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Study finds Scottish Safe Staffing Act implementation facing challenges

Study finds Scottish Safe Staffing Act implementation facing challenges

A new study from Penn’s School of Nursing reveals that the Scotland Act, which aims to ensure safe nurse staffing through guiding principles, duties, and a common staffing method, is not being consistently followed, according to nurses on the frontlines.

From Penn Nursing News

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Penn Nursing dean contributes to Aspen Health Strategy Group Report Urging Action on Youth Mental Health

Penn Nursing dean contributes to Aspen Health Strategy Group Report Urging Action on Youth Mental Health

A new report from the Aspen Health Strategy Group, “Addressing the Child & Adolescent Mental Health Crisis,” emphasizes the urgent need for health sector leadership in addressing the growing youth mental health crisis; Penn Nursing Dean Antonia M. Villarruel is one of 20 contributors.

American Dental Association and Penn Dental Medicine announce first Living Guideline Program in oral health
(Left to right) Olivia Urquhart, Michael Glick, and Alonso Carrasco-Labra.

(Left to right) Olivia Urquhart, Michael Glick, and Alonso Carrasco-Labra of Penn Dental’s Center for Integrative Global Oral Health (CIGOH).

(Image: Kevin Monko)

American Dental Association and Penn Dental Medicine announce first Living Guideline Program in oral health

The groundbreaking program will provide evidence-informed guidelines in real time to support patient care and advance public health.

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