Critical Care NPs Successfully Identify Patients at High Risk for ICU Readmission
More than one-third of patients deemed at high risk had an unplanned ICU readmission during their hospitalization.
Hospital Medicine
NP-Led Intervention Reduces 30-Day Hospital Readmission Rates, Health Care Costs
A transitional care model utilizing NPs to conduct telehealth visits within 3 days of hospital discharge led to reduce health care costs and increased 14-day follow-up rates.
Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Standards Bill Has Mixed Support
The federal bill would set specific minimum nurse-to-patient ratios for every hospital unit and provide support for best practices research, whistleblower protections, and education loan repayment and scholarship programs.
How a Leading Teaching Hospital Motivated Positive Teamwork Behaviors
A leading teaching hospital identified poor communication, lack of respect, and low morale; established Standards of Collegial Practice guidelines; and created a positive work environment.
OPAT Therapy During COVID-19: Care and Management Strategies
Researchers outline a team approach to successful outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Heart Failure Diagnosed in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Though uncommon, cases of new heart failure include younger COVID-19 patients with no history of cardiovascular disease or risk factors
Case Report: Scurvy in an Incarcerated Man
An ill-appearing patient presents with a complaint of lower extremity rash, dyspnea on exertion, fatigue, and orthostasis.
Asthma Exacerbations, ED Admissions Decreased During Lockdown
A significant reduction in the level of exacerbation rates across all patients were found when comparing the prelockdown to postlockdown periods.
ACP Advises Point-of-Care Ultrasound to Aid Diagnosis of Dyspnea
POCUS suggested in addition to standard diagnostic pathway for patients with acute dyspnea in ED, inpatient setting when diagnosis is uncertain
Rash Following Medication Change Prompts Evaluation of Excipient Allergy
The patient developed a generalized maculopapular rash approximately 3 hours after receiving warfarin.
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