By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN One of the big challenges in organizational and governmental planning is convincing policymakers about the value of preventative measures. Paying to solve problems before they happen is not top of mind in a world that has been more focused on short term gains. Yet in the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing the outcomes of not being … [Read more...]
Why Upstream Thinking Matters
By Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN I was recently asked by a critical care nurse whether I believed that if there is a second wave next winter, we will be better prepared to deal with it. Her concern was that she was not sure she would be willing to work in her role through another crisis where … [Read more...]