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Managing oncology nurse burnout through peer support, emotional intelligence
04/01/25 at 03:00 AMManaging oncology nurse burnout through peer support, emotional intelligence Oncology Nursing News; by Pattie Jackel, MN, RN, AOCN; 3/28/25 Debriefing after patient loss, supporting patients at the end of life, and finding outlets outside of work can help oncology nurses avoid burnout. ... Pattie Jakel, MN, RN, AOCN, spoke with Oncology Nursing News® about burnout in oncology nursing and ways to avoid it while providing palliative care to patients. ... You have to have a strong network and support. And my husband is…an architect, so medicine is not his thing, and in the beginning, he’d be like, “Pattie, I can only hear one sad story a week because I can’t hear all your sad stories.” ... "Working in acute care, I saw some horrific death and dying that occurred for our patients. We would definitely debrief afterwards, bring the group together 5 minutes. Sometimes we did longer ones." [Continue reading ...]
Employer-sponsored digital health platforms for mental wellness—A good investment
03/22/25 at 03:50 AMEmployer-sponsored digital health platforms for mental wellness—A good investmentJAMA Network Open; Molly Candon, PhD; Rebecca E. Stewart, PhD; 2/25The authors evaluate an employer-sponsored digital health platform (Spring Health; Spring Care Inc) that screens employees for mental health conditions and, when warranted, connects them to treatment. Hawrilenko et al found a reduction in health care spending among digital health platform users compared with a matched comparison group. These findings contribute to a broader literature that considers the economic value of employer-sponsored interventions aimed at mental wellness ... There are broader implications of the study by Hawrilenko et al, because employer-sponsored digital health platforms are among the quickest and easiest pathways to grant a majority of US individuals accessible mental health care.
From heroes to burnout: How we failed our frontline health workers
03/20/25 at 03:00 AMFrom heroes to burnout: How we failed our frontline health workers MedPage Today's KevinMD.com, and excerpt from Health Care Nation; by Tom Lawry; 3/15/25 Of all the lessons learned from fighting a pandemic, none was more frightening or important than discovering how dependent the system is on how we treat our doctors, nurses, and frontline caregivers. They were already in short supply, with burnout on the rise, when the pandemic hit. As multiple waves of COVID-19 variants washed over us, frontline health workers stepped in at great risk and personal sacrifice to care for highly infectious patients. ... Some witnessed more deaths on a double shift than they did in a normal year. They delivered the bad news to families and managed end-of-life care. They were often the last face and warm voice a COVID-19 victim saw and heard. In the end, they not only saved lives but saved the system from total collapse. ... We called them heroes. And we promised to do better in how we treated them once the COVID-19 crisis passed. Promises made should be promises kept. While we continue to talk about workforce burnout using polite terms with concern in our voices, let us be clear: A system with a mission of healing continues to harm in record numbers the very people in short supply who are there to take care of the rest of us. ... [Click on the title's link for more.]
MedPAC recommends Congress tie physician pay to inflation for 2026
03/19/25 at 03:00 AMMedPAC recommends Congress tie physician pay to inflation for 2026 Healthcare Dive; by Susanna Vogel; 3/17/25 Dive Brief:
Willow Point Nursing Center raises pay by nearly 20%
03/19/25 at 03:00 AMWillow Point Nursing Center raises pay by nearly 20% WIVT Binghampton, Vestal, NY; by Samantha Rich; 3/17/25 A local nursing home is recognizing the selfless contributions of its employees by significantly increasing its pay scale. The Broome County Legislature recently approved 16-20% pay raises for multiple healthcare roles at Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Vestal. The pay scale was raised for Supervising Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). Willow Point has also added several new openings in each role.
Where are all the nurses? Data show that some states have a far higher number of nurses per capita than others
03/18/25 at 03:00 AMWhere are all the nurses? Data show that some states have a far higher number of nurses per capita than othersMedscape; by Jodi Helmer; 3/7/25 During their 12-hour shifts, registered nurses (RNs) in Arizona and Arkansas perform many of the same tasks as RNs in Wisconsin and Wyoming: Assessing patients, monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and charting records to provide the best patient care. The work might be similar, but there are vast differences in the number of RNs in each state. ... Even states with the largest number of nurses per capita are not immune to the nursing shortage. The National Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there will be 195,400 job openings for RNs from 2021 to 2031. ....
Spiritual well being at Kaiser
03/17/25 at 03:00 AMSpiritual well being at Kaiser HMG - Hews Media Group, Los Cerritos Community News, Los Angeles, CA; 3/13/25 At Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center, the hospital and staff are committed not only caring for the patient’s physical, emotional and mental wellness, but just as importantly to their spiritual well-being. ... Chaplains at Downey Medical Center are called upon when a patient and/or family is:
Malpractice lawsuits are rising — here’s how physicians can protect themselves
03/14/25 at 03:00 AMMalpractice lawsuits are rising — here’s how physicians can protect themselves Becker's ASC Review; by Patsy Newitt; 3/11/25 Medical malpractice insurance is essential for protecting physicians from financial and legal risks, particularly amid the rise in malpractice lawsuits, according to a March 5 article on Physicians Thrive’s website. In 2023, malpractice verdicts hit a record high. There were 57 medical malpractice verdicts of $10 million or more, with more than half of those verdicts hitting $25 million. Here are nine things to know from the Physician’s Thrive article.
Mass General Brigham begins 2nd round of layoffs
03/12/25 at 03:00 AMMass General Brigham begins 2nd round of layoffs Becker's Hospital CFO Report; by Alan Condon; 3/10/25 The second of two rounds of layoffs at Mass General Brigham began March 10, with about 1,500 employees reportedly affected by the overall workforce reductions, according to The Boston Globe. The layoffs, the largest in the Somerville, Mass.-based health system's history, were announced in early February. The workforce cuts stem from "the same unrelenting pressures affecting many healthcare systems across the country," as the system faces a projected budget gap of $250 million within two years, a spokesperson told Becker's. Mass General Brigham, the largest health system in the state, said the layoffs primarily affect nonclinical and nonpatient-facing roles to "enhance efficiency, reduce costs and maximize support for front-line clinicians."
Concerning new data on female physician suicide
03/06/25 at 03:00 AMConcerning new data on female physician suicide Medscape Medical News; by Pauline Anderson; 2/28/25 Suicide rates for female physicians in the United States between 2017-2021 were 47% higher than for women in the general population, results of a retrospective cohort study showed. Unlike their female counterparts, male physicians had a lower rate for suicide relative to the general male population, investigators found. “The results indicate we need added multimodal and comprehensive suicide prevention specific for physicians,” lead study author Hirsh Makhija, MS, postgraduate researcher, Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, told Medscape Medical News. ... The findings were published online on February 26 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Nurse leaders can take the lead in promoting civility in the workplace
03/06/25 at 02:00 AMNurse leaders can take the lead in promoting civility in the workplace Oncology Nurse Advisor; by Susan Rux, PhD, DNP, RN, FACHE; 2/28/25 Civility, the act of respecting others, especially in situations where disagreement or disparity may arise, occurs by intentionally displaying kindness and empathy. These behaviors help people to understand differences as well as uphold common ground across all social contexts. A stable foundation, afforded through civil actions, serves as a catalyst in achieving environments that promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity — the underpinnings of a culture of belonging. Nurse leaders can play a key role in creating this culture. Contrary to civility, in the healthcare setting, acts of incivility lead to increased levels of staff disengagement and turnover. Researchers have noted that a civil nursing workplace provides a safeguard against numerous professional issues, including but not limited to increased turnover rates, burnout, job dissatisfaction, and stress.
VNA Hospice NWI celebrates staff, volunteers and community at annual dinner banquet
03/05/25 at 03:00 AMVNA Hospice NWI celebrates staff, volunteers and community at annual dinner banquet NWI.Life; by Garrett Spoor; 3/4/25 For more than half a century, VNA Hospice NWI has been assisting seniors in Northwest Indiana with hospice care and the Meals on Wheels program. The organization hosted its Annual Dinner and Awards banquet on Monday, March 3, ... “The big purpose of the annual dinner is to thank all the people who made last year possible,” [Maria Galka, director of development] said. “It’s a great opportunity for us to show our appreciation for the staff, volunteers and our supporters. We present our annual report from the past fiscal year and look forward to what's coming in the new year.” ... VNA Hospice NWI was presented with a check for $32,798 from Don Quijote Restaurante to support VNA Meals on Wheels. The Legion Riders Post #94 provided a check for $12,500 for the VNA Hospice NWI. The dinner presented plenty of awards and scholarships to recognize some of the attendees ...Editor's note: What appreciation events and awards/recognitions do your organization regularly provide for your employes, volunteers, and community? Click on this article's title to explore the scope of this organization's highly valued Annual Dinner and Awards. When you have events such as these, remember to take provide "take-out" food for your employees who are duty elsewhere, like your on-call office and hospice inpatient care.
Forget perks—leadership starts with asking employees what they need
02/27/25 at 03:00 AMForget perks—leadership starts with asking employees what they need Forbes; by Benjamin Laker; 2/25/25 Employee well-being isn’t just a perk—it’s a business imperative. As organizations struggle with high turnover, burnout, and shifting workforce expectations, leaders must rethink how they engage and support employees. Research consistently shows that investing in well-being leads to measurable gains in productivity, retention, and performance. A recent study published by BMJ Leader examined how a structured, data-driven approach to improving workplace culture can yield transformative results—using the well-being initiative at Royal Free Hospital as a case study. ... The program, which was the focus of the BMJ Leader study, incorporated systematic conversations based on the Joy in Work Framework, identifying key challenges and implementing targeted solutions. Following implementation, workplace satisfaction surged by 76%, highlighting the significant impact of addressing staff concerns directly. Employees became more engaged in organizational initiatives, fostering a culture of active participation rather than passive compliance.
Relaxing licensing, training requirements during pandemic didn’t improve nursing home staffing: study
02/26/25 at 03:00 AMRelaxing licensing, training requirements during pandemic didn’t improve nursing home staffing: study McKnights Long-Term Care News; by Zee Johnson; 2/24/25 A new study of more than 15,000 nursing homes found no link between relaxed certified nurse aide training and licensing protocols during the pandemic and improved staffing levels. During COVID-19, 19 states loosened their training requirements (the “treatment” group), and 31 states did not (“control” group). However, both recorded nearly the same CNA hours per resident per day, according to the study by researchers at the University of Iowa. ... During the pandemic, direct caregivers were at extreme risk for contracting the deadly virus, which killed more than 200,000 nursing home residents and workers. But more often than not, they were left without basic benefits such as paid sick leave, Mehboob said.
Empowering employees to drive CX [Customer eXperience] innovation: A comprehensive path to success
02/26/25 at 03:00 AMEmpowering employees to drive CX [Customer eXperience] innovation: A comprehensive path to successCustomerland; by Ricardo Saltz Gulko; 2/24/25 ... While it is widely recognized that employees play a crucial role in shaping customer experience (CX), their impact on innovation is often less clear. However, employees are the bedrock of innovation within any organization. They bring diverse perspectives, skills, and creativity that fuel the development of new products, services, and processes. This article delves into the significant ways employees influence innovation, providing a comprehensive analysis supported by ten key points. ...
Why being trustworthy is a leadership hack that drives success
02/26/25 at 03:00 AMWhy being trustworthy is a leadership hack that drives success Inc.; by Yufie Ren; 2/20/25 Leaders who cultivate trust can significantly reduce employee churn and improve organizational performance. ... In an era of rapid change, when teams look to leaders for stability and direction, trust is the invisible currency that fuels organizational success. ... Fortunately for managers – and workers – there’s a lot of research into how to be a more trustworthy leader. Here are a few insights:
3 bold and disruptive strategies to retain top-performing leaders
02/25/25 at 02:10 AM3 bold and disruptive strategies to retain top-performing leaders Forbes; by Dr. Cheryl Robinson; 2/19/25 ... The Global Leadership Forecast 2025 by DDI reveals a concerning trend: leaders are burning out at unprecedented rates. With 40% of leaders contemplating resignation due to burnout, top talent is either stepping down or disengaging, leaving organizations vulnerable to performance decline and talent gaps. The stakes are high. ...
Who cares for the caregivers? The push for laws to protect nurses’ mental health
02/24/25 at 03:30 AMWho cares for the caregivers? The push for laws to protect nurses’ mental health Medscape; by Jodi Helmer; 2/5/25 ... More than 67% of nurses reported feeling depressed or anxious, and two thirds said they were not receiving mental health support. Nurses cite lack of time and financial resources among the reasons for not seeking treatment, but fears about losing their jobs and the impact on their nursing licenses were also top issues. ... Registered nurses (RN) and advanced practice RN (APRNs) can be required to answer invasive questions about their mental health as part of their state licensure and advanced credentialing applications. The questions can be stigmatizing and could require nurses to submit letters from their healthcare providers addressing their mental health status. ... There is a movement to urge licensing and credentialing organizations to remove invasive and stigmatizing mental health questions from their applications. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing is working on national recommendations ...
13 hospitals, health systems cutting jobs
02/24/25 at 03:00 AM13 hospitals, health systems cutting jobs Becker's Hospital CFO Report; by Kelly Gooch; updated 2/22/25A number of hospitals and health systems are reducing their workforces or jobs amid financial and operational challenges. [Click on this title's link for] workforce reduction efforts or job eliminations announced in 2025.
Proposed framework for setting practical and ethical boundaries in medicine
02/22/25 at 03:40 AMProposed framework for setting practical and ethical boundaries in medicineJAMA Internal Medicine; Sarah C. Hull, MD, MBE; Nancy R. Angoff, MD, MPH, MEd; 2/25At a national conference session addressing challenges for women in cardiology, one of us (S.C.H.) was struck by a junior attending physician’s account of her struggle to establish boundaries, expressing her desire to be helpful and collaborative as well as her reticence to decline requests lest she appear unkind. Reflecting on my own experience, I realized that women are often socialized to avoid saying no for fear of disappointing others or appearing selfish, but this socialization has not served us well. Indeed, this is a common refrain we have heard from young women entering the medical profession. Our anecdotal experience matches data suggesting that, compared with men, women are more likely to be asked and less likely to decline low-promotability task requests.
Emphasis on financial vs nonfinancial criteria in employer benefits’ measurements
02/22/25 at 03:20 AMEmphasis on financial vs nonfinancial criteria in employer benefits’ measurementsJAMA Health Forum; Jeffrey Pfeffer, PhD; Esther Olsen, MHA; Sara J. Singer, PhD; 1/25According to KFF, “60.4% of people [in the US] under age 65, or about 164.7 million people, had employment-sponsored health insurance in 2023.” Given employers’ large role in the health care ecosystem, what employers measure may affect access to care and how employees and their families interact with health care professionals. In a representative sample of 221 respondents involved in employer health benefits oversight, employers and their health benefits consultants focus more on financial than nonfinancial performance dimensions in both decision-making and measurement. To improve broader aspects of health plan performance, employer measurement and decision-making must emphasize nonfinancial as well as financial criteria.
Partnership grows to help more clinicians of color find community in Vermont
02/21/25 at 03:10 AMPartnership grows to help more clinicians of color find community in Vermont Vermont Business Magazine - Vermont Biz (VB), South Burlington, VT; by Tim, The University of Vermont Medical Center; 2/18/25 A growing partnership between University of Vermont Medical Center and the Vermont Professionals of Color Network (VT PoC) aims to help people of color adjust to life in Vermont and build the personal and professional relationships community leaders say are crucial to both individual wellbeing and keeping residency students in the state after they complete their clinical training. “During my 20 plus years here, I have heard from so many black and brown people about how difficult it can be to adjust to life in Vermont – and this goes for medical residents too,” said Tino Rutanhira, co-founder and co-executive director of VT PoC. "... Without support, many of these professionals decide to leave Vermont at a time when our state desperately needs young, skilled and diverse people to help it grow.” Editor's note: Parteners listed include The University of Vermont Health Network - Home Health & Hospice.
Staffing shortages weighing on hospice executive’s minds in 2025
02/21/25 at 03:00 AMStaffing shortages weighing on hospice executive’s minds in 2025 Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 2/19/25 Hospice leaders have lost sleep over workforce pressures plaguing the industry for several years running, a trend that is not anticipated to abate anytime soon. Staffing challenges were cited as the leading concern among 35% of 112 hospice professionals who participated in this year’s Outlook Survey by Hospice News and Homecare Homebase. This represented an 18% decline compared to the 2023 survey results. ...
The hidden curriculum in medical school: What they don’t teach you
02/19/25 at 03:00 AMThe hidden curriculum in medical school: What they don’t teach you Medscape; by Roni Robbins; 2/14/25... For Krastein and other medical students, there’s a hidden curriculum in medical school: Unwritten, informal lessons, and values learned outside of formal academic settings that shape the culture of medicine, influence behavior, and how to approach patient care and professional relationships. ... These lessons may unfold in informal moments, conversations during rounds or with patients, observing faculty handling difficult cases, or seeing how peers and mentors navigate challenges. [Identified themes include the following:]
8 emerging trends that will shape recruiting in 2025
02/19/25 at 03:00 AM8 emerging trends that will shape recruiting in 2025 ERE Media; by Caitlyn McDonough and Jamie Kohn; 2/18/25 In 2025, CEOs have set their sights on driving growth through transformation. At the same time, organizations are struggling with efficiency pressures, sustained talent shortages, and an unpredictable regulatory landscape. ... In the context of all these challenges, we’ve identified eight key trends that will influence talent acquisition strategies in 2025.