June 2016 Vol. 11 No. 6 Archives

June 2016 Vol. 11 No. 6

Exploring health policy: Federal Register rules, regulations, and notices

June 7, 2016

Government health policy has an impact on nearly every aspect of healthcare delivery. It drives payment methodology, influences the quality of the care that is delivered, and…

FDA approvals

June 7, 2016

On June 1, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Netspot, the first kit for the preparation of gallium Ga 68 dotatate injection, a radioactive diagnostic agent for…

Leading through loss: Lessons for healthcare leaders

June 7, 2016

One of the most painful experiences for any parent is the death of a child. The family is deeply affected by the loss, and the extended “family” of…

Mentoring 101: What you need to know about nurturing new nurses

June 7, 2016

“I will be your mentor.” I was fortunate to hear these five words early in my career. As nursing becomes more complex, patients more critical, and students more…

Obesity may affect quality of care in nursing home

June 7, 2016

A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that nursing homes that admit more morbidly obese residents are more likely to have more severe deficiencies…

Optimizing social outcomes through stroke support groups

June 7, 2016

The burden that strokes have on patients and society is tremendous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 795,000 people a year suffer a stroke…

Practicing emotional intelligence may help reduce lateral violence

June 6, 2016

It’s been a stressful day at work — nothing new. Your patient fell, an I.V. line became occluded right when you were ready to hang a blood infusion,…

Promoting dietary wellness in toddlers: Helping caregivers overcome barriers

June 7, 2016

Nutrition can have a positive or negative impact on health throughout the entire lifespan. Proper diet and nutrition is always essential, but it is especially important during the…

Psychiatric assessment strategies for inpatients: Resources with a purpose

June 7, 2016

Adults with psychiatric conditions who are admitted as inpatients need to be assessed carefully to ensure they receive the best possible care. Although staff nurses don’t make the diagnosis, your assessment can help the psychiatrist…

Quality: A moral primer

June 7, 2016

Research reports that one in three deaths in the United States is due to medical error, much of which is due to sloppy, hasty, or inept care and…

Restrictions on CRNA practice do not improve patient safety

June 7, 2016

A study in Medical Care reports that scope of practice restrictions and physician requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) have no effect on anesthesia patient safety, but…

The ABCs of COPD

June 9, 2016

“I am a 59-year-old female recently diagnosed with Stage 2 COPD and chronic bronchitis. I smoked for 22 years. I have been hospitalized twice in the last seven…

What Works: Developing professionalism and leadership in new nurses

June 7, 2016

Nursing is a dynamic profession, requiring enhanced professionalism and leadership skills to deal with the increased complexity of the healthcare needs of today and into the future. New…

What you need to know about safe opioid prescribing

June 7, 2016

In an attempt to halt the current epidemic of overdose deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently came…

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