Study: Happy new marriage predicts weight gain
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Study: High patient satisfaction not linked to surgical quality processes
A study of 31 hospitals in JAMA Surgery found that patient satisfaction was not associated with performance of surgical process measures such as antibiotic…
Last surviving nurse taken prisoner in WW II dies
Mildred Dalton Manning, the last survivor of a group of nurses taken prisoner in the Philippines in World War II died in March at…
Higher percentage of BSN nurses associated with lower rates of postsurgery mortality
The March issue of Health Affairs includes “An increase in the number of nurses with baccalaureate degrees is linked to lower rates of postsurgery…
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No drugs down the drain In approximately 2008 I wrote my final paper in BSN community health on this environmental issue. I am delighted…
FDA announces recall of drug products from Med Prep Consulting
On March 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of all products produced by Med…
Study: Shortages of cancer drugs associated with medication errors and higher
A study in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy reports a survey of oncology pharmacists in the United States found that shortages of oncology…
Study: Fewer work hours for medical residents could have unintended consequences
A study in JAMA Internal Medicine comparing schedules of first-year residents found that fewer work hours increased the number of patient handoffs (affecting continuity…
FDA encourages prescribers to seek education on prescribing opioid pain meds
On March 1, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is joining health professional organizations in encouraging prescribers to seek…
Hospital volume associated with better survival in patients with head and neck cancer
“Hospital volume is associated with survival but not multimodality therapy in Medicare patients with advanced head and neck cancer,” published in Cancer, found that…
RAC audits continue to increase
A new report from the American Hospital Association says recovery and contractor (RAC) audits continue to increase. Of the 1,233 hospitals that responded to…
Despite efforts C. difficile remains significant problem in hospitals
According to “2013 Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) Pace of Progress Survey: Results of an online poll of infection preventionists,” 70% of respondents have adopted…
Study: Happy new marriage predicts weight gain
Newlyweds who are happy in their marriages tend to gain weight, which can affect their health, according to a study of 169…
Study: High patient satisfaction not linked to surgical quality processes
A study of 31 hospitals in JAMA Surgery found that patient satisfaction was not associated with performance of surgical process measures such…
Last surviving nurse taken prisoner in WW II dies
Mildred Dalton Manning, the last survivor of a group of nurses taken prisoner in the Philippines in World War II died in…
Higher percentage of BSN nurses associated with lower rates of postsurgery mortality
The March issue of Health Affairs includes “An increase in the number of nurses with baccalaureate degrees is linked to lower rates…
Our Readers Respond
No drugs down the drain In approximately 2008 I wrote my final paper in BSN community health on this environmental issue. I…
FDA announces recall of drug products from Med Prep Consulting
On March 18, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a voluntary nationwide recall of all lots of all products produced…
Study: Shortages of cancer drugs associated with medication errors and higher
A study in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy reports a survey of oncology pharmacists in the United States found that shortages…
Study: Fewer work hours for medical residents could have unintended consequences
A study in JAMA Internal Medicine comparing schedules of first-year residents found that fewer work hours increased the number of patient handoffs…
FDA encourages prescribers to seek education on prescribing opioid pain meds
On March 1, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it is joining health professional organizations in encouraging prescribers…
Hospital volume associated with better survival in patients with head and neck cancer
“Hospital volume is associated with survival but not multimodality therapy in Medicare patients with advanced head and neck cancer,” published in Cancer,…
RAC audits continue to increase
A new report from the American Hospital Association says recovery and contractor (RAC) audits continue to increase. Of the 1,233 hospitals that…
Despite efforts C. difficile remains significant problem in hospitals
According to “2013 Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) Pace of Progress Survey: Results of an online poll of infection preventionists,” 70% of respondents…