Tag: Hospitals
Observation Stays Can Exceed Cost of Inpatient Deductible
For 26.6% of Medicare beneficiaries, cumulative financial liability up with observational stays
August 2015 Briefing – Nursing
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Nursing for August 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
August 2015 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for August 2015. This roundup includes the...
Azithromycin Routine in Hospital Despite Risk for QTc Prolongation
Providers not considering risk of QTc-prolonging meds accumulation, authors say
Low Adherence to Guidelines for Prevention of Catheter Infections
Only 44 percent of health care providers said they follow CDC recommendations
Medication Review at ICU to Ward Transfer Cuts Drug Problems
Significant reduction in drug-related problems with immediate communication of recommendations
Patient Navigators Tied to Shorter Hospital Stays
Use of patient navigators on general medical service didn't affect readmissions
EHR Data Refine Risk Prediction for Post-PCI Readmission
Characteristics from electronic health record can improve prediction of 30-day readmission after PCI
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters Up VTE Risk
In hospitalized patients, increased risk of upper- and lower-extremity deep vein thrombosis
Risk Factors Can ID Patients More Likely to Be Readmitted
Friday discharge, existing chronic diseases, high number of ER visits are predictors
