Emergency physicians (EP) can expect to be named in any malpractice lawsuit involving care provided by a physician assistant (PA), but the question then becomes “Will the EP get dropped from the case?”
Setting the stage for CMS regulations requiring antibiotic stewardship programs in hospitals nationwide, President Obama has issued a sweeping executive order to reduce the threat of multidrug resistant bacteria to the nation¡¯s endangered formulary
At a time when Ebola and other emerging infections may first present at an emergency department (ED), researchers are finding a wide range of compliance — or lack thereof — with infection control measures.
No matter what your background, there is little doubt you can quickly name several people that impacted your infection prevention experience in a positive way, making you better that day and beyond. No doubt these same memorable people made it possible for you to see your contributions as productive and meaningful, when you saw them as commonplace and ordinary. These people are mentors.
