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Editor's NoteVirtual models and technology-driven roles are gaining ground, but alignment across nursing leadership tiers remains a critical challenge. According to the American Hospital Association (AHA) Center for Health Innovation’s summary of the March 2025 “Nursing Leadership Insight Study” done by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, virtual care—including telehealth, virtual nursing, and remote monitoring—emerged as the top strategic focus for nurse leaders (32%).

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Editor’s NoteHealthcare organizations are hemorrhaging millions to cybercrime and turning to medical staff as unlikely but indispensable defenders in the face of this growing threat. As detailed in a Cyber Security News April 29 article, healthcare remains the most expensive industry for data breaches, with the average cost reaching $9.77 million in 2024. Ransomware attacks are even more costly, averaging $10.93 million per incident, while ransom payments soared to $2.03 million.

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Editor’s NoteTertiary hospitals are embracing the World Health Organization (WHO) Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC), yet inconsistent compliance—especially during time-out—exposes patients to avoidable risks, Cureus April 29 reports. In this study, the researchers found that while overall integration of the SSC is promising, there were compliance gaps particularly in pre-incision steps meant to prevent infection, confirm surgical sites, and communicate imaging data.

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Editor's NoteA session at the 2025 Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) Annual Conference used a striking analogy, comparing the Kentucky Derby to the daily operations of a sterile processing department (SPD) to energize professionals and reframe persistent challenges in the field, Infection Control Today April 27 reports. The article details how speaker Elizabeth Casey, MSN, RN, CNOR, CRCST, CHL, drew powerful leadership lessons from one of the most iconic sporting events in the US.

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Editor's NotePostoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) remain a significant concern in thyroidectomy patients, with incidence rates reaching up to 80% in high-risk groups, Medical Dialogues April 25 reports. Despite effective intraoperative and postanesthesia care unit (PACU) protocols, gaps often arise during patient transitions to wards or intensive care units, leading to prolonged recovery, increased healthcare costs, and diminished patient satisfaction.