One of New York's largest health systems marshaled a range of resources and expertise to cope with the spring coronavirus surge. With coronavirus hospitalizations surging nationwide this fall, healthcare leaders can benefit from the lessons learned in the country's first COVID-19 epicenter in...
This year has been brutal on many levels, especially in healthcare. There’s the coronavirus pandemic. The cold and snow of winter, the broiling heat of summer, the fury of hurricanes and wildfires, earthquakes and riots. And now finally Election Day and its aftermath, which promises at least...
With more droughts and heat waves expected in upcoming years, it’s time for hospitals and clinics to be more water-conscious
Climate change is making the world hotter and drier, with more intense heat waves and droughts expected in upcoming years. While this can lead to more intense ...
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, face masks have become ubiquitous (though occasionally controversial) in 2020—from N95 respirators to homemade masks made from bandanas and t-shirts. During the height of the ...
With over 100 fires destroying entire towns and displacing hundreds of thousands of people, 2020 was one of the worst wildfire seasons on record for the West Coast (see ...
A pandemic caused by a novel coronavirus was predictable. Yet the experience itself was—and still is for many—unanticipated, says Deanna Scatena, BSN, RN, CCRN,...
When trying to procure necessary supplies during a disaster or emergency, be aware of potential fraud, document all your contracting activities, and ensure staff are trained and up-to-date on your facility’s contracting policies. These are just some of the best practices and recommendations...
As the COVID-19 surge continues through its second wave and collides with influenza season as well as hurricanes, wildfires, or whatever natural disasters the year still has in store, supply experts have a big request: Only order what your facility needs.
