Patient Safety
Stay informed of recalls through MedWatch
To keep current on recalls announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, sign up for one of several options through the agency’s MedWatch…
FDA recommends manufacturers stop using ‘latex-free’ labeling
On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that manufacturers stop using labels such as “latex-free” or “does not contain latex”…
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…
From our readers: On being an oncology nurse, or humble pie by the slice
I came to oncology nursing in 1984 through what I perceived as bad luck; my goal was to get out of the field ASAP.…
Ethics and the quality of care
Leah Curtin discusses the issue of quality care from an ethical perspective.
Partner with interpreters to prepare patients for discharge
Interpreters are valuable partners when you need to teach a patient who speaks a language you don’t speak. Here’s how to achieve an effective…
Virtual visiting: The next best thing to being there
The author explains how virtual visiting helps keep patients connected with loved ones around the country or even the world.
A geriatric family-centered care model for hospitalized elders
This innovative model has helped reduce falls and pressure ulcers, and RN turnover rates have dropped as well.
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 am delighted…
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…
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…
Stay informed of recalls through MedWatch
To keep current on recalls announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, sign up for one of several options through the…
FDA recommends manufacturers stop using ‘latex-free’ labeling
On March 29, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that manufacturers stop using labels such as “latex-free” or “does not…
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…
From our readers: On being an oncology nurse, or humble pie by the slice
I came to oncology nursing in 1984 through what I perceived as bad luck; my goal was to get out of the…
Ethics and the quality of care
Leah Curtin discusses the issue of quality care from an ethical perspective.
Partner with interpreters to prepare patients for discharge
Interpreters are valuable partners when you need to teach a patient who speaks a language you don’t speak. Here’s how to achieve…
Virtual visiting: The next best thing to being there
The author explains how virtual visiting helps keep patients connected with loved ones around the country or even the world.
A geriatric family-centered care model for hospitalized elders
This innovative model has helped reduce falls and pressure ulcers, and RN turnover rates have dropped as well.
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 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…
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…
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