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Who was Dan Markingson?
On May 8, 2004, Dan Markingson killed himself while participating in a University of Minnesota Department of Psychiatry drug study.
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U. of Minnesota Fights Bill Giving State Oversight of Psych Research
Reeling from a decade-long series of investigations and allegations after the suicide of a psychiatric research patient, the University of Minnesota is now facing a proposed state law that would assign oversight for its psychiatric drug research program to an independent ombudsman’s office.
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Can Alarm Fatigue be Conquered?
The problem of alarm fatigue has gained attention in recent years, with evidence showing that it can threaten patient safety.
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Is Hospital Discharge Unsafe? Ethical Response is Needed
It’s a difficult yet common scenario: A patient with complex care needs does not have a reliable caregiver at home to assist with implementing his or her post-discharge care needs.
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Ambulatory RN Care Management Model Targets High-Cost Utilizers
Starting with a list of 2,500 patients who were high-cost utilizers, an ambulatory case management program effectively reduced the cost of care by 17% over three years.
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Field-based Case Management Program Works with Challenging Patient Population
With a field-based care management program, WellCare Health Plans has reduced hospitalizations, ED use, and readmissions.
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Case Managers Can Learn Best Practices in Leadership Skills
Case managers do their best work when they use leadership skills to keep all stakeholders on track with care coordination.
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Medical Errors: Third Leading Cause of Death
A new study concludes that medical errors are so common that they are the third leading cause of death, though the researchers say error-related deaths currently are not documented well.
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Philadelphia Hospital First Certified for Total Hip and Knee
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, is the first hospital to be certified by The Joint Commission for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement.
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Health System Focuses on Education Outreach
With the healthcare and insurance industries changing at a dizzying pace, consumers can easily be left confused about an important aspect of their lives. Some hospitals and health systems are finding that helping them understand how it all works can improve patient satisfaction and even quality of care.