Cleaning Bundle Cost-Effective for Preventing Hospital-Associated Infection
Implementation of an environmental cleaning bundle in Australia was associated with a decrease in infectious caused by S aureus and vancomycin-resistant enterococci.
Hospital Medicine
Proposed Decision Pathway for Admission Into Cardiac Intensive Care Units
Researchers propose a set of detailed criteria to aid practitioners in determining the appropriateness of CICU admissions stratified by goals of care, quality of care required, and risk for clinical deterioration.
Risk Score Prediction Model Estimates Potentially Avoidable Hospital Readmissions
Swiss researchers analyzed variables assessing specific characteristics that led to an increased risk for potentially avoidable hospital readmission.
Hospitals Step Up Community Health as Charity Care Burden Scales Back
As federal healthcare reform has expanded medical insurance to millions of people, hospitals have an increasing role in improving community health.
Hospital-Acquired Complications From Low-Value Care: Prevalence and Effects
Although only 7 procedures were analyzed, researchers identified high rates of harm.
Effect of Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program Examined
The HRRP has increased the risk for 30-day post-discharge mortality in Medicare beneficiaries.
Available Vial Sizes Can Cut Drug Waste in Weight-Based Dosing
Pharmaceutical vial fill volumes can be optimized to reduce drug wastage when dosing is calculated by patient weight or body surface area.
Many EDs Do Not Have Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinators
Many emergency departments do not have a pediatric area or pediatric emergency care coordinator.
Discharge Day Not a Significant Factor for Readmission After Cardiac Surgery
Weekend discharge did not increase rates of hospital readmission after cardiac surgery in this study cohort.
Hospital Discharge During Holiday Season Considered Novel Risk for Readmission, Death
The “Christmas Effect” has been linked to increased risks in patients discharged from the hospital during the December holiday season.
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