The United States has been dealing with a significant maternal care crisis for decades. Despite medical advancements, the country continues to see a troubling number of women dying from complications related to pregnancy or childbirth. However, this issue does not affect all demographics equally. The data paints a clear picture of racial disparities within healthcare. Black pregnant women experience significantly worse outcomes than their white counterparts, highlighting deep-rooted issues in how maternal care is delivered and accessed.

Data from the world’s largest nursing competency study, analyzing more than 400,000 nurses, reveals a troubling trend: knowledge scores are improving, but clinical judgment in real-world situations continues to lag.

In this session,Trisha Coady, SVP of Workforce Development Solutions at HealthStream, shares the key findings from the 2026 benchmarks and what they mean for nurse leaders looking to strengthen readiness and modernize their organization’s approach to competency development.

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Effective nurse development is essential for safe, high-quality patient care. At the heart of this development is clinical reasoning, a complex but necessary capability that guides decisions and actions during patient care. Strengthening this foundational skill leads to better outcomes for patients, a more confident workforce, and stronger retention rates across your organization.

The MAMSS 2026 Spring Education Conference: MSP Emergency Management Summit brings medical staff professionals together for a powerful day of learning and preparedness. Held May 1, 2026, in Baltimore, Maryland, this focused summit delivers real‑world strategies, expert insights, and practical tools to strengthen emergency readiness, resilience, and continuity in today’s evolving healthcare environment.

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The WAMSS 2026 Annual Education Conference is a must‑attend event for medical staff services and credentialing professionals across the region. Taking place April 22–24, 2026, at the scenic Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine, Washington, this conference delivers high‑impact education, practical insights, and valuable networking designed to support excellence in credentialing, provider enrollment, and regulatory compliance in today’s evolving healthcare landscape.

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The TAMSS 38th Annual Educational Conference is a premier event for medical staff services professionals across Tennessee. Taking place April 21–23, 2026, at The Edgewater at the Aquarium Hotel & Conference Center in Gatlinburg, this immersive conference offers high‑value education, expert‑led sessions, and meaningful networking opportunities designed to support excellence in credentialing, compliance, and regulatory readiness in today’s evolving healthcare environment.

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