TONL News & Updates
TONE membership is changing for the better! In efforts to streamline the process for joining the association and your local chapter, the TONE Board of Directors have approved a new flat-rate dues structure for membership. From August 1, 2019, signing up or renewing your membership will now be one flat fee. Your local chapter dues are now automatically added into the cost of your TONE annual membership.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tne-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=572757&issueID=65462 to view the full article online.
These reports, published by the Texas Department of State Health Services, are the results of research and analyses conducted by the Center for Health Statistics on health professions data. Explore findings on nursing supply and demand; workplace violence; and the Texas nursing workforce.
Visit https://www.dshs.texas.gov/chs/cnws/Nursing-Workforce-Reports/ to view the full article online.
All hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies and freestanding emergency medical centers licensed in Texas were invited to participate in the 2018 Workplace Violence Against Nurses Facility Survey. The purpose of this survey is to assess practices and strategies used by employers to prevent workplace violence against nurses.
Visit https://www.dshs.texas.gov/chs/cnws/Workplace-Violence-Study.aspx to view the full article online.
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) held a public session March 20 in Washington, D.C., to launch a new study on the future of nursing. The goal of the Committee on the Future of Nursing 2020-2030, tasked by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), is to extend the original vision and chart a path for the nursing profession to help our nation create a culture of health, reduce health disparities and improve the health and well-being of the U.S. population in the 21st century. Click "Learn More" below to read about the report and its findings, and visit the related Campaign for Action Dashboard by clicking here. Visit https://www.americannursetoday.com/future-of-nursing-2020-2030-extending-the-vision/ to view the full article online.
Nursing Leadership
By Jennifer Thew, RN, HealthLeaders Media In light of the industry's movement toward issues such as value-based care, changing reimbursement models and increased consumerism, today's nurse leaders must develop creative, innovative and effective solutions that can improve healthcare delivery. Meet five CNOs from around the country who are helping to do just that. Visit https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/nursing/5-chief-nursing-officers-who-are-changing-healthcare to view the full article online.
By Michele Wojciechowski, MinorityNurse.com Leadership - it’s the "holy grail" that’s stressed in business and health care administration. But how can you get there? And how do you know if nursing leadership is even right for you? If you know that you aspire to a leadership position, then move ahead. If you don’t, or you try a leadership role and don’t like it, that’s okay.
Visit https://minoritynurse.com/navigating-the-road-to-nursing-leadership/ to view the full article online.
By Anthony Sidduth, CEO, Southwest Health System Learn seven strategies for a successful turnaround gleaned from the recovery of Southwest Health System in Cortez, Colorado. From taking quick and decisive action to maintaining open communication, these tips can help right the ship even when the situation is dire.
Visit https://communityhospitalcorp.com/lessons-for-leaders-of-distressed-hospitals/ to view the full article online.
Education and Events
On Sept. 13, Marion Spears Karr and Shirley Robinson will speak on the importance of the nursing "lens" for board effectiveness; structure and function of types of boards, both in healthcare and community-based organizations; board roles and responsibilities; and more. The program, which will be held at the Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, will provide 5.5 hours of nursing continuing education.
Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/tne-nwl/pdf/HONE_Fall_Forum_Flyer_September_13_2019.pdf to view the full article online.
Healthcare Industry
By Carole Jakucs, MSN, RN, PHN, Nurse.com The decision to become wound care certified benefits not just your career, but the lives and outcomes of patients. With more than 6 million patients in the U.S. affected by chronic wounds, according to Becker’s Hospital Review, enrolling in the Wound Care Education Institute (WCEI) can be an important addition to your nursing expertise.
Visit https://www.nurse.com/blog/2019/07/08/take-next-step-wound-care-certification/ to view the full article online.
By Jonathan V. Llamas, DNP (C), BSN, RN-BC, PHN, MinortyNurse.com Nursing education is the foundational pillar that enables future nurses to become competent and knowledgeable in their respective practices. This education was normally provided to nursing students through various didactic theoretical lectures and practical clinical training but recently, the use of advanced simulation technology as an adjunct educational tool has slowly become a significant addition to student centric learning.
Visit https://minoritynurse.com/preparing-tomorrows-nurses-today-the-role-of-simulation-nursing-in-the-21st-century/ to view the full article online.
Practice and Patient Care
By Rodrigo Garcia, MBA, MSN, APN-BC, CRNA, Nurse.com Drug diversion at hospitals occurs in different ways. Employees, including nurses, might be diverting from a hospital’s waste receptacle to support their habits. The next level of diversion happens when employees divert opioids or controlled substances from patients, and in some cases, employees divert drugs from the hospital to distribute on the streets or to other people.
Visit https://www.nurse.com/blog/2019/07/18/drug-diversion-understand-addiction-unfolds/ to view the full article online.
From DailyNurse.com The use of medical cannabis is becoming more widespread now that it’s legalized in 33 states and the District of Columbia. If you’re a nurse or doctor who can legally prescribe medical cannabis, teaching your patients about this treatment and how it works can bring them one step closer toward achieving better health and improving their medical conditions.
Visit https://dailynurse.com/how-to-advocate-for-patients-seeking-medical-cannabis/ to view the full article online.
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