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In a collaborative study, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) has released a significantly condensed collection of best infection prevention practices. This new version is a landmark edition that promises to be more readable, practical, and easier to implement.

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Evidence suggests that unhealthy work environments contribute to medical errors and ineffective care as well as conflict and stress among healthcare professionals, which ultimately affect nurse recruitment and retention. In fact, many experts believe the nursing shortage will only be resolved by developing healthy work environments for nurses. 

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According to a report by SRI International for the U.S. Department of Education, learners who participated in online learning “performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction” in classrooms. This surprising conclusion is based on research that compared online and traditional classroom education from 1996 to 2008. 

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The world of nursing, education and healthcare management is changing all the time. We are constantly adapting new technologies, new research and new standards to deliver the best patient care possible. And with those changes, the products from Mosby’s Nursing Suite need to evolve as well. That’s why we are proud to announce that soon we will be debuting a completely redesigned Mosby’s Nursing Consult.

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Patients with diabetes mellitus account for 22% of all hospital inpatient days. Not only are these patients more likely to be hospitalized, but they also have longer hospital stays than patients without diabetes and their inpatient care amounts to half of the $174 billion total medical expenditures for diabetes in the United States. As the worldwide epidemic of type 2 diabetes mellitus grows, so does the need for inpatient glycemic control.  Learn More

In Utah, Intermountain Healthcare has developed its own evidence-based protocols, which have standardized care and made remarkable improvements in patient outcomes. These protocols not only improve the quality of care but also hold down the growth of healthcare costs.

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Healthcare-related mistakes rank among the top 10 leading causes of death. In fact, these medical errors can lead to preventable adverse events that account for an estimated 44,000 to 98,000 American deaths every year. Now two studies have identified interruptions as a significant factor contributing to errors that threaten patient safety.

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Nurse turnover packs a significant punch for any healthcare organization. Such turnover decreases patient and physician satisfaction, decreases staff morale, contributes to inconsistent patient care and imposes a financial burden on the organization. When Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia, began experiencing a higher-than-usual turnover rate about three years ago, the medical center decided to improve staff retention by offering nurses a better orientation experience—one that provided gradual acquisition of knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.

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Many terms are used to describe septic disorders, but they are not interchangeable. Here is a guide to recognizing the difference between sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock. 

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What if something simple, like say a peanut, could put your life in danger? This is a reality for as many as 40 million people in the United States who suffer from allergies that put them at risk for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a potentially life-threatening allergic response to specific triggers, such as foods, medications, insect venom or latex. It can take only a minute or two for a mild allergic reaction to escalate to anaphylaxis, so quick recognition and intervention is critical. Each year, more than 57,000 Americans experience anaphylaxis.

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