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An ophthalmology practice in Alabama, located next to a surgery center, had a patient who showed up sick with Ebola-type symptoms. The patient shared that her son, who lived with her, had returned from Nigeria in the past few days.
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In the Calendar Year 2015 Medicare final payment rule, hospital outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) payments are estimated to increase by 2.2%, and the adjusted update factor for ambulatory surgery centers is 1.4%.
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The phenomenon of confirmation bias can threaten patient safety if not addressed with policies and procedures. Cognitive bias was a central issue in a recent malpractice case.
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Caroline Carcerano underwent spinal surgery at Tufts Medical Center in Boston in hopes that the procedure would resolve pain from a back injury. During the surgical procedure, her neurosurgeon requested a special dye to test the location of tubing threaded into her spine.
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A class action lawsuit was filed in October alleging that Kimberly-Clark Corp. has committed fraud in the marketing and selling of certain protective medical gowns.
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With The Outbreak Of Ebola Virus Disease (Ebd) Accelerating In West Africa, Public Health Authorities Are Urging Frontline Providers In The United States To Be Vigilant In Questioning Patients Who Present With A Suspected Infectious Disease, And In Adhering To Infection Control Practices.
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Sinai Hospital of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD, is partnering with HealthCare Access Maryland, a non-profit organization in the state, to link patients who frequent the ED for care with medical homes and other resources that can better meet their medical and social needs.
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While many older patients experience symptoms of delirium while in the emergency setting, the condition often is not recognized by emergency providers.
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Most occupational health nurses learn about respiratory protection on the job. They may manage the program, but still have little time to train their hospitals employees about the difference between a mask and a respirator.
