Safety - August 2021
More Healthcare Systems Raise Minimum Wage
Systems opting $15 minimum wage include Cleveland Clinic, John Hopkins Health System, Jefferson Health, Duke University Health System, and Advocate Aurora Health
8/31/2021
Kansas Hospital Is First in U.S. To Use Drone
Drones have a range of up to 68 miles with a maximum speed of 90 mph and payloads of up to 13 pounds
8/24/2021
Florida Teen Mental Health Treatment Center Opens
Dade City Discovery Behavioral Health Center is a 24-bed facility in Pasco County
8/24/2021
USDA To Invest $500 Million in Rural Healthcare
Funds can be used to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines and healthcare services, as well as support construction or renovation of rural healthcare facilities
8/18/2021
Long-Term Care Facilities Struggle Amid Pandemic
Industry officials predict long-term care providers could lose $94 billion and caution that more than 1,800 facilities could close
8/17/2021
Florida Has Nation’s Highest COVID-19 Hospital Bed Use
11,863 health center beds are filled with people who have COVID-19
8/10/2021
Long-Term Care Facilities Struggle Amid Pandemic
Only one-quarter of officials believe those institutions will still be here by this time next year
8/6/2021
California Updates Rules on Health Facility Data Breaches
New regulations require facilities to report more information following a breach
8/6/2021
How Can VR Benefit Healthcare?
VR in healthcare can be divided into many categories and include pain management, training, rehabilitation, surgery and communication
8/4/2021
Texas Mental Health Center Saves Local System Millions
The Inn treats people dealing with homelessness and mental health issues in more relaxed and home-like environment
8/3/2021
Nurses Strike Over Staffing Concerns
More than 700 Massachusetts nurses have been on strike since March 8
8/2/2021
