The American Academy of Nursing will this fall welcome its newest fellows, who together represent 35 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 17 countries. The record number—250—reflects a record number of applications. Their contributions are especially needed now, says AAN’s president, as investments and innovation in health equity are paramount. Congratulations to all.
Center Focuses on Ways School Nurses Support Those Most Vulnerable
In two blog posts on the Campaign website, the Center for School Health Innovation & Quality spotlights creative ways in which school nurses take on complex problems. It’s all in the data, writes Erin D. Maughan, PhD, RN, FAAN, who heads the new organization that’s reinventing school health to better serve all students. Maughan reports on how school nurses address inequities that show up in ways large and small, including student commutes, fees to cover sports, meals, and sanitary needs, and more, and the mental health needs of all.
The National Institute of Nursing Research unveils a 2022–2026 strategic plan with what it calls research lenses on five areas: health equity, social determinants of health, population and community health, prevention and health promotion, and systems and models of care. As its FAQ notes, changes were “made with the recognition that the persistence and magnitude of health inequities in the United States calls for an approach that fully leverages the strengths of nursing research.”
Action Coalitions: What’s Up? Tell Us So That We Can Share
Fans of the Campaign for Action like to learn what’s happening in other states. But we might not know your stories. Help us celebrate your efforts and share details of progress by dropping a note to Aidan McCallion at [email protected]. We’ll spread the news through news posts to our blog, social media, and the Campaign Update.
Leapfrog supports patient safety by assigning safety scores to nearly 3,000 acute-care hospitals twice a year. The organization is updating what’s now called its Hospital Safety Grades methodology and seeks comments from the public about proposed shifts in its performance measures, including hand hygiene. Deadline: August 15.
Calling all students at U.S. medical, dental, or nursing schools, or those enrolled in physician associate school or public health programs: The Beyond Flexner Alliance seeks to train those with a commitment to advancing health justice. The Health Justice Fellowship consists of a nine-month virtual program with a four day in-person intensive. Deadline to apply: August 16.
Systems for Action is finding new ways to connect the nation’s fragmented medical, social, and public health systems. This Robert Wood Johnson Foundation research program does that by supporting research teams across the country that are evaluating and executing new strategies or tools. Have such an innovation? Apply. Proposals are being accepted through August 31. Learn more at an August 15 webinar (see below).
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners encourages its members to nominate a deserving NP or advocate from their state, district, or territory for its 2023 State Award for Excellence. The annual awards help increase awareness of the vital role NPs play in delivering high-quality care, and to recognize those who are working to improve health care delivery. Deadline: September 9.
What are examples of federal policies that create racial and ethnic health disparities? A newly formed committee at the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine wants to hear from the public on that and other questions. The aim: to analyze the social, economic, and environmental policies that contribute to preventable differences in health outcomes among Americans, and come up with effective solutions. Deadline: September 30.
Do you and your team have an idea for redesigning a healthy environment where the workforce can thrive? Pitch your idea for a chance to receive a grant up to $250,000 to bring it to life. Nurse-led nonprofit health systems—ideally, those that are interdisciplinary—are invited to start by completing the eligibility form. Deadline: August 18.
Take a chance on your ideas, says the American Nurses Association in seeking submissions for its 2023 Innovations Award. Awards will be presented to a nurse and to a nurse-led team whose product, program, or practice exemplify nurse-led innovation in patient safety or outcomes. For example: A recent winning idea was for a pop-up clinic. Deadline: November 4.
Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers, The National Center for Complex Health & Social Needs, and Adventist Health. September 21-23. Sacramento, CA.
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