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Barely breathing

May 9, 2017

After cleft palate repair, 16-month-old Nicholas* is admitted to the general care unit in a children’s hospital for postoperative monitoring. Because of the nature of the procedure, Nicholas has a…

Collaboration improves pressure injury prevention

May 18, 2018

Communication and research reduce OR-related pressure By Catherine Spader, RN An interview with Debra L. Fawcett, PhD, RN, director of infection prevention, Eskenazi Health, Indianapolis, Indiana. She has…

Sepsis protocol in action

May 9, 2018

A nurse’s quick action prevents progression to septic shock. Takeaways: Rapid and accurate identification of sepsis improves patient outcomes. The source of infection may not always be obvious,…

Tailoring falls-prevention interventions to each patient

November 10, 2015

Falls result from an unsafe environment or known risk factors that haven’t been addressed. Although most patient falls are preventable, falls are the top-reported adverse events in hospitals.…

What works: Assessing and addressing care management education and competency

July 3, 2020

Onboarding program designed to reduce turnover, increase morale, and improve care. Takeaways: Challenges faced within care management at Beaumont Health’s eight acute-care campuses included navigating within the complexities…

What’s a rapid triage assessment?

May 1, 2019

Five patients arrive simultaneously into the emergency department (ED) waiting room. Who will you see first? Who will go straight to an ED bed? Who can wait for…