Month: March 2023
Sharps: Be Prepared, Be Aware and Dispose With Care
Coworkers should be prepared and aware of injury risks when it comes to using a sharps device. It’s recommended to use a sharps device with safety features whenever its available and then engage the features immediately after use and dispose in sharps containers. The CDC says about 385,000 healthcare worker injuries are from the exposure… View Full Post
Great 100 Nurses Foundation Accepting Nominations
The Great 100 Nurses Foundation has officially opened nominations for the Great 100 Nurses Celebration! They’re looking for nurses who have shown concern for humanity, make significant contributions to the nursing profession and nurses who act as mentors or role models for others. If you know a nurse at CHI St. Vincent that deserves to… View Full Post
CHI St. Vincent Nurses Celebrate Certified Nurses Day
Certified Nurses Day™ is an annual day of recognition for and by healthcare leaders dedicated to nursing professionalism, excellence, recognition, and service. Every March 19, employers, certification boards, education facilities, and healthcare providers celebrate and publicly acknowledge nurses who earn and maintain the highest credentials in their specialty. Certified Nurses Day honors nurses worldwide who… View Full Post
New Masking Policy In Effect
In light of improved circumstances, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is expected to end the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 on May 11, 2023. In response, CommonSpirit has announced, masks are no longer required for patients, visitors or coworkers (vaccinated and unvaccinated) in patient care settings starting Monday, March 20. This includes… View Full Post