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As Clock Ticks Toward Common Rule Implementation, New Guidance Offers Help
The new Common Rule changes are complex, not always easy to interpret, and sometimes seem to add more burdens on IRBs — even as the overarching purpose is to reduce time spent on reviews.
Physician Burnout in the Emergency Department
Researchers continue to quantify increasing physician burnout, tying well-being and work unit safety grades to major medical errors.
Misconceptions Surround Mindfulness, but the Present Is a Gift
Though mindfulness is increasingly discussed as a tonic against stress and burnout in healthcare settings, there still is some confusion about the nature of the practice and how to set up a program.
EMTs Exposed to Opioids via Mucous Membranes
There have been recurrent reports of first responders and EMTs treating opioid overdose cases and then falling ill due to an occupational exposure of an undefined nature.
A Roadblock to Return to Work
While highly publicized drug diversion incidents are frequently in the news, less is said about the healthcare worker’s road to recovery.
Key Components of a Drug Diversion Program
Although drug diversion may be considered a rare event, investigations reveal that the practice could be going undetected in facilities that do not have a proactive prevention program.
Employee Health Programs Stepping Up on Drug Diversion
Nurses face a confluence of risk factors for addiction, including long hours, risk of injury, and access to powerful medications.
Case Management Leaders: Without You, We’re Nothing, Part Two
This month, we will review five traits of effective leaders and examples of how they apply to case management.
Tips for More Effective Pediatric Discharge Planning
Caring for hospitalized children involves a unique look at creating plans of care and keeping the family calm and informed, experts say.
Federal Court Affirms No Private Right of Action
A federal judge recently affirmed that HIPAA does not provide a mechanism for individuals to sue when they believe their privacy rights have been violated.