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The authors of 鈥淚 can鈥檛 breathe鈥: A Call for Antiracist Nursing Practice wrote the killing of George Floyd by a police officer during the COVID-19 pandemic 鈥渂rought the effects of structural racism on Black Americans into focus.
Kaiser Health News reports manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies warned shortages could last for years unless the government intervenes.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revised guidance issued in June 2020 transitioning states to routine oversight and survey activities at long-term care facilities after limits had been imposed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As part of its 鈥淲ear A Mask鈥 initiative, 兔子先生 (AHA) developed new content, collaborating to share resources for the field and amplifying key public health messages.
Actionable data is a key component of any successful initiative. In the virtual workshop, Data-Driven Approaches to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes, experts will share best practices for collecting, evaluating and transforming data into action.
The American Academy of Nursing named five nurse leaders as Living Legends, the highest honor the academy awards. The nurse leaders are recognized for contributions affecting the direction of the profession and the well-being of individuals across the globe.
The Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) sent a letter urging Congressional leadership to include a list of shared nursing priorities in future COVID-19 legislation.
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) hosted a webinar, Nursing鈥檚 Role in Health Equity, Public Health Emergencies, and COVID-19: Critical Issues for The Future of Nursing 2020-2030.
Legislation introduced this week in the House of Representatives addressed the decline in life-saving vaccinations resulting from Americans鈥 efforts to avoid exposure to COVID-19.