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Patient Characteristics Associated With False Arrhythmia Alarms In Intensive Care [Abstract 19717], Patricia Harris, Jessica K. Zègre-Hemsey, Tina Mammone, Daniel Schindler, Xiao Hu, Yong Bai, Steven M. Paul, Barbara J. Drew
Patient Characteristics Associated With False Arrhythmia Alarms In Intensive Care [Abstract 19717], Patricia Harris, Jessica K. Zègre-Hemsey, Tina Mammone, Daniel Schindler, Xiao Hu, Yong Bai, Steven M. Paul, Barbara J. Drew
Patricia Harris
The Association Between Hospital Obstetrical Volume And Maternal Postpartum Complications, Kathy Kyser, Xin Lu, Donna Santillan, Mark Santillan, Stephen Hunter, Alison Cahill, Peter Cram
The Association Between Hospital Obstetrical Volume And Maternal Postpartum Complications, Kathy Kyser, Xin Lu, Donna Santillan, Mark Santillan, Stephen Hunter, Alison Cahill, Peter Cram
Stephen K. Hunter
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between delivery volume and maternal complications. STUDY DESIGN: We used administrative data to identify women who had been admitted for childbirth in 2006. Hospitals were stratified into deciles that were based on delivery volume. We compared composite complication rates across deciles. RESULTS: We evaluated 1,683,754 childbirths in 1045 hospitals. Decile 1 and 2 hospitals had significantly higher rates of composite complications than decile 10 (11.8% and 10.1% vs 8.5%, respectively; P < .0001). Decile 9 and 10 hospitals had modestly higher composite complications as compared with decile 6 (8.8% and …
Safe Prescribing For The Elderly, Brenda Hoskins
Safe Prescribing For The Elderly, Brenda Hoskins
Brenda L. Hoskins DNP, ARNP
Prescribing for older adults is a complex and high-risk process. Age-related changes produce differences in the way lderly patients respond to and process medication. This article discusses age-related changes, common problems that increase risk for older adults, strategies for improving adherence, and models for safe and effective prescribing.
Clinical Issues. Vessels For Transplantation; Corrugated Packaging; Hand Sanitizers; Student Visitors In The Or; Aseptic Technique, B. Denholm, Victoria Steelman, R. Conner
Clinical Issues. Vessels For Transplantation; Corrugated Packaging; Hand Sanitizers; Student Visitors In The Or; Aseptic Technique, B. Denholm, Victoria Steelman, R. Conner
Victoria J. Steelman
No abstract provided.
Latex Allergy: Implications For The Nurse Anesthetist, Victoria Steelman
Latex Allergy: Implications For The Nurse Anesthetist, Victoria Steelman
Victoria J. Steelman
No abstract provided.
From The Board. Promoting A Culture Of Safety, Victoria Steelman
From The Board. Promoting A Culture Of Safety, Victoria Steelman
Victoria J. Steelman
No abstract provided.
Medication Error Reporting In Ltc, A. Vogelsmeier, Jill Scott-Cawiezell
Medication Error Reporting In Ltc, A. Vogelsmeier, Jill Scott-Cawiezell
Jill Scott-Cawiezell
In settings where patients are susceptible to adverse drug reactions, management of medication errors is acutely important. Efforts to reduce and prevent such events are, however, complicated by punitive medication management systems that make staff reluctant to report errors. By removing punitive medication error reporting systems, facility leaders can foster safer medication systems.
Technology Innovations. Barriers To Safe Medication Administration In The Nursing Home: Exploring Staff Perceptions And Concerns About The Medication Use Process, A. Vogelsmeier, Jill Scott-Cawiezell, D. Zellmer
Technology Innovations. Barriers To Safe Medication Administration In The Nursing Home: Exploring Staff Perceptions And Concerns About The Medication Use Process, A. Vogelsmeier, Jill Scott-Cawiezell, D. Zellmer
Jill Scott-Cawiezell
The purpose of this study was to explore staff perceptions and concerns about the medication use process in the nursing home setting. A total of 76 staff members from 5 nursing homes in 3 Midwestern states participated in key informant interviews and focus groups. Common themes included issues related to communication, competing demands, and the challenges of a paper-based medication administration record. Concerns frequently were associated with the timeliness and accuracy of the medication administration process. Recognition of staff concerns are an important first step in improving the nursing home medication use process. Staff insight provided clarification related to impediments …