Newsletter
Nov 24, 2024
Combating Workplace Violence in Health CareWhether verbal or physical, targeted violence compromises access, creates difficult work environments, and impacts the overall safety and quality of health care delivery. The connection between workplace violence and patient safety is undeniable, with evidence suggesting that the odds of violent incidents are lower in settings with strong cultures of safety. |
Indicators to Identify At-risk Neonates |
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| This month, we highlight Therapeutic Hypothermia in Neonates: Recommendations of the Neonatal Encephalopathy Task Force. Crafted under the auspices of our AMC PSO, the document provides clear criteria to identify neonates at risk of encephalopathy, and who may benefit from hypothermia treatment. Check out the full document for additional screening and exclusion criteria. |
Any one of the following abnormal behaviors may be an indicator of encephalopathy and may suggest need for further evaluation:
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A patient received a settlement after experiencing a liver laceration following a chest tube placement, which required emergent surgery and prolonged hospitalization. Poor documentation put the provider’s technique and standard of care into question.
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Related To: Ambulatory, Diagnosis, Documentation, EHR, Patient Safety Awareness
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