Michigan study shows need for mental health care amongst older adults
Patrick Jones | Aug 3, 2021 | Michigan
Video: Dave Schneider discusses behavioral health integration in Michigan
Patrick Jones | Jul 28, 2021 | Michigan
Dave Schneider, managing principal of Health Management Associates (HMA) spoke at our 2021 Michigan State of Reform Health Policy Conference to discuss the progress that has been made in behavioral health integration in Michigan. Schneider talked about the many attempts to integrate physical and behavioral health, the disruption
Intermountain webinar gives COVID-19 update after the holiday weekend in Utah
Patrick Jones | Jul 28, 2021 | Utah
Intermountain Healthcare hosted a webinar on Monday to give an update on the status of COVID-19 after the Pioneer Day holiday weekend in Utah. Dr. Taki May, medical director of Logan Regional Hospital and health care hospitalist, discussed breakthrough cases, symptoms and suggestions regarding the Delta variant, and recommended precautions
MNA conflicts with MHA over nurse-patient assignment ratio bill package
Patrick Jones | Jul 27, 2021 | Michigan
The Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) called on state legislators last week to set limits on nurse-patient assignment ratios in hospitals to improve patient outcomes and reduce burnout. The Safe Patient Care Act, a bill package in both chambers of the Michigan legislature, would address these concerns. The Michigan Health and
ODE updates back-to-school COVID framework for the 2021-2022 school year
Patrick Jones | Jul 26, 2021 | Oregon
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) released an update to a back-to-school health framework of “advisory guidance” last week to ensure students and staff have a safe school environment in-person. The framework addresses variation in COVID-19 vaccination status that might be seen in schools and continues to align with the
Utah DOH and DHS release organizational structure draft for merger
Patrick Jones | Jul 23, 2021 | Utah
The Utah Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) released a draft of their new Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) organizational chart last week, marking a “critical milestone” into the new department’s implementation. The new organization is broken up into three main branches:
OCN hosts weekly meeting with nursing leaders to discuss declining workforce
Patrick Jones | Jul 23, 2021 | Oregon
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) hosts a weekly meeting called the Friday Huddle during which nursing leaders, educators, and stakeholders talk through Oregon’s nursing workforce issues. This Zoom call met this Friday to discuss the reasons for workforce shortages and the role of new nursing graduates. Friday
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