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HHS releases modifications to HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement, and breach notification rule

On Jan. 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Rules under…

FDA issue draft guidance on making opioids harder to abuse

On Jan. 9, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance document to assist industry in developing new formulations of…

‘Post-hospital syndrome’ in NEJM

“Post-Hospital Syndrome — An Acquired, Transient Condition of Generalized Risk,” in The New England Journal of Medicine, presents “post-hospital syndrome” as a construct related…

Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions

The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions, according to…

Study: Donor feces more effective than vancomycin in treatment of recurrent C. difficile

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that infusing a solution of donor feces through a nasoduodenal tube was “significantly more…

Study: Mindfulness meditation may help patients with chronic inflammation

A study in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity found that an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention reduced the inflammatory response, suggesting that MBSR may…

Joint Commission proposes alarm management as 2014 National Patient Safety Goal

The Joint Commission is inviting comments on its proposed 2014 National Patient Safety Goal on management of alarms. The 15-question survey should take about…

NEJM article addresses challenges of evaluating patient satisfaction

An article in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) discusses the challenges of measuring patient experiences and provides guidelines for increasing effectiveness, including…

Study: Disinfecting caps reduce CLABSI rates

Using a disinfection cap (with isopropyl alcohol) on central line catheters significantly reduced central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates, according to a study in…

FDA permits marketing of device to seal lung punctures

On Dec. 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed marketing of the Bio-Seal Lung Biopsy Tract Plug System, a device that seals punctures…

FDA expands Zytiga’s use for late-stage breast cancer

On Dec. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) to treat men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate…

NQF endorses more patient safety measures

The National Quality Forum (NQF) Board of Directors has endorsed 12 patient safety measures, including those related to patient falls, pressure ulcers, and healthcare-associated…

HHS releases modifications to HIPAA privacy, security, enforcement, and breach notification rule

On Jan. 17, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released “Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification…

FDA issue draft guidance on making opioids harder to abuse

On Jan. 9, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a draft guidance document to assist industry in developing new…

‘Post-hospital syndrome’ in NEJM

“Post-Hospital Syndrome — An Acquired, Transient Condition of Generalized Risk,” in The New England Journal of Medicine, presents “post-hospital syndrome” as a…

Study: NP-staffed clinic improves care, lowers cost for women with benign breast conditions

The Virginia Mason Breast Clinic, staffed by nurse practitioners (NPs), has substantially improved care timeliness for women with symptomatic benign breast conditions,…

Study: Donor feces more effective than vancomycin in treatment of recurrent C. difficile

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that infusing a solution of donor feces through a nasoduodenal tube was…

Study: Mindfulness meditation may help patients with chronic inflammation

A study in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity found that an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention reduced the inflammatory response, suggesting that…

Joint Commission proposes alarm management as 2014 National Patient Safety Goal

The Joint Commission is inviting comments on its proposed 2014 National Patient Safety Goal on management of alarms. The 15-question survey should…

NEJM article addresses challenges of evaluating patient satisfaction

An article in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) discusses the challenges of measuring patient experiences and provides guidelines for increasing…

Study: Disinfecting caps reduce CLABSI rates

Using a disinfection cap (with isopropyl alcohol) on central line catheters significantly reduced central-line associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates, according to a…

FDA permits marketing of device to seal lung punctures

On Dec. 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed marketing of the Bio-Seal Lung Biopsy Tract Plug System, a device that…

FDA expands Zytiga’s use for late-stage breast cancer

On Dec. 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the approved use of Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) to treat men with metastatic…

NQF endorses more patient safety measures

The National Quality Forum (NQF) Board of Directors has endorsed 12 patient safety measures, including those related to patient falls, pressure ulcers,…

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