Happy Friday! Since I'm off, I'm still reading everything I can get my hands on (including stuff about drain cleaners).
The power of nursing, cultural influences, and changes ahead in 2014 were in the news this week.
How about an IV, Mrs. Park?
This NY Times article discusses the how IVs are used in the Asian community there and how infection rates related to them are having devastating results.
Changes in 2014
If you're like me and you can't keep up with everything changing due to the new healthcare laws, have a look here for more information.
The power of nursing
Sepsis may become a thing of the past in
ICUs if this tool is implemented according to CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). And yes, the power of nursing's
"hunches" are coming true, and they have the data (and a system) to back
it up. Wish Flo could see it now!
You can see how public service announcements can make a difference in this Stop Sepsis video:
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