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Model integrates evidence-based practice with quality improvement

The American Journal of Nursing’s May issue features a conceptual model designed to guide evidence-based practice-quality-improvement initiatives.

Educational initiative can heighten nurse awareness of suicide risk

An educational class on nurse suicide can equip nurses to recognize, assess and intervene if they suspect colleagues may be contemplating suicide, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration.

Resource seeks to prepare nurses with well-being, leadership competencies

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing this week released a well-being and leadership toolkit geared for faculty working to prepare students to succeed in health care.

AHA honors hospitals, health systems demonstrating community health improvement 

The AHA May 1 announced five winners of the AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for their hospital-led collaborative efforts to improve community health.

AHA releases new resources for Mental Health Awareness Month 

As part of AHA’s recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Rebecca Chickey, AHA’s senior director for behavioral health services, writes about the “People Matter, Words Matter” series of posters and the importance of using “person-first” language in behavioral health care settings.

Obituary: Renowned health care leader Herbert Pardes 

Herbert Pardes, M.D., 89, former president and CEO of NewYork-Presbyterian, died this week following an illness. Pardes was a longstanding and influential figure within health care, and an outspoken proponent for academic medicine, medical research and children’s health education, among other areas.

AHA podcast: Supporting Intensive Outpatient Perinatal Care 

Two behavioral health experts from Illinois-based Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital share how its intensive outpatient perinatal care program accommodates new moms who need an elevated level of support.

AHA resources for National Hospital Week celebrations

AHA released ready-to-use resources for National Hospital Week, May 12-18, including a digital toolkit and social media graphics.

AAMC study examines the impact of health care consolidation in states 

The top three large-group insurers control an average of 82.2% of the market share in each state, nearly twice the combined average market share of each state’s largest health systems, according to a study about consolidation in health care released May 1 by the Association of American Medical Colleges. 

Lawmakers grill UHG CEO at hearings following Change Healthcare cyberattack

Senate and House lawmakers May 1 grilled UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty about the continued fallout from the Feb. 22 cyberattack on Change Healthcare — the most significant and consequential cyberattack on the U.S. health care system in American history.