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In the Literature
The latest research you need to know
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Performance and Standards Committee Furthers SHM’s Quality Mission
SHM’s Performance and Standards Committee (PSC)
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VTE Collaborative Succeeding
35 hospitals enroll in first 18 months of mentoring, consultation program
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What is the best intervention to help hospitalized patients quit smoking?
A 56-year-old male with a 60-pack-a-year history of cigarette smoking is admitted to the telemetry unit with an initial assessment of acute...
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What is the best choice for prophylaxis against VTE in medical inpatients?
A 76-year-old gentleman is admitted for progressively worsening dyspnea, cough, and bilateral leg edema.
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Choose Your Exam Rules
Pros and cons of the 1995 and 1997 documentation guidelines
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No Fee for Errors
Hospitals move toward not billing for preventable medical mistakes
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Mentorship Essentials
How and why to seek advice outside HM and healthcare
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Nurse Ratios Suffer
Some hospitals struggle to meet state-mandated per-patient limits
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Protect the Platelets
Be aware of agents associated with drug-induced thrombocytopenia