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Analysis and Planning for South Carolina

Updated weekly as healthcare news develops.



April 21, 2014

In the News

Expanding Nursing Assistant Responsibilities Could Save $400M - According to FierceHealthcare, on April 14, public hospitals could save almost $430 million a year by expanding responsibilities for nursing assistants, allied health assistants and registered nurses, according to a new report.TO READ MORE click here

Experienced Nurses Shorten Length of Stay, Improve Patient Outcomes - According to FierceHealthcare, on April 15, more experienced nurses deliver better patient care and shorten length of stay, according to a study published in the American Economic Journal: Applied Economics. TO READ MORE click here

Look Beyond Nurse-Patient Ratios - According to HealthLeaders Media, on April 16, nurses who advocate for patient safety often cite nurse staffing ratios as a top concern. Evidence suggests more education for nurses, not a mandated, one-size-fits-all approach to staffing, is a better way forward. TO READ MORE click here