Tag: Hospitals
Weekend Admissions for PCI Tied to Higher In-Hospital Mortality
Though low overall, the odds of dying double if procedure is done on Saturday or Sunday
Outcomes Up With Same Hospital Readmissions in Heart Failure
Continuity of care may be more important than speedy treatment, researchers say
April 2017 Briefing – Nursing
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for April 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
April 2017 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for April 2017. This roundup includes the...
Hospital-Acquired Complications Especially Dangerous in CKD
Increased risk of mortality, longer LOS, readmissions, especially among those with CKD
EHR Documentation May Help in Harm Reduction Initiatives
EHR-based initiative tied to more than 30 percent reduction in harm for hospital-acquired infections
Checklist for Family-Centered Rounds Deemed Beneficial
Implementing checklist improves delivery of FCRs, impacting quality and safety of care
Model Predicts Which Pediatric ER Patients Likely to Be Admitted
Data available in the first 30 minutes of the visit can be used to make accurate predictions
Most Patients Willing to Provide Sexual Orientation Data
However, emergency department providers expect most to refuse to provide the information
Vertical Integration Linked to Reduction in Readmissions
Reduction in readmissions in four of six hospitals, with positive effect for limited number of conditions
