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8 Things ER Doctors Refuse to Have in Their Homes

By Lisa Lombardi<br>Emergency room physicians see all kinds of grisly stuff, which made us wonder: What products do they consider so hazardous t...

A salty tale: What EMS personnel need to know about electrolyte disorders

Learn what causes electrolyte disorders and how to recognize when sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium, phosphate and magnesium levels are too high or low

Ramen noodles? 6 potentially-risky things ER doctors ban at home

Emergency room doctors see all kinds of injuries. So who better to ask about dangerous everyday items you should ban from your home?

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

Drone ambulances: How this rescue drone could save lives

The self-flying rescue drone is designed to fly a patient to a hospital with a doctor in medical emergencies like heart attack or stroke or in disasters like wildfires or floods.

Now drivers can hear ambulances no matter how loud their music is playing

If you’ve ever been startled by the sudden appearance of an ambulance while blasting music in your car, then you appreciate the value of a loud siren. Fortunately, your car is probably equipped already to receive warning signals on its audio system, thanks to a new solution developed by students in Sweden.

Can You Naturally Remove Skin Tags?

Skin tags start off small and fairly insignificant but they can quickly grow and become a problem both because of their appearance and the fact that they can get in the way.<br>The good news about skin tags is that they are harmless and benign - made up of fibrous connective tissues. Find out more about getting rid of them...

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Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACH): A Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals (LTACH).

Finding a Revenue Cycle Management System for Post-Acute Care

The post-acute care space lacks revenue cycle management systems that align with longer-term care, but finding a solution that centralizes medical billing across several facilities can help.

Report finds high levels of burnout among critical care staff

An analysis of data showed up to 45% of critical care physicians and from 25% to 33% of critical care nurses reported symptoms of severe burnout, according to a report from the Critical Care Societies Collaborative, which includes the SCCM. The report, which was published in Critical Care Medicine and other journals, recommends changes that hospitals, educators, patients and families, and professional societies can make to reduce burnout.

Become a Critical Care Nurse They Said. It Will Be Fun They Said.

I am a proud, critical care nurse, and I have been in that specialty for the majority of my nursing career. Over the years I tried different areas to give them the benefit of the doubt, and I’ve worked anywhere from a rehabilitation center to hospice. But I’ve always gravitated back towards intensive care. I …

5 steps toward effective post-acute care coordination

A new set of guidelines offers key strategies to ensure that hospital and health system partnerships with other providers are effective at improving care across the continuum. Healthcare improvement company Premier Inc. released the guide to help acute care providers navigate the potential challenges of working with post-acute care teams.

Strategies to Prevent S. aureus BSIs in Acute Care Facilities

Learn the basic principles and interventions recommended for the prevention of hospital-onset Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections in acute care facilities.

Five steps to create successful post-acute care partnerships

The crucial transition period after a major hospital procedure can often mean the difference between full recovery and an adverse event – making post-acute care a critical juncture when it comes to patient outcomes.

OIG Finds Acute Care Hospitals Improperly Billed for Outpatient Services Provided to Inpatients...

Acute care hospitals that provide Medicare outpatient services to inpatients of other hospitals should be billing and collecting payment from the other inpatient hospitals and not from Medicare.

Critical Care Expedite Service Gives You the Ideal Solution for Urgent Shipments

Our Critical Care Expedite service is hands down the quickest and most effective way to get your urgent shipments delivered to their destination.

Why Better Discharge Communication Between Acute-Care and SNF Nurses is Crucial

A standardized handoff can prevent inconsistent and inaccurate discharge summaries, a new study says.