Multisite QI Collaborative Increases Appropriate Pediatric Antibiotic Use
Increase seen in median adherence to empirical, definitive, and duration of antibiotic therapy during intervention period
Pandemic Reignited Debate Regarding Physician’s Obligation to Treat
Unreasonable risks to self/family, labor rights/workers' protection were reasons for refusal to treat during COVID-19
Most Moms-to-Be Interested in RSV Vaccination During Pregnancy
More than half are very likely to get vaccinated; vaccination rates higher for those who perceive RSV as serious
Biden Administration Sets Nursing Home Staffing Minimums
Burnout, Poor Staffing Substantially Contribute to Nurses Leaving Health Care
Authors say leading reasons nurses leave health care signal opportunities for employers to reattract an existing nurse workforce
Mistreatment by Health Professionals Common During Childbirth
Most common type of mistreatment is ignoring the patient, refusing request for help, or failing to respond in a timely manner
CDC: Number of Reported U.S. Measles Cases Increased in First Quarter of 2024
338 measles cases confirmed during Jan. 1, 2020, to March 28, 2024; 29 percent of these cases were reported in first quarter of 2024
Many Older Americans Get Care Outside of Doctor’s Office, Poll Finds
Birth Rate in United States Remained Unchanged From 2021 to 2022
Birth rate decreased for females ages 15 to 19 and 20 to 24 years, increased for women ages 25 to 29, 35 to 44 years
Guidance Lacking for Inpatient Management of Asymptomatic HTN
Inconsistent recommendations found for managing hypertensive urgencies, but outpatient BP goals were clearly defined
