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Hospital Where Nurse Called 911 Regains CMS Compliance; Regulators Ban Stanford Affiliate From Treating PICU Patients · Becker’s Healthcare - Clinical Leadership Podcast

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  This is Randy Homan with Becker's Clinical Leadership Podcast.
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  Here's your daily industry news brief for May 15th. First,
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  following an investigation into staffing issues, patient rights,
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  and quality assessment issues. St.
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  Michael Medical Center regains compliance with CMS regulations.
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  In October, a nurse called 9 1 1 to get assistance from the fire department.
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  Since the hospital was operating with only 50% of its normal staff
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  in initial investigations in the fall,
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  c m s found it was not complying with issues related to health and safety.
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  Then in February,
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  a follow-up investigation revealed that the medical center still had not fully
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  corrected the deficiencies the facility had until April 28th to
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  regain compliance. After more corrective actions,
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  c m s notified the hospital it's back in compliance.
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  Second data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics shows registered nurses
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  earn an average hourly pay of $42 and 80 cents. However,
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  wages can depend on the cost of living in every state.
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  The highest average hourly wage for RNs is California,
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  but the state is also one of the most expensive places to live.
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  After adjusting for the cost of living, Georgia holds the best average RN wages.
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  California is second and New Mexico is third. The lowest is Hawaii.
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  Third of the 4.3 million RNs in the us,
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  the American Nurses Association says only 13% are men.
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  The ANA says,
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  increasing the number of male nurses could significantly impact the healthcare
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  industry.
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  Becker spoke with male nurses to learn how hospitals and nursing schools can
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  recruit more men.
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  Over 30 male nurses answered they suggest getting the word out,
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  promoting benefits and opportunities, breaking down stereotypes,
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  highlighting role models, talking to high schoolers,
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  and focusing on diversity and culture. Fourth,
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  while leaving work on Saturday, a Detroit Medical Center nurse was kidnapped.
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  29 year old Patrice Wilson was in the parking lot.
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  A man entered her vehicle and forced her to leave. Ms.
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  Wilson was found dead the next morning. She suffered a gunshot wound.
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  The suspect is 36 year old Jamir Miller.
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  He has not been apprehended and is considered armed and dangerous officials
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  say this may be considered a domestic violence case. Ms. Wilson's mother says,
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  Mr. Miller is her ex-boyfriend.
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  Detroit Medical Center is offering Greek counseling to all staff.
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  Fifth,
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  California health regulators are ordering John Muir Medical Center in Walnut
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  Creek to stop treating children in its pediatric icu.
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  The Department of Healthcare Services has documented almost 50 deficiencies at
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  the picu.
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  The violations prompted D H C S to prohibit the hospital from admitting patients
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  covered by California Children's Services.
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  In April. Following the CMS visit,
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  John Muir executives created and implemented a corrected action plan.
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  CMS accepted the plan and says it'll make unannounced visit to ensure
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  implementation. This summer,
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  D HCSS Invest and recommendations are separate from cms.
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  State regulators made over 60 recommendations, if not fixed,
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  John Muir risks permanent loss of its c c s certification.
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