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St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare Invest in Tomorrow's Nurses

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Sunday, March 31, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare are partnering to train Florida's future caregivers.

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  • ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare are partnering to train Florida's future caregivers.
  • Spurred by a $80,000 grant from HCA Florida Healthcare, St. Petersburg College secured a matching $80,000 grant from the Florida Department of Education's Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) program.
  • With the grant funds, 25 nursing students at St. Petersburg College received $2,000 in scholarships, which alleviates financial burdens and fosters student success.
  • Together, St. Petersburg College and HCA Florida Healthcare are helping to alleviate the current nursing shortages while preparing future nurses to meet the demands of a changing health care industry.

Lavender Earns ANCC Accreditation, a Commitment to Quality Care through Nursing Continuing Professional Development

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lavender announced the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has granted the online psychiatry and therapy office the accreditation for nursing continuing professional development (NCPD).

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  • NEW YORK, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lavender announced the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has granted the online psychiatry and therapy office the accreditation for nursing continuing professional development (NCPD).
  • The development of quality outcomes ensures that accredited organizations continuously evaluate processes and their impact on the professional development of nurses.
  • Continuing professional development contact hours are essential to building professional portfolios and maintaining certification from ANCC as well as other licensing boards and regulatory bodies.
  • Lavender is adhering to evidence-based, global standards that deliver quality, professional education to improve professional nursing practice.

BayCare's St. Joseph's Women's Hospital Achieves Level IV Maternal Care Certification from The Joint Commission

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare, the leading health care system in West Central Florida, today announced that St. Joseph's Women's Hospital has attained the highest level of certification in Maternal Care by The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest health care accrediting organization.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare, the leading health care system in West Central Florida, today announced that St. Joseph's Women's Hospital has attained the highest level of certification in Maternal Care by The Joint Commission, the nation's oldest health care accrediting organization.
  • As a Level IV maternal care verified facility, St. Joseph's Women's Hospital is recognized for its commitment to providing exceptional maternal healthcare services.
  • "The Joint Commission commends St. Joseph's Women's Hospital for being named a Level IV maternal care verified facility and for its efforts to standardize maternal care and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality," says Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, executive vice president of Accreditation and Certification Operations and chief nursing officer, The Joint Commission.
  • "The Maternal Levels of Care Verification program will help St. Joseph's Women's Hospital strengthen regionalized care for mothers and babies in its community."

U.S. Renal Care Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

PLANO, Texas, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Renal Care, the nation's largest privately-held and fastest-growing kidney care provider, is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women for two years in a row, receiving five-star ratings in both categories.

Key Points: 
  • PLANO, Texas, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Renal Care, the nation's largest privately-held and fastest-growing kidney care provider, is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America's Greatest Workplaces for Women for two years in a row, receiving five-star ratings in both categories.
  • U.S. Renal Care is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and equity at all levels of the organization.
  • Over the past five years, U.S. Renal Care has significantly increased its representation of women and people of color in leadership positions, more than doubling diversity at the senior leadership level.
  • When selecting U.S. Renal Care as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024, Newsweek examined over 1.5 million company reviews on topics related to corporate culture and working environment.

Avel eCare Awarded 3rd Consecutive Ambulatory Care Accreditation

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avel eCare, the nation's leading provider of clinician-to-clinician telemedicine services, has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization's commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

Key Points: 
  • SIOUX FALLS, S.D., March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avel eCare , the nation's leading provider of clinician-to-clinician telemedicine services, has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Ambulatory Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
  • The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization's commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
  • A reviewer from The Joint Commission evaluated compliance with Ambulatory Care standards spanning several areas including human resources, data management, emergency management, environment of care, leadership, and rights and responsibilities of the individual.
  • "Accreditation is not just a milestone–it's a commitment to continuous improvement," said Kelly Rhone, MD, Avel eCare's chief medical officer.

ENA Announces Bradley Goettl as New Chief Clinical Officer

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association on Thursday welcomed experienced nursing leader and longtime member Bradley Goettl, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C, AGACNP-BC, CFRN, FAEN, FAANP, FAAN, FACHE, as its first chief clinical officer.

Key Points: 
  • Texas native brings influential health care leadership experience, strong ENA ties, into new role
    SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association on Thursday welcomed experienced nursing leader and longtime member Bradley Goettl, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C, AGACNP-BC, CFRN, FAEN, FAANP, FAAN, FACHE, as its first chief clinical officer.
  • In his role, Goettl will be responsible for expanding ENA's clinical expertise, voice and impact.
  • "Accepting this position as ENA's first chief clinical officer is the best way to celebrate my 20 years of ENA membership," Goettl said.
  • "Now, I have the opportunity to support emergency nurses in the same way ENA has supported me throughout my career."

Adena Health earns central Ohio's only certification for advanced total hip and knee replacement

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

But that was the case for Adena Health patient Christy Russell, who just months after having a right knee replacement performed by Mark Lesh, MD , with Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute was preparing for a left knee replacement.

Key Points: 
  • But that was the case for Adena Health patient Christy Russell, who just months after having a right knee replacement performed by Mark Lesh, MD , with Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute was preparing for a left knee replacement.
  • That high level of specialized care provided to Christy and other patients at Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute has resulted in a renewal of its advanced total hip and knee replacement certification by The Joint Commission , a noted health care certification and accreditation organization.
  • Adena Regional Medical Center is one of only nine hospitals in the state to have earned advanced total hip and knee replacement certification, and the only one in the central Ohio area.
  • Adena Health specialty services include orthopedics and sports medicine, heart and vascular care, pediatric and women's health, and oncology services.

Oracle Delivers Foundation for More Intelligent Healthcare

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle today announced significant enhancements to Oracle Health Data Intelligence, including a new generative AI service to help increase care management efficiency. Oracle Health Data Intelligence, formerly HealtheIntent, is a modular suite of cloud applications, services, and analytics. The suite enables a broad range of healthcare and government stakeholders to use data from across the healthcare ecosystem to help advance patient health, improve care delivery, and drive operational efficiency. Additional new capabilities include system performance improvements, pre-built clinical quality analytics, and automated alerts that can help increase reimbursements and enhance care.

Key Points: 
  • Oracle Health Data Intelligence, formerly HealtheIntent, is a modular suite of cloud applications, services, and analytics.
  • Powered by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Oracle Health Data Intelligence gives customers access to the same mission-critical security, performance, reliability, and other cloud capabilities that Fortune 100 customers in highly regulated industries rely on today.
  • To see Oracle Health in action, please visit us at HIMSS in Orlando March 11 - 15 at booth #2761.
  • Learn how Oracle Health is building an open healthcare platform with intelligent tools for data-driven, human-centric health experiences to connect consumers, providers, payers, public health, and life sciences.

embecta-sponsored Educational Symposium and Abstracts at ATTD Highlight Role of Insulin Pumps in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Additionally, six embecta-sponsored abstracts focusing on injection and insulin pump therapies have been selected for presentation as scientific posters at ATTD 2024.

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  • Additionally, six embecta-sponsored abstracts focusing on injection and insulin pump therapies have been selected for presentation as scientific posters at ATTD 2024.
  • Entitled “Unlocking the potential of insulin pumps for personalized T2D care,” the symposium aims to highlight the significance of insulin pump therapy among the extensive treatment options available for type 2 diabetes (T2D).
  • The six embecta-sponsored abstracts set for presentation as scientific posters, include robust data about insulin therapy via both pumps and multiple daily injections (MDI).
  • Another poster highlights data showing that in individuals with type 2 diabetes, insulin pump therapy eases constraints imposed by diabetes management and improves quality of life.

DNP SELECT INCOME FUND INC. Section 19(a) Notice

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Friday, March 8, 2024

The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital.

Key Points: 
  • The Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital.
  • A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income."
  • DNP Select Income Fund Inc. (NYSE: DNP) is a closed-end diversified investment management company.
  • Source: DNP Select Income Fund Inc.
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