In the news - TGIF edition

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:

There really is a Santa Claus

1. Congress passed a budget extension. Guess they were afraid of what might happen on Christmas morning. (or Hanukkah, which is even closer, or Kwanzaa...pick your day).

2. Some people don't just go out and give in the traditional ways. They drop in from no where and make it happen.

3. Even if you can't give a lot, you can make a difference.

To top it off,  my group won the Hotel holiday decorating contest with a wild idea from up north. Yes, sirree!

Mr. Marine, you've got it right, it is a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, and a Maximus Festivus here in RehabLand.