January 14, 2022 News Headlines

In a HANYS- and AHA-supported “Dear Colleague” letter, representatives call for the Biden administration to investigate reports that nurse staffing agencies are taking advantage of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to increase their profits at the expense of hospitals and the patients they treat. See the latest list of co-signers and encourage your representatives to sign on through our interactive federal legislative tracker.

By applying a person-centered care lens to their processes, they were able to improve patient experience and streamline operations. Learn more in our Member Spotlight.

Hospital executives and boards need to be proactive and diligent in their attention to cybersecurity. Read the January edition of Trends to learn how trustees can ensure cybersecurity is a priority at their organization.

The latest webinar from the Statewide Hospital-Home Care Collaborative will feature staff from St. Peter’s Hospital and Eddy Visiting Nurse and Rehab Association. Hear how their joint initiative redirects emergency department visits and potential hospital admissions to patient-centered, appropriate and cost-effective care at home. Register now for this Feb. 3 webinar.

The fact sheets for healthcare providers and recipients and caregivers were revised in response to new safety information regarding the serious risk of Immune Thrombocytopenia, which can cause easy or excessive bruising and bleeding due to very low levels of platelets, following administration of the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.

Standing membership call
Jan. 18

HANYS government relations update call
Jan. 21

Basic life support certification blitz: How to meet the demand
Jan. 26

HANYS Quality Analysis Suite: New quality measure trends and reference guide tools
Feb. 1

Standing membership call
Feb. 1

Emergency Department Diversion/Inpatient Admissions Collaborative Program for COVID-19 and Beyond
Feb. 3

How COVID-19 spreads
Feb. 3