ED Management – October 1, 2017
October 1, 2017
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What U.S. Healthcare Workers Learned From the Ebola Crisis
With a global pandemic still posing a serious threat to American lives, frontline providers must prepare and drill constantly to protect themselves and the public health.
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Hospitals Use Aggressive Tactics to Combat Clostridium Difficile Infections
Although there is some evidence that the incidence of such infections finally may be leveling off nationally, one analysis shows that treatment-resistant forms of the infection have risen sharply.
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Education, Training Needed to Combat Human Trafficking
Experts note there is plenty of crossover between the opioid epidemic and what healthcare providers see in terms of trafficking, further complicating rescue.
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Bundled Approach to Handoff Communication Delivers Significant Safety Dividends
Users note that the I-PASS handoff bundle offers structure for communications as well as guidance on implementation, feedback, and sustainability.