Blog Posts in August, 2011
Posted on Aug 30, 2011 By
A study by Johns Hopkins indicates that temporary emergency room workers pose a safety risk to the patients they are meant to help. In light of the national nursing shortage, many facilities hire ...
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Posted on Aug 28, 2011 By
According to US Politics Today, medication errors are increasing and the aging population should be concerned. A report by the Agency for Health Care Research and Quality indicates the number of ...
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Posted on Aug 25, 2011 By
Florida has a reputation for being a "Pill Mill," - a state where it is relatively easy for abusers to access prescription drugs. Lawmakers have passed legislation in recent years to try to change ...
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Posted on Aug 18, 2011 By
Informationweek.com reported recently on a study in the Journal of the American Medical Infometrics Association that shows electronic systems that are meant to reduce hospital medication errors might ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2011 By
Typically hospital patients see many people during their stays including nurses, doctors, radiologists, specialists, and technicians. While hospital pharmacists are often a part of the care routine, ...
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