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A woman who had an ectopic pregnancy and suffered from paranoid schizophrenia went to the hospital complaining of a two-week history of vaginal bleeding. Unable to detect any fetal heart tones or recognize a fetus in utero, an on-call obstetrician/gynecologist discharged the woman. The woman returned to the hospital a couple of days later, but again was discharged when she said she had started to feel better. The woman was subsequently found dead at home.
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Cruise ships have become notorious for norovirus outbreaks that ruin passengers' exotic vacations. But as two new strains sweep the country, norovirus wields the greatest punch against long-term care facilities and hospitals, where outbreaks afflict patients and employees and lead to absenteeism and staff shortages.
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You have many years of experience in nursing, special training in occupational health, responsibilities that impact the hospital's bottom line. When it comes to compensation, are you getting what you deserve?
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Encouraging nurses to sleep on the job may be one of the safest steps you can take.
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A study of New Jersey hospitals shows that hospitals need to take further measures to protect health care workers from the more common violent events — verbal and physical assaults from patients in the emergency department.
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An array of sling choices are available, enabling nurses and nursing assistants to use lift equipment even with patients with delicate medical conditions.
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When it comes to influenza immunization, there's something to be said for a little one-on-one attention.
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At Hendrick Health System in Abilene, TX -- one of 12 organizations worldwide to receive the 2007 "Gallup Great Workplace Award" -- the focus on workforce engagement is stronger than ever ...
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More than likely, patient access managers have recently heard the term "diagnoses present on admission" discussed by their health information management (HIM) and patient accounting colleagues.
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Patients at Seton Medical Center are made aware of their proposed discharge date early in the stay through a laminated poster with a Wizard of Oz theme titled "The Road Home."
