The American Nurses Association's new statement says RNs have the right to accept, reject, or object in writing to "any patient assignment that puts patients or themselves at serious and immediate risk for harm." The supporting material makes it clear "unsafe" staffing is the chief concern.
Look around: Automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which give life-sustaining defibrillation therapy to a sudden cardiac arrest victim, are popping up all over the world.
It has always amazed me how a simple thing such as a lack of communication can not only lead to less-than-optimal results, but also that the sub-par performance can sometimes continue for decades! No example of this phenomenon is more readily apparent than the traditional approach used to irrigate injured eyes in commercial or industrial facilities.
"Physical inactivity is an epidemic in our country--we just don't get enough exercise," said AHA President Dr. Timothy Gardner. "Physical activity is one of the best preventive health measures there is, and people who find ways to incorporate more walking into their lives gain health benefits."
"Overall, the high performers are reaping a health dividend that can be a source of true competitive advantage and a model for the health care reform debate," said Dave Guilmette, managing director of the Towers Perrin Health and Welfare practice.
"Increases in problems paying medical bills are affecting not only those who have always struggled with medical costs--low-income and uninsured people--but also an increasing number of insured middle-income families," said study author Peter J. Cunningham, Ph.D.
As part of the partnership, ADA representatives will continue to provide expertise in updating the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens and Needlestick Prevention and the Dentistry Safety and Health Topics pages.
NIOSH's former director is one of three experts, along with Newsweek correspondent Howard Fineman, speaking at the Nov. 10-11 event in Arlington, Va.
Researchers also found the risk of ischemic stroke increased by 56 percent, while the risk of coronary heart disease increased by 69 percent compared to those who were never exposed to secondhand smoke.
OSHA's inspection found that the office did not provide the injured employee with no-cost, post-exposure medical evaluation and follow-up, and did not have the blood of the source individual tested, as required under OSHA's bloodborne pathogens standard.
"Currently there are no drugs on the market that protect against or counteract radiation exposure," said University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Dr. Joel Greenberger, who leads the research. "Our goal is to develop treatments for the general population that are effective and non-toxic."
FDA is advising consumers not to purchase infant formula manufactured in China from Internet sites or from other sources and said it will continue to check retail stores for food items imported from China that could contain a significant amount of milk or milk proteins.
The leading cause of this increase has been attributed to abuse of prescription painkillers--primarily opioid analgesics such as oxycodone, methadone, hydrocodone, and more.
Together, deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism—often "silent" conditions-- contribute to at least 100,000 deaths each year, Dr. Galson said.
The American Heart Association, in partnership with the University of Mississippi, is convening a panel of top business, government, and health leaders to examine the nation's health care system in preparation for the year's first presidential debate.
Included in the latest revision is a cost-justification chapter that reviews the economic impact of the program on the 10 charter cities by calculating occupational claims and costs.
Previous tests at the Pike's Peak facility shown in this U.S. Army photo brought about the first FDA-approved altitude sickness prevention medicine.
Imagine this: A small-town retail store owner struggling to find responsible, dedicated employees is approached by a key employee who generally is engaged in her job and has tenure. She asks for four weeks off for what in the employer’s mind is minor surgery.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced it has issued two Warning Letters to Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., of the Republic of India, and an Import Alert for generic drugs produced by Ranbaxy's Dewas and Paonta Sahib plants in India.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's a new Web-based tool helps hospitals and emergency planners identify resource requirements to treat a surge of patients from major disasters, such as an influenza pandemic or terrorism.