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Adopting new technology too quickly can threaten patient safety. Researchers are suggesting a revamp of the system for approving the use of new technology.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Ryanodex (dantrolene sodium) from Eagle Pharmaceuticals for injectable suspension indicated for the treatment of malignant hyperthermia (MH), along with the appropriate supportive measures.
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Political reality has put the brakes on a broad injury prevention rule favored by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. But enforcement remains a priority for the agency, and health care employers can still expect increased scrutiny, safety experts say.
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Hospitals have been at the frontlines of dealing with some of the worst and most costly disasters in recent years, including Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and a Oklahoma tornado in 2013.
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U.S. public health authorities urged health providers to raise their awareness about Ebola virus as two American health care workers became ill with the often fatal disease while caring for infected patients in Liberia. At about the same time, a Liberian man became ill with Ebola and traveled by plane to Lagos, Nigeria, where he died in a hospital.
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Hospitals often hear from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about the importance of building a culture of safety. But the agencys own recent lapses in the laboratory have provided a lesson in the serious consequences of lax safety.
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Communicating with top executives can be different than talking with others in your organization. Preparation can help you make the most of the interaction.
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One common problem electronic health records (EHRs) is that lists and medication lists are not updated, says Bill Fera, MD, principal with the Ernst & Young Americas Advisory Health Care Sector in Pittsburgh, PA.
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The patient, a 36-year-old woman, was pregnant with her second child in 2003. Near the end of her second trimester, the patient went into labor three times and was admitted to a medical center for a total of 11 days, during which time her labor was stopped with medication and bed rest.
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Many people are nervous about meeting with the CEO or other top-level executives, but preparation will make you more confident and improve your chances of being viewed favorably, says Greg Bustin, a leadership and strategic planning consultant in Dallas.