The first episode of a two part series has been added to the Nursing Economic$ Podcast: "Dealing with COVID-19 PTSD – Strategies for Preserving the Nursing Workforce and Supporting all Vital Frontline Personnel: Pt. 1."

In Part 1, Drs. Therese Fitzpatrick, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN, and Nancy M. Valentine, PhD, DSc (hon) MPH, FAAN, FNAP, discuss the factors involved in framing the business case for transition to a wellness orientation for health care organizations. They address concerns shared by leaders in nursing, medicine, top administration and board members, and present the multifaceted factors associated with the occupational hazards associated with being a health care employee and suggesting an array of specific strategies for program development.

The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are collaborating to create infection control training for healthcare personnel and the public health workforce. The purpose of this collaboration, called Project Firstline, is to ensure anyone working in a healthcare setting has the knowledge and tools to implement infection control protocols and procedures throughout their workday. We invite you to take our learning needs assessment survey aimed to capture your experiences with infection control training, your confidence in being able to effectively implement infection control activities, and your preferences for additional training. Responses will be used to make informed decisions on the development and delivery of future training and to ensure it best meets the needs of you and your colleagues. The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete. Your participation in this survey is voluntary and your responses will be anonymous. There are English and Spanish versions available. This survey will now close on August 13th. 

The pandemic exposed areas of opportunities for nursing to define a progressive path forward. ANA joined the American Organization of Nursing Leaders, and Johnson & Johnson to commission a market research study to understand the current state of nursing profession amid the pandemic. With the insights and knowledge gained from these conversations, ANA hopes to strengthen and improve care delivery and elevate the role of nurses as innovative change agents. Read the executive summary here.