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ED Accreditation Update: Finally! The Joint Commission revises NPSG for medication reconciliation
At long last, The Joint Commission has completed the revision process for the National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) that governs medication reconciliation. -
Want to Admit Patient, But Can't? Lawsuit May Result
It may be in the best interest of your ED patient with chest pain, seizures, or transient ischemic attack (TIA) to be admitted, but this may not occur due to factors beyond your control. -
Too-stringent ED Policy Can Make Staff Appear Negligent
Does your ED have policies that leave no room for nursing judgment, and instead, require specific timeframes for procedures such as re-assessments and checking of vital signs? -
Failure to Follow Own Policies Buries Hospital — Again
Tennessee Supreme Court says hospital is directly liable for failure to enforce its emergency department policy that required all patients be seen by an emergency physician. -
Minor Head Trauma in Pediatric Patients
Pediatric head trauma is one of the most common presenting complaints to the emergency department (ED). -
FDA Actions
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Echinacea and the common cold
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Rivaroxaban: an oral, factor Xa inhibitor
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Dosing timing for thyroxine
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Statins and liver function