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NAHQ Announces 2024 Board Members

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Hospital, RN, Health, ChristianaCare, Health care, CHC, CAE, Patient safety, RNC-NIC, RRT, Lifespan, Safety, Workforce, National Association, MHA, Organization, Trinity Health, University, MJ, Senior, Nursing, Trinity, Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia, Trinity Health (Livonia, Michigan), Johns Hopkins Hospital, CPPS, Texas Children's Hospital, Doctor of Philosophy, MBA, Quality, Fesler

CHICAGO, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association for Healthcare Quality® (NAHQ) has announced its new board members and leadership positions: Patricia Resnik, MJ, MBA, RRT, FACHE, CPHQ, CHC, CHPC, as its 2024 president; April M. Taylor, MS, MHA, FACHE, CMQ/OE, CLSSBB, CPHQ, CPPS, as president-elect; Cathy Duquette, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, FNAHQ, as secretary/treasurer; and Sheranda Fesler, PhD, RN, RNC-NIC, NE-BC, CPHQ, CPPS, FNAHQ, as chair of the individual strategic advisory council.

Key Points: 
  • "It is an honor to welcome these industry leaders as they step into their new roles on the board.
  • "It is my privilege to serve as the NAHQ president this year with such a distinguished group of quality colleagues," Resnik stated.
  • "As my work with NAHQ deepens each year, so does my affinity for and dedication to its purpose and vision.
  • "I am deeply honored to bring my experience, passion and commitment to healthcare quality and safety to my role on the NAHQ board," said Fesler.

NEOTECH RELEASES NEW NASOGASTRIC TUBE HOLDER

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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VALENCIA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neotech Products is pleased to announce the release of the NeoSnug Tubing Holder. NeoSnug helps prevent tubing from shifting or slipping.

Key Points: 
  • VALENCIA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neotech Products is pleased to announce the release of the NeoSnug Tubing Holder.
  • The NeoSnug's unique, pre-cut shape goes under the nose and allows clinicians to secure the tubing close to the nares.
  • Like several Neotech products, NeoSnug features a NeoBond® Hydrocolloid base, which is less likely to irritate sensitive skin.
  • "Current common practice is to use multiple products to secure the NG tube; applying DuoDERM® to the skin, then placing the tube, then laying Tegaderm™ or Hypafix® over that," Inventor Carol Herndon, BSN, RNC-NIC, said.

Post-Pandemic Baby & Child Development

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
Linda, Pediatrics, Education, MSN, Registered nurse, RNC-NIC, NICU, Parent, Pediatrics (journal), American Academy, Research, Nicu Ceaușescu, Publication, Mercy, RN, Alea, Environment, Nursing, Child

CONCORD, Mass., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alea Diagnostics ("Alea"), a company supporting child development monitoring with parents using the Lorestry app and companion baby development progression reports, is now available to leading NICUs and companies providing early intervention and care to children with developmental delays.

Key Points: 
  • CONCORD, Mass., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alea Diagnostics ("Alea"), a company supporting child development monitoring with parents using the Lorestry app and companion baby development progression reports, is now available to leading NICUs and companies providing early intervention and care to children with developmental delays.
  • "We define a new, gold standard for child development monitoring in collaboration with parents, and for NICU babies"
    Children conceived and born during the pandemic are now celebrating their second and third birthdays.
  • Numerous research articles and publications have raised alarms about development needs for these children.
  • This application is an innovative, thoughtful, and robust solution that provides a lifelong story for every child.