Have you ever wondered how you can get hidden sources of information about a motor vehicle accident, particularly when there is a question of when it happened? Here’s a proven fact: you can and should work with the attorney to determine timing of the event. Secret sources of information about a motor vehicle accident 1. […]
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The medical record serves many purposes, including its role in evaluating a potential or actual case. Medical Records – top uses 1. Written documentation provides historical data that could be used for diagnosing the patient’s current medical episode as well as future medical events. Accurate medical information about previous health conditions, allergies, treatments, and outcomes […]
Read MoreThese are the top 7 benefits of being published. 1. Publications add value to your career. They may influence a hiring or promotion decision. Employees who write a chapter in a contributed book may be accorded increased recognition and stature in the company. 2. Publications that are well done establish your credibility. You may become […]
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You’ve probably heard that many small businesses fail, right? Are you worried that yours will be one? Discover Card conducted an independent survey to shed light on the characteristics of the 22 million small business owners in the United States. The number one trait common to small business owners? “Independence is their prime motivation.” Studies […]
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Should you get a certification or a certificate as a legal nurse consultant? They are different! One of my colleagues Carol Alvin prepared this guest post. There are many different types of educations available for nurses who are interested in pursuing a career as a Legal Nurse Consultant. There are online courses, a university based […]
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Healthcare providers used to freely prescribe Vancomycin to treat infections. This intravenously administered drug is powerful, but stimulated a generation of bacteria that is resistant to its use. Vancomycin is often used to treat organisms that are resistant to other antibiotics. The available treatment options are reduced if resistance develops. Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus was first detected […]
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What are the criteria for being a successful LNC? Is there a secret in terms of who succeeds? Characteristics of a successful LNC The average LNC will be a nurse with a minimum of five, preferably more, years of clinical experience in the hospital/OR/ICU/CCU or nurse case manager arena. This nurse is intelligent, competent, independent, […]
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Are infections in healthcare facilities inevitable? What makes them so common? While there are many different possible infections that can occur affecting all body systems, there are several that are most common. Some may result in severe injuries to patients. Common Infections in Healthcare Facilities Urinary tract infections are the most common in both nursing […]
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These are 8 reasons why it is difficult to control infections in hospitals 1. All medical staff do not wash their hands when they should. The single most important and effective means for preventing infections is proper hand hygiene. Unfortunately this is a challenge for healthcare staff because of the demands of constant patient care. […]
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