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Kelly Jones, a supervisor and registered respiratory therapist, prepares oxygen for a COVID-19 patient in the medical intensive care unit this past July.

Think the rules on COVID-19 keep changing? Here's why

Monday, December 7, 2020

Just when you think you've got the principles of mask-wearing down, or a plan for what over-the-counter medications you should take to ease symptoms of COVID-19, the rules seem to change. Conflicting information about the pandemic can result from too many sources spouting incorrect information and the need for science to catch up with an evolving virus. Read More

Kaye Flanagin, nurse manager for the nursing service office and the nurse resource team at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, is winner of the 2020 UMMC DAISY Nurse Leader Award.

UMMC's top nurse leader sets stellar patient care example

Monday, December 7, 2020

Kaye Flanagin not only looks out for patients, but those who care for them. As nurse manager of the adult nursing float pool, she deploys nurses to fill staffing needs resulting from call-ins, employees on leave or staff openings. It's a challenging job, especially in a pandemic, but Flanagin says she is grateful for the opportunity to serve. Read More

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