Tag: Hospitals
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Up VTE Risk
In hospitalized patients, increased risk of upper- and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis
Risk Factors Can ID Patients More Likely to Be Readmitted
Friday discharge, existing chronic diseases, high number of ER visits are predictors
EMR Care Pathway Aids Treatment of Cellulitis
Antibiotic use, pharmacy costs, and length of stay cut without affecting readmissions
Serious Childhood Infection Tied to Metabolic Disease Later in Life
Early childhood hospitalization for infection tied to increased BMI, metabolic syndrome in adulthood
Sparse Data Available on Value of Bedside Physical Exams in ICU
Authors emphasize value of comprehensive physical examination in the ICU despite lack of data
Exposure to Rude Behavior Harms NICU Team Performance
Information-sharing and help-seeking can mediate effect of rudeness
Hospital-Acquired Conditions Lengthen Stays, Add Costs in Kids
Venous thromboembolism, catheter-associated urinary tract infections most costly
HAC Reduction Program Penalty Kicks in for FY2015
Concerns relating to program include overlap between two measures used to calculate HAC score
Review Examines Strategies for Cleaning Hospital Room Surfaces
Few studies compare effectiveness of disinfecting methods and monitoring strategies
Many Hospitals Being Penalized for 30-Day Readmissions
Hospitals lobbying Medicare and Congress to account for patient sociodemographic factors
