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Exercise And Hospitalized Leukemia Patients, Anne Delengowski, Rn, Msn, Aocn, Justine O'Connor, Rn, Msn, Ocn, Megan Stinsman, Rn, Bsn, Ocn, Kate Mchenry, Rn, Bsn, Ocn, Kaitlin Mostak, Rn, Bsn, Joann Silcox, Rn, Msn, Colleen Sweeney, Rn, Christine Muldoon, Rn, Bsn, Ocn, Lauren Gilbride, Rn, Bsn

Department of Nursing papers and presentations

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The purpose of this study was to determine if patients in a structured, monitored walking program experienced less symptom distress than patients receiving the usual standard of care during induction chemotherapy.

State Law Mandates For Reporting Of Healthcare-Associated Clostridium Difficile Infections In Hospitals., Julie Reagan, Carolyn T A Herzig, Monika Pogorzelska-Maziarz, Andrew W Dick, Patricia W Stone, Jd Divya Srinath

Department of Nursing papers and presentations

US state and territorial laws were reviewed to identify Clostridium difficile infection reporting mandates. Twenty states require reporting either under state law or by incorporating federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' reporting requirements. Although state law mandates are more common, the incorporation of federal reporting requirements has been increasing.