1 00:00:00,810 --> 00:00:04,140 This is Randy Homan with Becker's Clinical Leadership Podcast. 2 00:00:04,760 --> 00:00:08,580 Here's your daily industry news brief for May 15th. First, 3 00:00:08,610 --> 00:00:12,740 following an investigation into staffing issues, patient rights, 4 00:00:12,840 --> 00:00:15,180 and quality assessment issues. St. 5 00:00:15,180 --> 00:00:18,500 Michael Medical Center regains compliance with CMS regulations. 6 00:00:19,640 --> 00:00:23,780 In October, a nurse called 9 1 1 to get assistance from the fire department. 7 00:00:24,150 --> 00:00:28,060 Since the hospital was operating with only 50% of its normal staff 8 00:00:29,160 --> 00:00:31,100 in initial investigations in the fall, 9 00:00:31,500 --> 00:00:35,100 c m s found it was not complying with issues related to health and safety. 10 00:00:36,090 --> 00:00:37,100 Then in February, 11 00:00:37,380 --> 00:00:41,340 a follow-up investigation revealed that the medical center still had not fully 12 00:00:41,340 --> 00:00:46,340 corrected the deficiencies the facility had until April 28th to 13 00:00:46,340 --> 00:00:49,460 regain compliance. After more corrective actions, 14 00:00:49,900 --> 00:00:52,500 c m s notified the hospital it's back in compliance. 15 00:00:54,250 --> 00:00:58,870 Second data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows registered nurses 16 00:00:58,980 --> 00:01:03,500 earn an average hourly pay of $42 and 80 cents. However, 17 00:01:03,750 --> 00:01:06,300 wages can depend on the cost of living in every state. 18 00:01:07,040 --> 00:01:10,460 The highest average hourly wage for RNs is California, 19 00:01:10,840 --> 00:01:14,060 but the state is also one of the most expensive places to live. 20 00:01:14,590 --> 00:01:19,300 After adjusting for the cost of living, Georgia holds the best average RN wages. 21 00:01:19,910 --> 00:01:24,300 California is second and New Mexico is third. The lowest is Hawaii. 22 00:01:26,400 --> 00:01:29,470 Third of the 4.3 million RNs in the us, 23 00:01:29,650 --> 00:01:33,390 the American Nurses Association says only 13% are men. 24 00:01:34,170 --> 00:01:35,030 The ANA says, 25 00:01:35,030 --> 00:01:39,270 increasing the number of male nurses could significantly impact the healthcare 26 00:01:39,470 --> 00:01:40,303 industry. 27 00:01:40,390 --> 00:01:44,330 Becker spoke with male nurses to learn how hospitals and nursing schools can 28 00:01:44,330 --> 00:01:45,210 recruit more men. 29 00:01:45,920 --> 00:01:49,850 Over 30 male nurses answered they suggest getting the word out, 30 00:01:49,960 --> 00:01:53,690 promoting benefits and opportunities, breaking down stereotypes, 31 00:01:53,930 --> 00:01:57,210 highlighting role models, talking to high schoolers, 32 00:01:57,510 --> 00:02:02,020 and focusing on diversity and culture. Fourth, 33 00:02:02,020 --> 00:02:06,100 while leaving work on Saturday, a Detroit Medical Center nurse was kidnapped. 34 00:02:06,840 --> 00:02:09,420 29 year old Patrice Wilson was in the parking lot. 35 00:02:10,060 --> 00:02:13,110 A man entered her vehicle and forced her to leave. Ms. 36 00:02:13,110 --> 00:02:16,710 Wilson was found dead the next morning. She suffered a gunshot wound. 37 00:02:17,410 --> 00:02:19,710 The suspect is 36 year old Jamir Miller. 38 00:02:20,250 --> 00:02:24,990 He has not been apprehended and is considered armed and dangerous officials 39 00:02:25,130 --> 00:02:29,950 say this may be considered a domestic violence case. Ms. Wilson's mother says, 40 00:02:29,970 --> 00:02:31,510 Mr. Miller is her ex-boyfriend. 41 00:02:32,460 --> 00:02:35,790 Detroit Medical Center is offering Greek counseling to all staff. 42 00:02:37,620 --> 00:02:37,970 Fifth, 43 00:02:37,970 --> 00:02:42,170 California health regulators are ordering John Muir Medical Center in Walnut 44 00:02:42,260 --> 00:02:45,530 Creek to stop treating children in its pediatric icu. 45 00:02:46,230 --> 00:02:50,570 The Department of Healthcare Services has documented almost 50 deficiencies at 46 00:02:50,570 --> 00:02:51,403 the picu. 47 00:02:51,750 --> 00:02:56,730 The violations prompted D H C S to prohibit the hospital from admitting patients 48 00:02:56,730 --> 00:02:58,850 covered by California Children's Services. 49 00:02:59,810 --> 00:03:01,710 In April. Following the CMS visit, 50 00:03:01,900 --> 00:03:05,510 John Muir executives created and implemented a corrected action plan. 51 00:03:06,530 --> 00:03:10,390 CMS accepted the plan and says it'll make unannounced visit to ensure 52 00:03:10,390 --> 00:03:11,750 implementation. This summer, 53 00:03:13,030 --> 00:03:16,710 D HCSS Invest and recommendations are separate from cms. 54 00:03:17,400 --> 00:03:21,670 State regulators made over 60 recommendations, if not fixed, 55 00:03:21,900 --> 00:03:25,510 John Muir risks permanent loss of its c c s certification. 56 00:03:26,890 --> 00:03:27,910 Thanks, bill listening. 57 00:03:28,050 --> 00:03:31,310 If you want more of the latest info about clinical leadership delivered directly 58 00:03:31,310 --> 00:03:32,510 to Inbox every weekday, 59 00:03:33,390 --> 00:03:36,150 subscribe to the Becker's Clinical Leadership and Infection Control in 60 00:03:36,350 --> 00:03:38,150 newsletter on our website at 61 00:03:38,730 --> 00:03:42,790 www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality.