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One-third of the estimated 177,504 emergency department visits by elderly patients for adverse drug events were caused by warfarin, insulin, and digoxin in 2004 and 2005, says a new study.
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The February 2008 recall of transdermal fentanyl patches was an important issue for hospice agencies, but it only was one part of a bigger issue facing hospice agencies and palliative care providers.
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The Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) has partnered with AssistGuide Information Services (AGIS), an online community and information resource for family caregivers, to offer advice and information on end-of-life issues for caregivers. The AGIS web site is www.agis.com.
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No hospice manager looks forward to any type of survey, but agencies that elect to undergo a deemed status survey by The Joint Commission can take care of two surveys in one visit.
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As the Baby Boom ages into an elderly boom, and demand for long-term and home health care soars, health care employees face changing realities at work.
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Two Duke University Medical Center researchers tackle the question "Is it ethical to conduct clinical trials with patients in a hospice environment?" in the Feb. 4, 2008, "Professional Issues" section of the American Medical News web site.
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This is the second part of a two-part series on partnerships between hospice agencies and long-term care providers. Last month, we looked at the key issues to address in relationships that involve hospice employees visiting residents in long-term care facilities. This month, we look at a hospice agency that has developed an inpatient hospice unit within a long-term care facility.
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Fit-testing of N95 filtering face piece respirators could become significantly quicker under a new protocol proposed by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
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Many employers have not examined data on physician quality that could improve the value and quality of the health benefits they offer, says a new study.
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Here are key changes in updated evidence-based guidelines for low back disorders from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM):