Beyond the ICU: Nursing's role in decreasing central venous CR-BSIS

Article Abstract:

A nursing team conducted a gap analysis to measure differences between the care and maintenance of central lines on general patient unit and CDC. The assessment indicated that the process of line care was successfully managed in the ICU setting, but the diversity, patient assignments, and geographical location of patients outside the ICU made the process difficult, thus emphasis zing the need for bridging the gap between the two settings.

Analysis, Management, Patients, Patient care, Company business management, Intensive care units

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Drive nursing activities to the bedside with a closed-loop system

Article Abstract:

The closed-loop system in hospitals that can be used to strengthen communication between nursing and pharmacy, improve productivity and enhance nursing satisfaction is discussed. Holzer Medical Center, which by integrating its clinical and automation solutions has elevated patient safety to the level that patients expect and deserve, provides an excellent example for the effectiveness of the closed-loop system.

Patient satisfaction, Nurse and patient, Nurse-patient relations

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The CNO and "techies": A dynamic duo

Article Abstract:

Nurses should approach technology staff nurses with an attitude that recognizes what they bring to the organization in order to maintain existing technology and introduce new technology. Enough time should be given to implement a project and sufficient time to allow the end user to learn to operate the upgraded or new equipment.

Usage, Medical technology, Medical laboratory technology

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