Are nurses and patients still at risk?
Article Abstract:
Healthcare Commission revealed that many patients had died from Clostridium difficile outbreaks since 2005. The proper levels of nursing staff that provide adequate and safe care can reduce it.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Employee Health & Safety, Health aspects, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Clostridium infections, Nosocomial infections, Cross infection
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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Study finds malnutrition risk in young patients
Article Abstract:
The U.K. research findings show that many patients are at risk of malnutrition. Thus, nurses are asked to screen young patients and older people for malnutrition risk.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Malnutrition in children, Child malnutrition
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Analysis
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