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Aftermath of COVID-19 in Adults
This review of investigations centered on long-term effects following acute COVID-19 illness in adults illustrates an evolving understanding of the aftermath of this viral infection.
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COVID-19, Dying Patients, and Compassion Fatigue: How Can Case Managers Cope?
The delta variant wave of COVID-19 has led to signs of compassion fatigue among healthcare workers. Patients appear angrier, and the anti-vaccine misinformation is contributing to provider frustration and stress. -
Real-Time Twitter Data Reveal Stress Patterns During Early Days of COVID-19 Pandemic
Investigators aggregated healthcare worker complaints to better understand triggers of PTSD and secondary traumatic stress.
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Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) produce an intensive inflammatory state that can injure and necrose the skin and subcutaneous tissues.
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Electronic Cigarette Use and Risk of Lung Injury
Electronic cigarette use has increased rapidly. Although vaping may aid with stopping cigarette smoking, cases of severe pulmonary disease and several deaths related to vaping have been reported.
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Expert Witness Opinion Insufficient to Advance Medical Malpractice Suit
This case confirms how expert testimony can significantly affect — or even solely determine — the outcome of a medical malpractice case. Expert opinions are almost inevitably necessary to enable a clearer and more technical understanding of disputed issues as those pertain to required elements for a medical malpractice action. -
$3 Million Judgment for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
This case presents lessons getting to the substantive heart of medical malpractice actions: Liability arises if a physician or care provider fails to abide by the applicable standard of care and that failure causes harm to the patient. -
Hospital Reduces Alarms in Burn Center ICU
When a team set out to address alarm fatigue at a North Carolina burn center ICU, they found success with implementing new best practices that addressed some of the most common reasons for nuisance alarms. But they also found those wins can slip when staff changes bring new people who were not trained in the updated ways and new leadership that was not there for the initial effort. -
Nursing License Complaints Must Be Taken Seriously, Avoided if Possible
A complaint filed against a nursing license can destroy a nurse’s career. It is crucial for risk managers and nurses to understand the risks and the best practices to protect against these complaints. -
Proposed Patient Safety Foundation Could Benefit Patients, Industry
A coalition of more than 50 leading healthcare organizations is calling for the creation of a National Patient Safety Board. The board would be modeled after the National Transportation Safety Board. The board’s goal would be to reduce medical errors and improve patient safety.