This is Randy Homan with Becker's Clinical Leadership Podcast.
Here's your daily industry news brief for May 15th. First,
following an investigation into staffing issues, patient rights,
and quality assessment issues. St.
Michael Medical Center regains compliance with CMS regulations.
In October, a nurse called 9 1 1 to get assistance from the fire department.
Since the hospital was operating with only 50% of its normal staff
in initial investigations in the fall,
c m s found it was not complying with issues related to health and safety.
Then in February,
a follow-up investigation revealed that the medical center still had not fully
corrected the deficiencies the facility had until April 28th to
regain compliance. After more corrective actions,
c m s notified the hospital it's back in compliance.
Second data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows registered nurses
earn an average hourly pay of $42 and 80 cents. However,
wages can depend on the cost of living in every state.
The highest average hourly wage for RNs is California,
but the state is also one of the most expensive places to live.
After adjusting for the cost of living, Georgia holds the best average RN wages.
California is second and New Mexico is third. The lowest is Hawaii.
Third of the 4.3 million RNs in the us,
the American Nurses Association says only 13% are men.
The ANA says,
increasing the number of male nurses could significantly impact the healthcare
industry.
Becker spoke with male nurses to learn how hospitals and nursing schools can
recruit more men.
Over 30 male nurses answered they suggest getting the word out,
promoting benefits and opportunities, breaking down stereotypes,
highlighting role models, talking to high schoolers,
and focusing on diversity and culture. Fourth,
while leaving work on Saturday, a Detroit Medical Center nurse was kidnapped.
29 year old Patrice Wilson was in the parking lot.
A man entered her vehicle and forced her to leave. Ms.
Wilson was found dead the next morning. She suffered a gunshot wound.
The suspect is 36 year old Jamir Miller.
He has not been apprehended and is considered armed and dangerous officials
say this may be considered a domestic violence case. Ms. Wilson's mother says,
Mr. Miller is her ex-boyfriend.
Detroit Medical Center is offering Greek counseling to all staff.
Fifth,
California health regulators are ordering John Muir Medical Center in Walnut
Creek to stop treating children in its pediatric icu.
The Department of Healthcare Services has documented almost 50 deficiencies at
the picu.
The violations prompted D H C S to prohibit the hospital from admitting patients
covered by California Children's Services.
In April. Following the CMS visit,
John Muir executives created and implemented a corrected action plan.
CMS accepted the plan and says it'll make unannounced visit to ensure
implementation. This summer,
D HCSS Invest and recommendations are separate from cms.
State regulators made over 60 recommendations, if not fixed,
John Muir risks permanent loss of its c c s certification.
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