Nurses have long been the backbone of healthcare, delivering hands-on care while providing compassion and unwavering support to care teams, patients, and their families. National Nurses Week, celebrated from May 6 to May 12, offers an opportunity to highlight their strength and steadfast commitment to their patients and communities.
In a new article, Ken Grubbs, DNP, MBA, RN, Executive Vice President, Accreditation and Certification Operations, and Chief Nursing Officer, The Joint Commission, calls on leaders across healthcare to focus on nurse safety and well-being during National Nurses Week and beyond. He outlines actionable steps leaders can take to support their nursing teams.
Doody’s Review Service, the leading health sciences book reviewer, has awarded five stars to a popular Joint Commission infection control resource: IC Made Easy: Your Key to Understanding Infection Prevention and Control, Second Edition. The book was also named a Doody’s Core Title for 2025.
IC Made Easy is a basic, practical guide for infection preventionists, clinicians, accreditation professionals, and other healthcare professionals. It provides essential information on how to comply with Joint Commission Infection Prevention and Control (IC) standards and related requirements, including National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) and Leadership (LD) and Environment of Care (EC) standards.