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Strategies for providing IC to very large subject pools
Newborn blood-sample screening has been going on for decades, but ethical considerations have evolved in recent years, and this is changing research informed consent.
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Informed consent flexibility on fed side results in creative IC
In recent years, IRBs have witnessed federal regulators becoming more flexible in applying regulations regarding informed consent — a shift resulting in more creative and practical IC methods, including electronic, short form, and video consent.
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OSHA: Patient handling injuries, other top worker hazards targeted
All inspections of hospitals and nursing homes will include a focus on musculoskeletal disorders and injuries related to safe patient handling and four other top hazards in healthcare, OSHA recently announced.
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Incentivize patients and they will walk
There is ample evidence that early walking can help surgical patients avoid complications like ileus, deep vein thrombosis, and pneumonia.
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Video monitoring reduces falls as well as cutting costs for hospitals
Hospitals that deploy remote video monitoring systems staffed with dedicated, trained observers can reduce patient falls significantly, with one reporting a reduction in patient falls and employee injuries, while also reducing associated costs.
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Case managers can help prevent workers’ comp cases from stalling
Injured employees can sometimes fall between the cracks, which can jeopardize their full recovery and return to work.
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Handling workers’ comp cases requires finesse
Nurse case managers are crucial to helping employees prevent, minimize, and overcome an injury or disability that occurred on the job.
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Case managers can improve asthma management in children
Childhood asthma is a growing and challenging problem nationwide, and many states and healthcare organizations are beginning to look at case management models for keeping asthmatic children from having symptom flare-ups that result in emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
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ASC-8 reporting deadline moved
CMS has extended the reporting deadline for quality reporting measure ASC-8 Influenza Vaccination Coverage among Healthcare Personnel until Aug. 15, 2015, the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association says.
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Stuffed animals bring bacteria to OR
Despite efforts to minimize risk of infection after surgery, surgical site infections have not been completely eliminated.