1. WHO: Omicron subvariant now dominant in 18 countries & 6 more updates Full story

2. Washington state hospitals warn of service cuts if bill setting nursing ratios is enacted Full story

3. US COVID-19 cases fall, but low transmission rate proves elusive Full story

4. IV-related adverse events happen in your hospital every day. Click here to discover how continuous monitoring can protect patients from this under-reported safety issue.

5. Children's Hospital Los Angeles gets $25M gift to support nursing workforce Full story

6. Physicians find limited use for Merck's COVID-19 antiviral Full story

7. Rare disease treatments need an update. Here's where hospitals can start.

8. 4 recent moves from nurses unions Full story

9. How CMS looks at 'fully vaccinated' under mandate Full story

10. Children often fare better than adults with COVID-19: 1 possible explanation Full story

11. 99% of infusion centers haven't tried this strategy to alleviate staffing shortages. Click here to learn more. 

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13. Tenet hospital names new chief nursing officer Full story

14. The legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer: A timeline Full story

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Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. 98% of healthcare leaders say they have an AI strategy. Read Optum’s annual AI survey so your strategy can stand out.

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