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Wednesday, July 3, 2019
 

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Mold Found in Seattle Hospital ORs Leads to 1 Death, 5 Infections
Seattle Children’s says the ORs have been infested by mold at different points in the past year, possibly due to problems with the ORs’ air handling and purification systems.
 

News & Analysis

Hone Nurse Listening Skills for Better Patient Experience
To improve nurses' listening skills and create a better patient experience, nuances regarding listening must be understood.
Medicaid-Covered C-sections Pose Higher Risk of Infection
Researchers found that women who delivered via C-section and were covered by Medicaid had a 1.4-fold increase in infections compared to those covered by private insurance.
How Can We Better Protect Hospital Workers From Hazardous Drugs?
NIOSH recognizes that hazardous drugs are of major concern, estimating that about 8 million U.S. healthcare workers are potentially exposed to them. This figure includes pharmacy and nursing personnel, physicians, operating room personnel, environmental services workers, and shipping and receiving personnel.
 

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