DIG for Change: A Year of Diversity and Inclusion
CDC MMWR Study—Coverage with Influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 Vaccines Among Nursing Home Residents — NHSN, November 2024
Lantana Public Health Analysts Heather Dubendris and Brynn Lape-Newman co-authored a study published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) assessing COVID-19, influenza, and…
Read MoreCDC MMWR Study—Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel — NHSN, 2023–24 Respiratory Virus Season
Brynn Lape-Newman, Heather Dubendris, and Elizabeth Kalayil co-authored a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study for the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) that assesses COVID-19 influenza vaccination…
Read MoreThe Nurses of Lantana
The American Nurses Association has chosen “Nurses Make the Difference” as this year’s Nurses Month theme to honor the compassion and care that nurses provide in all healthcare settings. While…
Read MoreHappy Earth Day from Lantana
Written by Dani Robinson-Holland In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, Lantana explored ways to contribute to environmental responsibility as individuals and as a company. For this year’s Earth…
Read MoreTackling Racial Disparities in Black Maternal Health
Written by Amber Rogers Black Maternal Health Week, initiated by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), is an annual event held this year from April 11-17, to raise awareness and…
Read MoreThe NHSN’s Digital Quality Measures: CDC’s Automated Surveillance for Patient Safety
Lantana is proud to announce a new publication: “The NHSN’s digital quality measures: CDC’s automated surveillance for patient safety,” in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA). This…
Read MoreAddressing Emergency Preparedness in a Remote Work Environment
Written by Dani Robinson-Holland and April Compingbutra Emergency preparedness is a major topic of National Public Health Week, and an area of importance for Lantana Consulting Group. While individual awareness…
Read MoreClimate Change: “Not the End of the World” Book Review
Written by Julie Wright Every day, news headlines on climate change warn us of the negative direction the world is headed. So much so, I’ve become hesitant to open the…
Read MoreNational Public Health Week 2024
Written by Molly Ballard and Virgie Fields The American Public Health Association (APHA) sponsors National Public Health Week annually to raise awareness and celebrate our contributions to public health. This…
Read MoreCDC MMWR Study—Influenza, RSV, and Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage Among Nursing Home Residents for December 2023
Heather Dubendris co-authored a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study for the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) that assessed the coverage of the COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory…
Read MoreCDC Study Reveals Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage
Emily Haanschoten and Heather Dubendris co-authored the study, Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination Status Among Long-Term Care Facility Residents — United States, October 31, 2022–May 7, 2023 published in Morbidity and…
Read MoreLantana Team Members Elected to HL7® Committees
Rick Geimer and Jeff Brown were elected to the HL7 Technical Steering Committee.
Read MoreSelective and Cascade Reporting of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Results – A Survey Among Facilities Submitting Data to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Antimicrobial Resistance Option
Virgie Fields, Amy Webb, Laura Blum, and Malissa Mojica co-authored the poster Susceptibility Results – A Survey Among Facilities Submitting Data to the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Antimicrobial Resistance…
Read MoreUse of Antivirals for COVID-19 in Acute Care Hospitals Reporting to the NHSN AU Option
Virgie Fields, Amy Webb, Laura Blum, and Malissa Mojica co-authored a poster Selective and Cascade Reporting of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Results—A Survey Among Facilities Submitting Data to the National Healthcare Safety…
Read MoreLantana Consulting Group is now a Certified B Corporation
Lantana Consulting Group joined the B Corporation (B Corp) community, a group of companies recognized for balancing profit with purpose.
Read MoreLantana Consulting Group Announces the Appointment of New Board Member Chris LeGrand
Nurses in the Community: Week 4 of National Nurses Month
Nurses can become involved in their communities and make a positive difference for patients and families beyond the bedside in many ways. With a little creativity, nursing professionals can engage…
Read MoreLifelong Learning: Embracing a Mindset of Continuous Professional Development for Nurses
Nurses at Lantana are clinical experts who have transitioned from direct patient care to leading the digital transformation in health care through focusing on safety and quality and improving access…
Read MoreNational Nurses Month 2023: Transforming Healthcare Through Digital Quality Measures
Happy Nurses Month 2023! This week’s focus is Recognition. According to the American Nurses Association, it is a way to “honor the work of nurses who lead, excel, and innovate…
Read MoreNational Nurses Month 2023: Self-Care
It is that time of year again where we celebrate nurses and all they do. This year the American Nurses Association (ANA) has chosen the theme “You Make a Difference”…
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