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In a patient with a traumatic injury, airway management assumes an
essential role to stabilization and survival of the patient, but often
presents unique challenges not inherent in other types of patients.
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The authors of this randomized, controlled trial sought to determine if there were differences in health status and the use of health services during a one-week follow-up between patients who received usual ED care vs. those who were referred to next-day primary care.
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A patient daily goals checkoff form used twice daily during rounds has helped the surgical intensive care unit (SICU) team at Hartford (CT) Hospital achieve a 25% drop in its mortality rate, while cutting lengths of stay and ventilator days.
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From testing to telemetry, patient care is being brought to the bedside of a growing number of patients across the country. Engendered by constantly evolving and improving technology, patient-focused care is demonstrating a significant potential for improving patient safety while bolstering satisfaction.
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Safety-oriented planning should precede building process; Test interventions for improving safety
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Six percent of respondents to a national survey by Consumer Reports magazine said they developed an infection during their hospital stay or within one week afterward.
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Last month, more than 200 health care facilities tuned in for the live audio conference Imminent Smallpox Vaccinations in Hospitals: Consequences for You and Your Facility, sponsored by Thomson American Health Consultants. If you missed the live call, the invaluable information from this program is available on compact disc.
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Beginning early this year, infection control professionals will be offered smallpox vaccine along with about 500,000 other hospital workers who volunteer for smallpox care teams in the nations hospitals.
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