Five articles in the last week from the world of healthcare staffing and technology.

Make your hospital safe for nurses

• Key takeaway: The idea that paying for certain technology and enhancements can prevent injuries among nursing staff.

Smile! You’re on nurse candid camera

• Key takeaway: Nursing homes across the country are questioning the idea of placing cameras in patient’s rooms to monitor nursing care.

The real value of HIPAA comliance

• Key takeaway: As the demand for managed hosting has grown so has the concern around securely transmitting data across infinite networks and access points.

How many nurses?

• Key takeaway: The Affordable Care Act, which is expected to boost hospital admissions, has intensified a decades-old battle over the number of nurses who should be available to patients at all times.

Qualifing for lower costs on monthly premiums

• Key takeaway: When you get health insurance coverage in the Marketplace, you may be able to get lower costs on monthly premiums.