Many things in healthcare have changed since the beginning of the year from a policy perspective.

On Jan. 20, the Trump Administration revoked a policy that protected sensitive locations, including hospitals, from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) enforcement actions.

In the wake of these removed protections, preparedness is key. CNOs need to take a look at their health system's policies and provide guidance to nurses who might have future interactions with ICE or CBP agents.

In this week’s lead story, let’s take a look at how CNOs can update policies and prepare their workforce for immigration enforcement.

CNOs, Here's How to Prepare for ICE Agents in Hospitals

Now that immigration enforcement can happen in hospitals, CNOs must prepare their nurses.

Privacy Under Pressure: How CNOs Can Safeguard the Rights of Transgender Patients

Nurse leaders must do their best to help maintain patient privacy and be prepared to pivot as regulatory requirements change.

HL Shorts: Identifying Cautionary Tales in the Nursing Workforce

There are several positive and not-so-positive trends that CNOs should pay attention to in the workforce, says this CEO.

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Between staffing shortages and higher patient acuity, nursing is arriving at a breaking point. Nurse leaders will discuss how to fully utilize nurse skills and competencies and effectively apply technologies to save time, reduce burdens, provide support, and create new opportunities.

Infographic: The Global State of Nursing Education

CNOs need to keep tabs on the current state of nursing education so they can adjust accordingly.