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Sepsis Screening Decreases Mortality. Well, not really.

Sensible Medicine

Sepsis screening, for me, comes in many different flavors -- from EMR alerts based on lab and vital sign data to anyone being able to draw a lactate or call an RRT. If sepsis screening was shown to be beneficial in one hospital, would it be beneficial in another, with an entirely different set of caregivers? 0.93; P < 001.

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What One Hospital’s Slow Recovery From a Cyberattack Means for Patients

Scrubs

They were just coming out of a weeks-long surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, fueled by the delta variant. a Friday, the hospital CEO’s phone rang with an urgent call. “My The hackers left a ransom note on every server, demanding the hospital pay $3 million in bitcoin within a few days. But on Oct. 1 at 3 a.m.,

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The moment I knew I was meant to be a nurse

Scrubs

That spoonful of applesauce was for my father, who lay prone in a hospital bed after suffering from a hemorrhagic stroke. I picked up the spoon and fed my father. Watching the Cherokee-sponsored “A Nurse I Am” movie reminded me of my initial resolve following my father’s stroke. I took initiative.

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Friday Reflection 24: I Would Rather Go Back in Time

Sensible Medicine

Patients present with troublesome symptoms that they “just want checked out before the weekend” and I’m left either worrying about them all weekend or admitting them to the hospital where I know little will happen for the next two days. She did not require hospitalization. It was not exertional.

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A Day in the Life of an Emergency Care Nurse

We Care Online

The Role of an Emergency Care Nurse Emergency care nurses typically work in the emergency department (ED) of hospitals, where their primary responsibility is to assess and treat patients experiencing acute medical conditions. Continuous monitoring of patients is another vital aspect of the job.

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Telehealth Analysis: The Pros & Cons

We Care Online

Telehealth allows these patients to receive timely care without the added burden of physically getting to a clinic or hospital. Improved Patient Engagement and Follow-Up Telehealth can improve patient engagement by making it easier for individuals to follow up with their healthcare providers.

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How Many Hours Does A Medical Assistant Work?

ACI Medical & Dental School

Medical Assistants in certain settings, such as hospitals or clinics with extended hours, might work evening or weekend shifts. Extended Hours and Weekends: Settings: Hospitals, urgent care centers, and clinics with extended hours. Shift Work: Settings: Larger hospitals or 24-hour facilities.