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The use of a BD Vacutainer Z-tube, which costs approximately $0.25 to $0.50 per tube, represents a highly cost-effective intervention, preventing contamination and potentially saving nearly $11,000 per patient.

Although 58% of nurses believe they always explain things clearly, only 7% report that their patients always hear them.

Falls are considered a nurse-sensitive incident because fall prevention is impacted by the quantity and quality of nursing care.

Among those treated with the drug combination, 18 to 22 out of every 100 residents had a seizure within one year, compared to fewer than two per 100 in the general nursing home population.

“I really think people research their doctor as much as they research a hospital. Patients will come in to me and will already know where I went to school, where I did my fellowship.”

Survey data shows that, although open positions grew more slowly and turnover eased slightly, more than half of nurse managers still find recruitment more difficult than before, with many citing concerns about hiring practices that prioritize filling positions over ensuring competency and preparedness.