Hospitals Often Fail To Share Key Health Information On New Nursing Home Residents: Study
A new study finds hospitals often fail to give nursing homes important health information about new residents.…
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A new study finds hospitals often fail to give nursing homes important health information about new residents.…
A new study finds that patients who leave a hospital against doctors’ orders face a higher risk of readmission, but a slightly lower risk of in-hospital death.…
In the rush to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, some dangerous drugs may be going out without proper warning labels, experts warn.…
A new CDC study shows a drop in emergency room visits in recent months, suggesting people are avoiding seeking medical attention out of fear of COVID-19.…
A new ISMP report warns of certain medication errors which appear to be linked to the rush to address the COVID-19 pandemic.…
A new report warns that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the use of antibiotics and may be accelerating antibiotic resistance problems.…
A new study finds that a new type of surgical checklist could significantly reduce surgical complications, hospital readmissions and the need for revision surgeries.…
Facing potential shortages due to COVID-19, the FDA sent a letter to healthcare providers on conservation strategies for personal protective equipment.…
The ISMP has updated its medication safety best practices list to include new recommendations on handling opioids and the override feature on automated drug dispensing cabinets used by hospitals.
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The FDA warns that hospital monitoring stations manufactured by GE Healthcare are vulnerable to hackers, who could put patients’ lives at risk.…