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Focus on Preventing Medication Errors in 2020
Surgery centers could mark 2020 as the year to focus on quality improvement projects to prevent medication errors. Accreditation agencies have published information that can help.
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Reducing Surgical Stress for Patients
From the simplest procedure to the most complex operation, it is difficult for the layperson to understand. Let us all try to help our patients deal with it by reviewing what you already know and hopefully follow.
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More Young Adults Receiving HPV Vaccination, but There Is Room for Improvement
Results of a new report indicate that the percentage of adults ages 18-26 years who received one or more doses of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine nearly doubled between 2013 and 2018. The percentage of adults in the same age category who received the recommended number of doses of HPV vaccine increased from 13.8% to 21.5%.
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New Congressional Funding for STD Programs: Is It Enough?
Congress recently increased federal funding for sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention for the first time since 2003, with a $3.51 million addition in base funding to the CDC’s STD prevention programs. But is the funding enough to fully address the rise in national STD rates?
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Consensus Position Statement on the Use of Testosterone in Women
Clinicians lack clearly established guidance and indications for testosterone therapy for women, which has led to considerable variation in practice patterns. The absence of clear indications and approved products for women has resulted in the use of compounded therapies or off-label prescription of testosterone formulations approved for men.
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The Inner Workings of a Successful Transitional Pain Service Program
A transitional pain service nurse program that uses case management can help reduce opioid dependency and provide better pain management.
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Check Your Practice: Are Unnecessary Pelvic Exams and Pap Tests Being Performed?
While pelvic examinations and cervical cancer screenings are no longer recommended for most young women under age 21 years during routine health visits, results from a new national study indicate that millions of women are undergoing these tests unnecessarily.
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Transitional Service Nurse Case Manager Can Help With Post-Op Pain
This model can improve coordination, improve patient satisfaction, and reduce postoperative opioid dependency.
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Research: Prehabilitation Can Improve Post-Op Outcomes
The authors of a recent investigation found that when patients participate in a prehabilitation program, there can be benefits related to shorter length of stay and lower total episode payments after surgery.
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Research Examines Effect of Pregnancy Preferences on Contraceptive Use
Researchers found that women with a strong preference to avoid pregnancy were far more likely to use any contraceptive method. However, more than 50% of women who reported a low preference to avoid pregnancy used some form of birth control.