ANA launches COVID-19 vaccine education campaign for nurses
Editor's Note The American Nurses Association (ANA), on March 15, announced that it had joined with 19 other nursing and healthcare groups, including AORN, to launch a vaccine education campaign titled, โCOVID Vaccine Facts for Nurses.โ For nurses to be instrumental in administering COVID-19 vaccines, dispelling myths, and getting vaccinated…
Survey of teen mental health in COVID-19 pandemic
Editor's Note In this C.S. Mott Childrenโs Hospital National Poll on Childrenโs Health at Michigan Medicine, 46% of parents of teenagers report that their child has exhibited signs of a new or worsening mental health condition since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The poll of 977 parents also finds that more…
ACS urges patients to schedule cancer screenings
Editor's Note The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACS CoC) on March 18 announced it has joined a nationwide effort to encourage patients to resume cancer screenings, to prevent more extensive illness or excess deaths. The ACS CoC is urging people to talk with their healthcare providers about…
Role of physician-patient communication in vaccination
Editor's Note Patients who talk with their physicians are more likely to get vaccinated during a pandemic, finds this study of evidence collected during the H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic in 2009. In this survey of more than 19,000 people nationwide, researchers from Washington State University, Pullman, and the University of…
Survey: COVID-19 pandemic has caused depression in 29% of workers
Editor's Note In a Gartner survey of more than 5,000 employees, 29% said they were depressed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly half (49%) of respondents sought help through their companies mental health and well-being programs. The survey also found that 64% of employers have implemented new well-being…
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Effectiveness of 3- vs 6-feet of social distancing in controlling spread of COVID-19 in schools
Editor's Note This study led by researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston finds no significant difference in COVID-19 cases in students and staff at schools observing 6-feet and 3-feet social distancing rules. Researchers compared incident cases of COVID-19 in 537,336 students and 99,390 staff in 251…
Kildgore announced as new education coordinator for OR Manager Conference
Editor's Note Cindy Kildgore, MSHA, BSN, RN, CNOR, has been appointed the new Education Coordinator for the OR Manager Conference. Kildgore will head the 2021 OR Manager Conference Program Committee, comprising twenty perioperative leaders, to build the eventโs conference agenda. Kildgore was a perioperative services director for more than 20…
Effects of clear vs standard masks on communication with surgical patients
Editor's Note In this study, surgical patients reported improved communication when their surgeons wore clear masks rather than standard masks in surgical outpatient clinics. This randomized trial of 200 patients in 15 surgeonsโ clinics spanning seven specialties finds that when surgeons wore clear rather than standard masks, the patients rated…
Joint Commission issues new Quick Safety on preventive care during COVID-19
Editor's Note The Joint Commission on March 10 announced a new Quick SafetyโโIssue 58: Keeping patients on track with preventative care during pandemic.โ The Quick Safety includes safety strategies and actions healthcare organizations can use to encourage their patients not to delay seeking care or treatment. Data show that over…