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Though recent conflicting studies and commentaries have thoroughly confused the issue, the take-home message for infection control professionals which passes muster with all but the most strident critics is that the elderly should be immunized against seasonal influenza. Period.
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Previously, the recommendation in the United States for post-exposure prophylaxis of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection has consisted of the administration of a single dose of immune serum globulin (ISG).
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In this issue: FDA warnings for existing drugs dominate pharmaceutical news this month.
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Cognitive decline after surgery requiring cardio-pulmonary bypass (CPB) may be due to cellular debris picked up by the cardiotomy suction device.
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Don't you wish nurses knew how to care for themselves as well as they do their patients?
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Ergonomics specialist Catherine Gouvin, OTR/L, CHT, remembers how impressed she was when she heard of a Connecticut hospital that had reduced its patient handling injuries by almost 50% and cut its lost workdays by two-thirds by purchasing lifts and training its work force to use them.
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If you want to promote a healthy lifestyle for your employees, maybe you should start by throwing away the scale.
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Q: What's the difference between an employee health nurse and an occupational health nurse?
A: "Occupational health" is a specialty with certification that requires knowledge of workers' compensation, injury prevention, and wellness.
