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.

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

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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.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Malnutrition in children, Child malnutrition

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