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Surveys of emergency department (ED) patients indicate most patients present there in moderate to severe pain. But ED physicians have a difficult time knowing which medications will work best for their patients because research specifically targeted to emergency conditions is lacking.
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In its recent initiative to minimize medical errors, William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI, has made its patients Partners in Safety. Thats the name of the new program, which was launched in 2002.
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In light of so many providers having difficulty meeting the standard of care for medication administration, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, is taking action.
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The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, has proposed a new infection control standard. As part of emergency management activities, organizations should prepare to respond to epidemics or infections likely to require expanded care capabilities over an extended period of time.
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In a recent interview with Patient Education Management, Laura Gebers, BSN, RN, BC discussed her job, her philosophy on patient education, the challenges she has met, and the skills she has developed that help her do her job well.
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Addressing the educational needs of non-English-speaking patients is becoming increasingly difficult, given the influx of immigrants and foreign visitors to the United States.
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Ergonomics is more than a way to lift patients. As Butler (PA) Memorial Hospital found, it can lift morale and employee satisfaction as well. The challenge is to overcome negative perceptions and convince staff that hospital administration is serious about reducing injuries.
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Although Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, CO, had used grant money to purchase a comprehensive breast cancer notebook, the book did not fit its patient population. It was a great resource; but it wasnt entirely applicable to our valley, so we customized it, says Susan Laws, RN, MS, education resources manager.
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When creating written materials for a multicultural population, translation from English to the target language is not enough. There are many other factors that must be taken into account to make sure the target audience understands the information.
