Critical Care Management 1999 Index
December 1, 1999
Critical Care Management 1999 Index
Admissions and discharge standards
Ask your staff to spend time with patient’s family, AUG:90
Avoid patient bottlenecks with these helpful hints, JUN:68
Case management program is a homegrown success, APR:39
Guidelines cover high-risk newborns’ early discharge, OCT:114
ICU cases near top of most costly admissions, NOV:130
New techniques put post-ops on the fast track, JAN:7
NJ hospital’s novel unit saves on patient transfers, MAY:53
Rampant premature discharge to wards may be behind high ICU readmissions, JAN:1
Remind physicians about those admissions criteria, AUG:93
Bedside care
Ask your staff to spend time with patient’s family, AUG:90
Avoid patient bottlenecks with these helpful hints, JUN:68
CDC: Drug-resistant bugs are on the rise in ICUs, JUL:78
Compliance guidelines for physical restraints, JUN:67
Elderly face serious bone loss during long ICU stays, FEB:24
Experts argue over earlier nutritional aid for patients, APR:42
Families are vital link to patient education, AUG:91
Four nurses fired for refusal to treat patient, JUN:72
Guidelines cover high-risk newborns’ early discharge, OCT:114
Hospital ownership could affect mortality rates, MAY:57
ICU nurses run risk of being sued for malpractice, JUN:70
Is there a normal healing rate for wounds in ICUs? JUN:65
Managers hold key to curbing stress and reducing burnout in the ICU, AUG:85
Managers may soon see pressure grow to reduce medication errors in ICUs, SEP:97
NJ hospital’s novel unit saves on patient transfers, MAY:53
Novel program underscores safety in moving patients, OCT:115
Nurses can play key role in burn pain assessments, FEB:17
Nurses conquer opposition to ICU non-professionals, JUL:80
Nurses may soon be able to see’ patient vital signs, JAN:12
Nurses speed up response time on patient isolations, OCT:112
Patient-centered care may be noisy ride to recovery, JUL:83
Patient-centered steps get them breathing sooner, JAN:4
Pneumonia therapy helps reduce new patient cases, DEC:136
Refeeding syndrome’ can be lethal to anorexics, SEP:100
Self-evaluation can trim nursing delays, MAR:30
States tighten grip on ICU’s patient restraints, JUN:66
Budgets and finances
A reimbursement lesson is in order as Medicare changes raise ICU payments, JUN:61
Denver hospital reduces sedation drug costs by 80% JUL:76
ICU payments may rise as Medicare attempts fairness, JUN:64
Managed care numbers game can help ICU outlook, JUN:63
NJ hospital’s novel unit saves on patient transfers, MAY:53
Nursing in the new millennium: Ten skills every nurse manager will need, JUL:73
Pay increases lag for CCU nurses compared to others, MAR:29
Physicians hold talks with HCFA over payment issues, MAY:60
Shared responsibility can help cut your supply costs, SEP:104
Slashing costs may not be way to manage ICU care, SEP:106
Study casts doubt on some high-tech ICU investments, APR:46
Clinical procedures
Is there a normal healing rate for wounds in ICUs? JUN:65
Managers may soon see pressure grow to reduce medication errors in ICUs, SEP:97
New techniques put post-ops on the fast track, JAN:7
Nurse practice blueprint’ set for release by AACN, MAR:36
Nurses may soon be able to see’ patient vital signs, JAN:12
Objectives are unreliable on life support withdrawal, JAN:11
Patient-centered steps get them breathing sooner, JAN:4
Refeeding syndrome’ can be fatal to anorexics, SEP:100
Self-evaluation can trim nursing delays, MAR:30
Data and documentation
Be careful when judging performance on tight data, MAR:31
Charting in several places can avert legal snafus, MAY:56
Health care Y2K reference resource available, AUG:96
ICU nurses should stay on top of Y2K compliance, APR:44
ICU payments may rise as Medicare attempts fairness, JUN:64
Managers may soon see pressure grow to reduce medication errors in ICUs, SEP:97
On-line service targets hospital nurse shortage, DEC:144
Patient acuity profiling can keep you on budget, NOV:128
Project IMPACT fixes flaws hampering data collection, OCT:120
Remind physicians about those admissions criteria, AUG:93
Stay on top of catheter quality, nurses urged, SEP:102
Web-based system may cut medication errors, FEB:21
Emergency planning
Denver hospitals braced for worst during shootings, JUN69
Value of disaster drills emerges during hurricane, NOV:127
Joint Commission
Cover your bases on next Joint Commission survey, NOV:123
Managers may soon see pressure grow to reduce medication errors in ICUs, SEP:97
Prepare for more surprise visits from thorough but fair’ Joint Commission, NOV:121
Management issues
Avoid headaches: Plan ahead using pool nurses, MAY:54
Avoid patient bottlenecks with these helpful hints, JUN:68
Be careful how unit uses advanced practice nurses, OCT:113
Case management program is a homegrown success, APR:39
Charting in several places can avert legal snafus, MAY:56
Closer look at resource management can solve your nurse staffing issues, FEB:13
Extra work means setting firm priorities, OCT:110
ICU nurses get help from above’ go get over crises, AUG:88
ICU nurses rank high among RN substance users, AUG:94
ICU nurses run risk of being sued for malpractice, JUN:70
Managers can help ease staff-resident clashes, OCT:118
Managers hold key to curbing stress and reducing burnout in the ICU, AUG:85
Managers may soon see pressure grow to reduce medication errors in ICUs, SEP:97
Motivational tips work but require commitment, AUG:89
Nurses are being used to manage non-IUC departments, OCT:109
Nurses conquer opposition to ICU non-professionals, JUL:80
Nurses face yet another order: Cultural competence, MAY:59
Nursing groups respond to demands for quality accountability in critical care, MAY:49
Nursing in the new millennium: Ten skills every nurse manager will need, JUL:73
Poll shows managers shun forcing nurses on overtime, OCT:112
Remind physicians about those admissions criteria, AUG:93
Shared responsibility can help cut your supply costs, SEP:104
Slashing costs may not be way to manage ICU care, SEP:106
States tighten grip on ICU’s patient restraints, JUN:66
Medical devices
APIC: Stricter regs needed only on critical devices, NOV:125
Considerations for developing a reuse protocol, NOV:126
Denver hospital reduces sedation drug costs by 80%, JUL:76
FDA issues list of medical devices facing Y2K risk, SEP:105
Medical waste could be putting your staff at risk, MAR:32
Nurse bias lingers against automated pressure cuffs, SEP:108
Reusable devices trigger alarms over health risk, NOV:124
Shared responsibility can help cut your supply costs, SEP:104
Stay on top of catheter quality, nurses urged, SEP:102
Study casts doubt on some high-tech ICU investment, APR:46
Study: ICU patients sleep better using soft earplugs, SEPT:107
Nurse training and education
Ask your staff to spend time with patient’s family, AUG:90
Blueprint for CCRN certification, DEC:136
Competency testing gains in priority, DEC:133
Difficulty of competency testing, DEC:135
Families are vital link to patient education, AUG:91
Family intervention tips, AUG:90
ICU nurses rank high among RN substance users, AUG:94
ICU uses BKAT spin-off to test its pediatric nurses, JUL:82
Managers can help ease staff-resident clashes, OCT:118
Managers hold key to curbing stress and reducing burnout in the ICU, AUG:85
Mentoring makes a comeback, DEC:139
New CCNS exam raises the bar for nurse specialists, MAR:27
NPs provide clinical support to bedside nurses, FEB:19
Nurses conquer opposition to ICU non-professionals, JUL:80
Nurses face yet another order: Cultural competence, MAY:59
Self-evaluation can trim nursing delays, MAR:30
Support relationships, DEC:141
Tips for successful mentoring, DEC:140
Pediatric and neonatal ICUs
Guidelines cover high-risk newborns’ early discharge, OCT:114
History-making birth of octuplets brings best out of neonatal nurses, MAR:25
ICU nurses get help from above’ to get over crises, AUG:88
ICU uses BKAT spin-off to test its pediatric nurses, JUL:82
Infant ICU deaths drop by 45% due to advancements, JAN:9
Regulatory issues
Compliance guidelines for physical restraints, JUN:67
FDA issues list of medical devices facing Y2K risk, SEP:105
Hospitals criticize HCFA rule on patient restraints, DEC:143
ICU nurses should stay on top of Y2K compliance, APR:44
Intensivists get reprieve on controversial drug bill, APR:47
Nurses see shaky future for CA fixed staffing law, DEC:141
States tighten grip on ICU’s patient restraints, JUN:66
Research
Benchmarking can boost efficiency, improve outcomes for your ICU, APR:37
CDC: Drug-resistant bugs are on the rise in ICUs, JUL:78
Denver hospital reduces sedation drug costs by 80% JUL:76
Elderly face serious bone loss during long ICU stays, FEB:24
Experts argue over earlier nutritional aid for patients, APR:42
Guidelines cover high-risk newborns’ early discharge, OCT:114
ICU nurses rank high among RN substance users, AUG:94
ICU research grant, award available to nurses, JUL:84
Is there a normal healing rate for wounds in ICUs? JUN:65
Managers hold key to curbing stress and reducing burnout in the ICU, AUG:85
Motivation tips work but require commitment, AUG:89
Nurse bias lingers against automated pressure cuffs, SEP:108
Nurses may soon be able to see’ patient vital signs, JAN:12
Objectives are unreliable on life support withdrawals, JAN:11
Patient-centered care may be noisy ride to recovery, JUL:83
Study casts doubt on some high-tech ICU investments, APR:46
Study: ICU patients sleep better using soft earplugs, SEP:107
Staffing
Avoid headaches, Plan ahead using pool nurses, MAY:54
Be careful how unit uses advanced practice nurses, OCT:113
Can’t retain nurses? One hospital recruits RN grad, MAR:34
Closer look at resource management can solve your nurse staffing issues, FEB:13
Faulty assumptions can roil holiday scheduling, NOV:131
Four nurses fired for refusal to treat patient, JUN:72
Hospital reorganizes ICU to attract nursing talent, FEB:15
ICU nurses rank high among RN substance users, AUG:94
Managers can help ease staff-resident clashes, OCT:118
Nurse-hospitalists may be asset to patient care team, FEB:22
Poll shows managers shun forcing nurses on overtime, OCT:112