News: CLABSI rates down 32%, says CDC
Twenty-one states posted decreases in central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) in 2010, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This translates to a...
View ArticleUnderstand home health rules for better care
For many patients, home health services can mean the difference between a successful recovery and a hospital readmission. But, patients who need services go without because of confusion over...
View ArticleSneak Peek: A (controversial) case for ending the marriage between UR and...
Utilization review (UR) and case management are as traditional a team as peanut butter and jelly. But some facilities are asking whether this longtime duo is really the best combination. In what might...
View ArticleTip: Effectively manage chronic illnesses to prevent readmissions
Healthcare professionals need to reframe their assumptions about preparing patients for self-care. Patients must be well-prepared to take the lead once the formal clinical care process ends. They need...
View ArticleNews: Poor care for terminal cancer patients widespread
In a study that surprised its researchers, National Cancer Institute-designated hospitals as well as academic centers provided their dying oncology patients the same low level of palliative, comfort...
View ArticleSneak Peek: Prepare a safe, timely discharge plan
By Rochelle Schiller, RN, MBA Discharge planning is all about having patients and families adequately prepared for their planned transition when the discharge order is written. Here are a few...
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