Biden Administration Finalizes Chrysotile Asbestos Ban
Joining 50 other countries that have already banned asbestos, the United States is now banning chrysotile asbestos. The Biden administration has officially finalized the ban that follows decades of calls from survivors of asbestos-related diseases, medical professionals, veterans and first responders. Chrysotile asbestos, also known as white asbestos, continues to be imported into the U.S., particularly for use in the chloralkali industry. Anticipating a ban, imports of asbestos rose dramatically in 2022 from 100 metric tons in all of 2021 to 114 metric tons in just the first 3 months of 2022, according to the U.S. Inte...
Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - March 18, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Travis Rodgers Tags: Asbestos (general) Asbestos Exposure Companies Legal Support/Support Groups/Organizations Source Type: news

Number of nursing associates in GP practices up 55% in a year
The number of nurses working in general practice and primary care networks (PCNs) in England increased by just 4.5% in 2023, while the number nursing associates soared by 55.5%, latest data has shown. The statistics from the latest Primary Care Workforce Quarterly Update showed a total of 17,615 full-time equivalent (FTE) nurses working in general... Read moreThe post Number of nursing associates in GP practices up 55% in a year appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Latest news Source Type: news

Nurse Blake Extends Shock Advised Comedy Tour
Blake Lynch, the professional nurse who turned a healthcare occupation into a viral hustle as an influencer and stand-up comedian under his alter ego Nurse Blake, is extending his Shock Advised Comedy Tour with an additional 45 dates in the United States. The news comes on the heels of a North…#blakelynch #nurseblake #advisedcomedytour #newzealand #mashantucket #connecticut #florida #lynch #georgia #northcarolina (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 18, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Europe sees ‘troubling rise’ in STIs including gonorrhoea
European health officials have reported a ‘troubling surge’ in sexually transmitted infections (STI), with gonorrhoea cases rising by almost half. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said there had also been a significant increase in cases of syphilis and chlamydia. A report reviewing STI infections in Europe in 2022 found that the number... Read moreThe post Europe sees ‘troubling rise’ in STIs including gonorrhoea appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - March 18, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Megan Ford Tags: Clinical Latest news Sexual health Source Type: news

The Neuman Systems model: a framework for aggression and violence prevention - Malpass AG, Carroll K.
Aggression and violence influence nurse-client relationships and the quality of care provided, and just as important, they also influence the nurses' physical and emotional well-being. The Neuman systems model is utilized to define and understand factors t... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Occupational Issues Source Type: news

Dare to ask! A model for teaching nursing students about identifying and responding to violence against women and domestic violence - Okenwa Emegwa L, Paillard-Borg S, Wallin Lundell I, St ålberg A, Åling M, Ahlenius G, Eriksson H.
The role of nurses in identifying and responding to family violence and violence against women has long been established. However, nurses' readiness to fully assume this role remains low due to various barriers and the sensitive nature of the subject. As p... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Gun violence: a public health issue - Gelinas L.
Nurses have a key role to play. In this issue's article, author Corrine Dixon notes the following startling statistics: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently named firearm injury as the number one killer of children ages 1 through... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Commentary Source Type: news

Healthcare's role in reducing gun violence - Dixon C.
Focus neutral discussions on safety and education. Takeaways: - Gun injury has moved to the number one spot on the CDC's list for causes of death in children between ages 1 and 19 years. - Nurses and providers can make a difference in reducing fi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Commentary Source Type: news

Mental health nursing student's perception of clinical simulation about patients at risk of suicide: a qualitative study - Pozo-Herce PD, Tovar-Reinoso A, Mart ínez-Sabater A, Chover-Sierra E, Pacheco-Tabuenca T, Carrasco-Yubero J, Sánchez-González JL, González-Fernández S, Santolalla-Arnedo I, Sufrate-Sorzano T, Juárez-Vela R, Blas EGC.
Suicide is a serious public health problem, with a global mortality rate of 1.4% of all deaths worldwide and the leading cause of unnatural death in Spain. Clinical simulation has proven to be a beneficial tool in training nursing students. Such experience... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Young Adults Source Type: news

Truth for the moment and importance to nursing - Carroll K.
In the article that follows the authors present information focused on nursing care delivery involving Neuman systems theory and improving the stress and stability. The authors then follow up with a clinical scenario which utilizes the Neuman system model ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

How Common Is Recurrent Radial Head Subluxation?
Discussion Radial head subluxation (RHS) is most commonly occurs in children 6 months – 4 years old. It occurs because of the anatomy and child development. The radius is connected to the ulna just distal to the radial head by an annular ligament that encircles the radius “neck” (i.e. radial diaphysis) and inserts into the ulnar tuberosity. However the annular ligament is relatively small and also not as fibrous in young children compared to older children and adults. Young children often have their arm extended upward to hold hands with an adult especially when they are new walkers. If the child stumbles...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 18, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Barriers experienced by nurses in communication for sexual health education for children with intellectual disability: a qualitative study - Kurt A, Cirban Ekrem E, Akko ç B, Dinç F.
Nurses have important responsibilities in the development of health and care services for children with intellectual disabilities. This is because it is usually the nurse who first encounters the child in all kinds of care and treatment services. Barriers ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Prevalence of anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbance among emergency nurses in  Oman - Al Mawaali Z, Abdelrahman H, Al Qadire M, Ballad CAC, Al Busafi S, Al Busaidi B, Al Mahari F, Al Balushi M, Al Rawahi I, Al Omari O, Almaawali M, Khalaf A.
This study examines anxiety, depression, and sleep prevalence and associa... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Swedish Health CEO looks toward 'transformational' changes in WA health care landscape
Wako has drawn on her progressive experiences as a nurse, doctor, high-level administrator and now senior executive to navigate a major infrastructure expansion and booming demand for services. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Cathy Duchamp Source Type: news

MedPAC's Report Recommends Pay Changes for Healthcare Services
(MedPage Today) -- Hospital inpatient and outpatient services should get 1.5% more in 2025 Medicare payments, skilled nursing homes should receive 3% less, base payment rates for home health agencies should drop by 7%, and physicians should receive... (Source: MedPage Today Primary Care)
Source: MedPage Today Primary Care - March 15, 2024 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news