Wednesday, October 11, 2017

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Training New Doctors Right Where They're Needed

Created by the ACA in 2010, teaching health centers serve areas with large unmet medical needs.
 

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IAD: An Avoidable and Preventable Complication of Care

Clinical assessment of IAD is foundational for effective prevention and management, yet it remains a challenge for bedside staff.


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How Avera Health Is Connecting Caregivers and Improving Patient Outcomes

By integrating new communication technology with existing systems, achieving better patient satisfaction, patient safety, staff satisfaction, and operational efficiency is a real possibility.


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Patients as Consumers: Elevating the Role of Maintenance by Tying Operations to Patient Care

Now, more than ever, consumers have greater control over where they seek medical care ̶ a shift that is making patient satisfaction, safety and quality of care more important priorities for healthcare facilities.

PSMJ Member Content

Saving Blood: The Relatively Simple Task of Blood Management
RBC transfusion have increased 134% between 1997 to 2011 to become the most frequently performed hospitals procedure in America. And while they are a vital tool for treating patients, they come with potential risks like allergic reactions, fever, and infection.
EHRs in Primary Care Practices Not Suited for Cancer History
The EHRs have limited capability to record information on patients' cancer history, and clinicians are not provided with actionable recommendations for follow-up care.
Nurse's Stabbing Prompts ED Security Changes
Harrington’s workforce will undergo additional training in de-escalation techniques and defensive tactics, and public safety officers will be armed with batons, foam-based pepper spray, and handcuffs.
 

  

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USP <800>: Hazardous Drug Compliance and Safety in 2018
Upcoming Webinar: Making drugs is risky business, even when it’s done in hospital pharmacies. From the person carrying the chemicals from the loading bay to the person doing the actual mixing, improper exposure to hazardous medication compounding substances can have lasting and devastating health effects.
 
 

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