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In this episode of Nurses Uncorked, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica interview Delanor Manson, the Chief Executive Officer of the Kentucky Nurses Association. They discuss the passing of House Bill 159 in Kentucky, which decriminalizes unintentional medical errors, making it the first and only state to do so. The bill provides immunity from criminal liability for healthcare workers and encourages a just culture of quality improvement and open communication. Delanor shares the process of writing and championing the bill. They also discuss the impact of the bill on nurse recruitment, retention, and the nursing profession as a whole. Additionally the discussion includes other legislation they have been directly involved in. Delanor highlights the Leadership and Advocacy Academy program offered by the Kentucky Nurses  Association to teach nurses advocacy skills and engage with legislators. They have implemented programs to encourage nurses to get involved in politics and decision-making.





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Chapters:
00:55 Introduction and Welcome
04:00 House Bill 159: Decriminalizing Medical Errors
06:45 The Process
14:54 Just Culture and Quality Improvement in Healthcare
22:40 RaDonda Vaught Case
26:35 Impact on Nurse Recruitment and Retention
29:09 Advice to Other States to Implement Legislation
33:27 Problem of the Week
36:04 Leadership & Advocacy Academy; Nurse Legislator Engagement Program
41:28 HB176 Workplace Violence Prevention
49:40 HB200 Healthcare Workforce Investment Fund
51:45 Taking Ownership and Accountability
1:05:51 Enema of the Week Award
 
Sources:

https://kentucky-nurses.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-news/198583-hb159-is-now-a-law-say-thank-you-to-legislators-and-the-governor- 
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/24RS/hb159/bill.pdf
https://www.greaterlouisville.com/advocacy-and-legislation/bill-to-bolster-health-care-workforce-introduced/ 

 

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Nurses Uncorked welcome fellow nursing podcast cohosts, Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung, authors of 'The Wisdom of Nurses' and hosts of the 'Gritty Nurse Podcast, a popular Canadian nursing podcast. The conversation highlights their best selling book and the challenges faced by nurses in the workplace. The guests discuss the portrayal of Florence Nightingale and the need to recognize other nurses who have made significant contributions to the field of nursing. It also delves into the experiences of Canadian nurses and the similarities and differences between nursing in Canada and the US. The discussion highlights various themes including workplace violence, unions, social media, advocacy and expanded nursing roles. 

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https://www.amiearchibaldvarley.com/ 

 
Chapters:
00:00 Shoutouts and Welcome
02:50 Amie Archibald-Varley RN, BN, MScN-CP Introduction
04:41 Sara Fung RN, BScN, MN Introduction
06:45 The Wisdom of Nurses, Best-Selling Book
08:50 Book Promotion and Tours
12:45 Florence Nightingale, Hero or Flawed Historical Figure? 
16:32 Uncovering Nursing History: Impact of Historical Figures
19:20 RaDonda Vaught and Criminal Prosecution of Canadian Nurses
21:40 Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau Podcast Guest 
28:10 Mandated Nurse-Patient Ratios in Canada
31:00 Comparing Nursing in Canada and the US
36:05  Addressing Workplace Violence in Canada
42:45 The Role of Canadian Nursing Unions
48:10 Navigating Social Media for Canadian Nurses
52:10 Expanding RN and Pharmacist Prescribing Roles in Canada
56:15 Enema of the Week Award
 
Episode sources:

https://www.cno.org/en/learn-about-standards-guidelines/rn-prescribing/ 
https://nursesunions.ca/
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-minimum-nurse-patient-ratio-hospitals-1.7131652#:~:text=improve%20workload%20standards.-,The%20new%20standards%20set%20the%20minimum%20number%20of%20nurses%20required,nurse%2Dto%2Dpatient%20ratios 
https://qane-afi.casn.ca/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1248&context=journal

 

 

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In this episode, Nurse Jessica Sites and Nurse Erica discuss the worst Nurses Week gifts of 2024. They share examples of horrendous gifts, such as bubble wrap, a life-size cutout of Florence Nightingale, and a certificate for a free lunch at a restaurant two hours away. They reveal never before shared worst 2024 Nurses Week “gifts”. During this episode, Erica and Jessica share some of their own personal past Nurses Week gifts.  The nurses express their frustration with these thoughtless and insulting gifts. They also mention the importance of thoughtful and meaningful gifts, or which holds sentimental value. The nurses express their frustration with gifts that are patronizing or lack appreciation for their hard work.
 

Nurses Week should be a time to appreciate and celebrate nurses, but many hospitals give out thoughtless, insulting and often misogynistic gifts. These gifts show a lack of appreciation and understanding for the hard work and dedication of nurses. Vote for your top three favorite ‘worst Nurses Week gifts’ in the comments. 

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Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Shout Outs
01:55 Cocktail of the Week
02:50 Past Worst Nurses Week Gifts Recap
09:15 Blessings of the Hands
10:00 NEW Worst Nurses Week Gifts 2024
17:30 Erica’s Experience with Nurses Week Committee
34:30 Erica’s Personal Worst Gifts 
35:45 Jessica’s Personal Worst Gift
36:30 Erica’s Personal Best Gift
39:00 Nightshift 
40:15 Genuine Appreciation for Nurses
41:52 Enema of the Week Award
 
Cocktail of the Week:
Baileys & Coffee:
Your favorite coffee,
add Baileys Liqueur to taste
(May substitute with Kahlua)
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This episode discusses alleged allegations that may not be confirmed at this time.
In this episode, Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica are joined by legal nurse consultant Matthew Garvey to discuss the recent cyber attack on Ascension Healthcare. The goal of this episode is to provide information and education for the frontline staff affected. They discuss the lack of preparedness by Ascension for such attacks and the potential liability that nurses may face. Board of Nursing liability still applies during a crisis, and nurses are accountable to the board's standards of practice. Suggested documentation should include a statement about practicing during the ransomware attack. Nurses should continue to enter incidents into the reporting system, despite any alleged discouragement. Lack of preparedness, such as not having sufficient downtime forms, binders or racks for paper documentation, is unacceptable and should be addressed by nurse leaders. There is a focus on the challenges of paper charting during a cyber attack and the lack of support from leadership. They also highlight the issue of managers not supporting staff during a crisis and the potential violation of their responsibilities. The incident command center is mentioned as a crucial resource that should be activated to provide support and guidance during emergencies. It emphasizes the need for clear and consistent messaging to build trust among healthcare workers. The discussion also touches on the ethical and legal considerations of informing patients about delays due to downtime. The lack of a bed board patient tracking system and the use of paper MARs are identified as major challenges during the cyber attack. The conversation concludes with advice to the frontline healthcare workers.

 
Matthew P. Garvey DNP, MBA, RN, EMT-B, CCRN, CEN, TCRN:
https://www.garveyces.com/
 


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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
03:50 Cocktail of the Week
05:05 Background on Ascension Hospital Cyber Attack
09:25 Lack of Preparedness by Ascension and Other Healthcare Organizations
16:41 Epic Electronic Medical Record Part in a Cyber Attack
19:50 Civil Liability vs. Board Action
26:25 Responsibilities to the Board of Nursing
27:44 Malpractice Liability Insurance
28:54 Med Errors/Pyxis Down
33:22 What to Document
35:59 Criminal Prosecution for Unintentional Errors
38:46 Incident Reporting
41:11 Erica's Dictionary Word of the Week
42:01 Paper Charting and Unit Preparedness
51:50 Provider Orders Without Order Sets
53:55 The Impact of Managers Going on Vacation During Crisis
1:02:15 The Importance of Incident Command Centers
1:07:35 EMTALA: Ethical and Legal Considerations During Cyberattack
1:12:38 Patient Tracking Systems During Cyberattack
1:15:54 Reporting Sentinel Events and Holding Leaders Accountable
1:22:24 Enema Award of the Week
 

Cocktail of the Week:Vodka Cranberry
Cranberry juice 2/3
up to 1/3 Vodka (to taste)
Pour over ice and enjoy! 
 
Enema of Week Award:

"Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com 

 
Dictionary word of the week:  Nefarious
Definition: Flagrantly wicked or villainous.
 
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Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica spent their Nurses Week in Ohio attending the Rally for Ratios and Mental Health, organized by the family of Tristin Kate Smith ('Letter to my Abuser'). They express admiration for Tristin Kate Smith's family for their commitment to improving nursing conditions. They also mention media coverage and unpredictable weather at the rally. Jessica shares personal anecdotes about signs from loved ones in her life and at the rally. Nurses Erica and Jessica discuss their experience, their speeches and the impromptu march that followed. What a great way to wrap up Nurses Week!
 
In the second half of the episode, they talk about the challenges faced by nurses during the cyber attack on Ascension Healthcare, the largest Catholic hospital chain in the US. The attack has allegedly caused system failures, paper charting, and communication issues, allegedly putting patient safety at risk. Ascension's response to the attack has been criticized, and the nurses express their frustration with the lack of support and preparation. The conversation ends with a discussion about the Enema of the Week award.
 
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Chapters
01:36 Giveaway Time!
03:54 Cocktail of the Week
05:37 Ohio Nursing Strike
06:55 Nurse Honor Guard
09:45 Jessica's Opinion of how the Rally Went
11:00 Ohio Nurses Association
13:02 A Sign From Tristin?
19:08 Uber Ride to the Rally
21:42 Weather and Seating at the Rally
24:46 Show Up to Rallies Nurses!
26:09 Impromptu March
27:40 Jessica and Erica's speeches
31:00 Problem of the Week
32:45 Challenges Faced During the Cyber Attack on Ascension Healthcare
34:10 Paper Charting
37:10 Clueless Managers not Helping During Cyberattack
40:58 Ascension Healthcare's Public Response
42:00 Criticism of Ascension's Response to the Attack
43:30 Nurse Erica's Advice to Ascension Nurses
 
 
Cocktail of the Week:Bay Breeze
1/3 cranberry juice
1/3 pineapple juice
up to 1/3 Vodka (to taste)
Pour over ice and enjoy! 
10/10 recommend! 
 
Enema of Week Award:

"Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com 
 
Link to episode #16 with Tristin Kate Smith's family:
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-hw2kw-14da4bf

 
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