
HOSPITAL REPORT
The premier resource for hospital professionals from Relias Media, the trusted source for healthcare information and continuing education.
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Study: Healthcare Workers At Greater Risk of Suicide
While the reasons are unknown, new research shows that RNs and healthcare support workers are at higher risk of suicide than other colleagues.
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Study: Cancer Screening Tests Might Not Translate to Greater Longevity
Despite few lifetime gains, researchers still emphasize the importance of early cancer screening and detection.
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The FDA Approved the First OTC Birth Control Pill. What Happens Next?
Advocates are celebrating the first over-the-counter contraceptive pill, but questions about price and accessibility remain.
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OB/GYNs Feeling the Pinch of Abortion Bans, Restrictions on Clinical Practice
One year after the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, OB/GYNs reported feeling constrained in the care they can provide patients. They also are experiencing stress over potential legal issues.
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59% of Nurses Report Experiencing or Witnessing Racism and Discrimination in the Workplace
Racism negatively affects the mental health of nurses who experience it. However, few believe reporting incidents will result in action.
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Dueling Court Rulings Sow Confusion in Mifepristone Case
A Texas judge ordered a hold on FDA approval of the abortion medication while a Washington judge barred the FDA from restricting it — leaving many wondering where to go from here.
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Judge Strikes Down ACA Preventive Care Services, Including PrEP
A federal judge in Texas invalidated a host of covered preventive care screenings, citing violation of religious freedom.
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Family Caregivers Report Poor Care from For-Profit Hospices
For-profit hospices also are associated with fewer nursing visits and less-qualified staff, researchers reported.
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Fall Prevention Program Reduces Patient Falls by 19%
Evidence-based fall prevention tactics improve patient safety and save millions in healthcare costs.
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Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Entities On the Rise
Ransomware attacks on hospitals and other healthcare providers doubled since 2016, researchers note. Cybercriminals also are becoming more sophisticated.