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As opioid overdose deaths reach record highs, call for systematic changes grows louder
New prescribing guidelines ask providers to think twice before prescribing opioids, consider alternatives for pain relief.
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Nursing salary hikes remain modest despite labor shortages and looming demographic shifts
Strong demand for emergency physicians continues to push compensation levels higher.
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TJC praises top hospitals in annual report
Accrediting agency announces plans to put ‘top performers’ program on hiatus for one year, teases new focus on electronic clinical quality measures.
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Mobile stroke units bring treatment to patients, potentially improving long-term outcomes
Following Germany’s lead, mobile stroke units have been deployed at medical centers in Ohio, Texas, and, soon, Colorado.
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Fighting and Beating Sepsis Mortality Rates
Lower ICU thresholds, earlier identification, and decreased times-to-treatment are fueling better outcomes.
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TJC: Time to curb patient falls in healthcare settings
While falls in the ED are not uncommon, experts note that the environment presents some unique challenges.
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DOJ turns up heat on individuals for illegal coding/billing practices
By extending accountability to individuals who knowingly participated in corporate misconduct, the Department of Justice hopes to increase the amount of employee participation in corporate investigations.
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Adequate number of clinicians on usability tests lacking, says study
Experts say more clinicians need to be willing to participate in EMR usability tests, document and report challenges to vendors.
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A New Focus on Diagnostic Errors
A lengthy report calls for large, systemic changes, including liability reforms, new mechanisms to facilitate provider feedback.
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Interdisciplinary mistrust, communication breakdowns cited in survey of ED handoffs
Emergency physicians point to duplicate orders, other problems related to unclear timing on transfer of care.