In recent years, intensive care units (ICUs) have made considerable progress in eliminating central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs); however, there is still ample room for improvement on infection-control practices in other settings like the ED, where high volumes, patient acuity, crowding, and other factors can interfere with infection-control practices.
Some EDs are noticing unexpected decreases in volume that began in the latter half of 2013. The impact has been particularly evident in the Midwest and Northeast, where there has been record cold weather, but observers are concerned that other factors could be playing a role as well.
First phase of imaging revisions goes into effect on July 1
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins National Center for the Study of Preparedness and Catastrophic Event Response (PACER) in Baltimore, MD, have unveiled three new web-based tools that hospitals, EDs, and public health authorities can use to help them prepare for surges related to disasters, epidemics, and seasonal flu outbreaks.
"Risk-sharing" programs were developed because insurance companies generally do not cover the high costs of artificial reproductive technology (ART).
Distributive justice is a primary ethical issue involving neurotechnologies.
