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Here Are Common Allegations in Missed Sepsis ED Claims
Simple check boxes, orders, and diagnoses do not provide a legally protective explanation of why a particular course of diagnostic studies and/or treatment was, or was not, pursued.
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The Rise of Drug-seeking Behavior in the ED
Here are some strategies to manage this dangerous game.
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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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The Next Pandemic: Hospital Management
More than 5 years after the H1N1 pandemic of 2009, this paper examines the history of pandemics’ impact in the United States and worldwide, their likely impact in the near future, the current state of preparedness of United States hospitals, and special considerations for hospital operations during a pandemic.
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Meningitis Update
MONOGRAPH: There are several etiologies of meningitis, but it's most often due to an infectious process.
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Does Atrial Fibrillation Portend a Worse Prognosis in the ICU?
In this prospective, observational cohort study, both new-onset and recurrent atrial fibrillation were associated with increased hospital mortality, especially in patients without sepsis.
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Nutrition in the ICU: The Controversy Continues
When comparing critically ill patients who receive standard enteral feeding vs permissive underfeeding, there is no difference in 90-day mortality.