The current movement to empower local leaders at nursing homes represents a significant advancement in the delivery of patient care and staff satisfaction. This approach fosters deeper nurse-patient relationships and enables more efficient implementation of changes within the facility. Moreover, it creates an environment where patients’ concerns are promptly heard and addressed, leading to a...Read More

House Bill 2697: For the first time in any state, Oregon has implemented legislation that establishes specific mandated minimum nurse-to-patient ratios in 12 different types of hospital units. Oregon’s Governor, Tina Kotek, signed House Bill 2697 into law on Tuesday, August 11, 2023, with the law scheduled to be effective in September 2023. While other...Read More