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The Joint Commission’s Antibiotic Stewardship Now in Effect
Infection preventionists should be aware that with the turn of the new year, The Joint Commission’s antibiotic stewardship standard is now in effect.
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Hospitals Do Not Know Own Outcomes
Hospitals depend so much on outcomes data to determine quality, but one researcher says most hospitals don’t even know their outcomes.
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Enough Is Enough: OSHA to Issue Regulation on Violence
Taking the first step in what is likely to be a protracted political struggle, OSHA recently announced it will promulgate a federal regulation to protect healthcare workers from a shocking epidemic of violence.
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When Hiring New Staff, Which Is Priority: Experience or Passion?
Hiring new case management staff might work best if managers think outside the box of maximum nursing experience.
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Case Managers Face Cultural Barriers When Working With Refugee Populations
When working with refugee populations, case managers should be aware of cultural differences that greatly affect how these patients view disease and the American healthcare system.
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Case Management for Refugees Can Be Challenging and Rewarding
Refugees resettled in the United States often have multiple medical and social-behavioral health needs that require case management. Although their numbers are small in any single community, their needs can be a challenge.
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C. Difficile Reduced 75% With Targeted Interventions
A hospital in Medford, OR, reduced its rates of C. difficile infections by three-quarters with a targeted approach intended to identify exactly what strategy is the most effective after previous attempts left hospital leaders wondering which of several interventions had worked.
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Worried About Staff Burnout? Here Are Prevention Strategies
Most healthcare organizations have to deal with staff burnout and stress, but there are healthy strategies and policies that can help staff deal with these common workplace woes.
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Are Lengthier Interviews on Readmission Worth the Time?
Some hospitals are implementing more in-depth patient interviews on readmission, seeking to collect more and better data that can help identify quality issues that might be addressed. But do the results justify the investment?
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Will New Healthcare Regulations Go into Effect — Or Be Shelved?
President Donald Trump’s executive order of Jan. 30, 2017, has created a great deal of uncertainty for healthcare organizations and a major challenge for the FDA.