explorer and have questions about your status, contact the Jaes Team at info@jaesprogram.com JEGALAL ADVANCED ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS,LLC: "The Visa Bulletin" https://lnkd.in/gQxTGSUY

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Nursing Drug Handbook Quiz! Test your knowledge of drugs and drug administration with questions from the #1 drug guide for nurses. https://ow.ly/G3aY50RH9fQ #NursingQuiz #DrugHandbook

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Nurses at the forefront of Value-Based Care innovation Value-Based Care (VBC) is changing the healthcare landscape, and it is essential that #nurses are positioned at the core of this transformation. As natural patient advocates and experienced care navigators, nurses are uniquely equipped to expand their roles and influence, driving innovation and enhancing patient outcomes across the #healthcare system. Nurses possess an in-depth understanding of patient needs and the intricacies of healthcare systems, positioning them as pivotal leaders in #populationhealth #innovation. With their data fluency, nurses can spearhead interventions that tackle a broad spectrum of issues from health disparities and social determinants to community-focused health initiatives. However, this shift is not without its challenges. Nurses are increasingly tasked with managing costs and financial risks, demanding new skills in population data analysis and care inefficiency identification. To excel we must proactively develop competencies in, transitions of care, population health management, data analytics, enhancing communication skills and patient counseling techniques. More importantly, nurses must advocate for a balanced workload that allows them to maintain direct patient interactions while embracing broader responsibilities, and avoiding burnout. As VBC matures, it offers a unique opportunity to recenter holistic patient centered care and empower nurses to lead as Care Managers. The future of healthcare will be significantly influenced by the nursing perspective, highlighting the necessity for nurses to approach this shift with both conviction and compassion. #nurseleader #nursesofLinkedIn #nurseconsultant #nurseentrepreneur

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It's National Hospital Week! Help hospital workers stay healthy by spreading knowledge on #infectioncontrol in hospital settings. Tap into the resources below, and let's fight infections together. https://bit.ly/3UCWw85 #NationalHospitalWeek #SaludFirstline #HealthcareHeroes

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TODAY ON DO YOU KNOW? MMR VACCINE AND AUTISM!!!!!!!!! MMR (MEASLES, MUMPS AND RUBELLA VACCINE) Do you know that measles is a highly contagious viral disease? Do you know that measles can lead to complications and even death? Do you know that measles vaccination has prevented over 57 million deaths? Do you know that most reported deaths are among unvaccinated children under the age of 5? Do you know that there is no evidence that MMR vaccine causes autism? Do you know that vaccines have very few and rare side effects? Do you know that the side effects does not cause severe complication and death compared to getting measles infection? Do you know that before MMR vaccine was invented, measles killed 2.5 million people each year, mostly children? Do you know that getting your child vaccinated is the best protection? Do you know that a loving parent is a caring parent? #vaccine #measles #health #vaccinehesitancy #healtheducation #childhealth #populationhealth #worldhealthorganisation #CDC #diseaseprevention #diseasecontrol #healthyliving #Autism

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Nursing Drug Handbook Quiz! Test your knowledge of drugs and drug administration with questions from the #1 drug guide for nurses. https://ow.ly/LhxN50Sc4Wx #NursingQuiz #Nurses

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Our new July issue includes articles on the primary care mandate for nursing, implementation science, evidence-based decision-making, and much more. Browse the highlights: https://lnkd.in/gKhDJaXh #nursing

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