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Consider Potential for Drug-Drug Interactions When Prescribing New Medication
The results of a new study show that 38% of patients discharged from the ED at a large, academic emergency center experienced at least one drug-drug interaction resulting from a new medication prescribed at discharge. Even though this was a small study, investigators noted that the findings suggest emergency clinicians should familiarize themselves with the most common interactions highlighted and carefully consider the potential for adverse reactions when writing new prescriptions for patients upon discharge from the ED.
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‘Purposeful Rounding’ Mixes Security, Clinical Teams to Help De-Escalate Tense Situations
Concerned about upticks in workplace violence in healthcare settings across the country, SSM Health has implemented “purposeful rounding,” a concept designed to strengthen communications and feedback between security personnel and clinicians on hospital units. Administrators describe the approach as a culture change but one that is well-received by clinicians in some of the most vulnerable units such as the ED, neonatal ICU, and behavioral health.
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Measles Outbreaks Put EDs, Other Frontline Providers on Heightened Alert
Measles was declared all but finished as recently as 2000. However, the disease has re-emerged in the wake of declines in the number of people receiving vaccinations against it. With hundreds of reported cases in more than a dozen states, the disease is a significant concern for EDs because of the highly contagious nature of measles.
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Use These Tips to Improve Your Negotiation Skills
There is no successful business anywhere that does not understand the concept of paying less for what they offer or purchase. However, there is one caveat: Before you begin the process of negotiating, you have to be prepared to walk away if you cannot get what you want.
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Study: Total Knee Replacement Surgery Patients Who Live Far From Hospital Experience Better Outcomes
Researchers observed that patients who lived closer to a hospital were seven times more likely to show up at an ED for treatment after surgery vs. patients who lived far from a hospital. These findings suggest that patients are less likely to visit an ED when they experience symptoms of pain and swelling if the clinic or physician’s office has closely communicated with patients after surgery.
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Surgery Centers Could Improve Quality Assurance Programs With Incentives
Quality assurance/performance improvement (QAPI) programs ensure all internal policies and processes mirror appropriate standards and regulations. Surgery centers that ask staff to participate in QAPI programs might find more original projects and improve employee morale.
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Want to Engage Physicians More Effectively? Know What They Want
Surgery centers need to consider generational differences when they develop ways to recruit and retain new physicians. Further, when hiring new physicians, it is important to learn what motivates a particular physician.
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5 Key Considerations During Renovation
The goal is to create a space that works well for staff workflow, patient aesthetics, regulatory compliance, and clinical outcomes.
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Renovating and Expanding ASC Requires Comprehensive Design Plan
As ambulatory surgery centers (ASC) increase their market share, they often need to expand and renovate to meet new demands. Designing new space and living with adjacent construction can be challenging. A key tactic during construction is to phase and compartmentalize areas, allowing for the ASC to continue its daily business while the expansion is underway.
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Is There AV Block?
The long lead II rhythm strip in the figure was recorded at the standard 25 mm/second speed. This tracing was obtained from a middle-aged woman who presented to an outpatient clinic with noncardiac chest pain. How would one interpret this rhythm? Are there signs of AV block? Is it apparent if there is a cardiac problem?