Articles Tagged With: prevention
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Full July 2007 Issue in PDF
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ED patients unsure about waiving consent
A recent study suggests that emergency medicine patients may not have a high level of acceptance of the practice of providing an exemption to informed consent for research involving emergency medical settings. -
Hospital: Growth attenuation in disabled child illegal, not unethical
The Seattle hospital that performed growth attenuation treatments and surgery on the severely disabled child known as "Ashley" took place in violation of Washington state law, but the hospital stands behind the ethics and best-interest issues that resulted in the treatment. -
Full July 1, 2007 Issue in PDF
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Start preparing for October when reimbursement rules change
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has not yet issued its final rule for fiscal year 2008, but it'sï -
OSHA: Take steps now on pandemic protection
In a pandemic influenza outbreak, your employees will be your most critical resource. That's why hospitals should act now to identify key personnel, provide employee training, and ensure the supply of adequate personal protective equipment. -
Internship program fills slots with experienced CMs
Morton Plant Mease Health Care in Clearwater, FL, has found an effective way to fill case management vacancies with qualified candidates. -
CDC prevention project one of few for young MSM
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Aging work force needs regular eye exams
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Osteoporosis screening spurs employees to act