Tag: Hospitals
November 2016 Briefing – Nursing
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for November 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
November 2016 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for November 2016. This roundup includes the...
E-Prescribing of High-Risk Drugs May Contribute to Falls in Elderly
Study found 41 percent of medications that can increase drowsiness were set too high for seniors
Initial Hospital Contact for Alcohol Issues Predicts Cirrhosis
Alcoholic cirrhosis risk highest for patients aged 40 to 59 years, for those with harmful use, dependence
Mortality Risk Up for Hospital Patients With Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia, either with insulin or spontaneous, linked to increased short- and long-term mortality
AHA: Hospitalizations Up for Heart Failure in the United States
But length of stay and mortality are decreasing
HR Capabilities Positively Linked to Quality of Patient Care
Three human resource practices identified that can improve clinical work behaviors
No Recommendation for Inpatient Inherited Thrombophilia Testing
Testing is not recommended in most clinical settings; thrombophilia results don't change management
With Education, Discharge Blood Glucose Profile Predicts HbA1c
Mean blood glucose level, disease duration predict 12-week HbA1c level after inpatient education
October 2016 Briefing – Nursing
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for October 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
