Read Top Medical > Nursing Headlines and Articles from http://www.medical-newsarticles.com en-us http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/rss_feeds.htm http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/05/specialty-hospital-of-washington-celebrates-national-hospital-nurses-and-nursing-home-week-281908.htm Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Specialty Hospital of Washington celebrates National Hospital, Nurses and Nursing Home Week by recognizing staff nurses, clinicians and administrative professionals who brighten the lives of patients, residents and their families. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/05/allnew-online-training-course-from-behavioral-tech-foundations-of-exposure-therapies-281184.htm Tue, 22 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Exposure therapies are the most effective treatments for anxiety disorders--approximately 75 % of individuals who receive exposure therapy experience a significant improvement in anxiety. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/05/flavia-del-monte-launches-new-targeted-metabolic-workout-program-curvalicious-281182.htm Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Flavia Del Monte, the creator of Full-Body-Licious, Nutritionist, Certified Trainer and Registered Nurse, announced the release of her newest workout and only targeted metabolic workout for women, Curvalicious. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/05/dangerous-brand-names-posing-a-threat-to-you-and-your-family-280794.htm Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT It's what you didn't know about the big brand names and children's shampoo products. It's also what they don't want you to know about the andquot;greenandquot; detergents you wash your clothes with. andquot;Greenandquot; with what? http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/05/the-big-secret-its-what-large-skincare-companies-dont-want-you-to-know-280632.htm Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT It's what large skincare companies and big name detergent and shampoo companies don't want you to know: what's really in the products you buy. How do you know what is good for you or bad? The answers are in this press release. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/05/doctor-proposes-information-tech-to-reduce-prescription-errors-280085.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT A study found that drug-related errors accounted for about a quarter of all preventable patient injuries. The study estimated that between 10 percent and 15 percent of prescriptions contain errors. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/5/jackie-l-bringhurst-named-a-vip-member-of-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-health-care-administration-279681.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Jackie Bringhurst plans to bring Deseret Health Group to the pinnacle of health care quality and efficiency http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/5/worldwide-whos-who-names-susan-schnuerer-msn-aprn-bc-professional-of-the-year-in-psychiatric-nursing-279749.htm Fri, 11 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT Susan Schnuerer's enduring interest in psychology has propelled her professional success http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/05/what-big-skin-care-companies-dont-want-you-to-know-278382.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT If you are one of the millions of Americans suffering from the pain of dry cracked skin, chances are you've searched the aisles of your local drug store for a cure only to be disappointed by product after product. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/05/half-of-healthcare-providers-are-looking-to-buy-business-intelligence-277641.htm Tue, 01 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT IBM, McKesson, Oracle, QlikTech, and SAP dominate mindshare for future BI purchase decisions http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/4/arlene-m-piekara-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-health-advocacy-276409.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Piekara is skilled in navigating Medicaid issues http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/4/jean-kathryn-owens-rn-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-critical-care-nursing-276410.htm Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT J. Kathryn Owens is a leader within the hospice care industry http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/04/computerassisted-coding-top-strategy-for-icd10-275868.htm Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Providers plan to purchase coding help soon; 3M, OptumInsight, and Dolbey are on their radar. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/04/tangent-medical-to-attend-2012-ins-annual-convention-amp-industrial-exhibition-275259.htm Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Company Will Unveil its Innovative Closed IV Catheter System to Address IV Therapy Challenges http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/04/substance-use-and-medical-malpractice-medical-malpractice-lawyer-miami-274691.htm Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT There is a substance abuse problem in the US and it's not what you think. The substance being abused is not meth or heroin or cocaine. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/04/negligent-hiring-by-nursing-homes-274396.htm Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT In the article Criminals in Nursing Homes, it was stated that federal data had found up to 90 percent of all nursing homes employ people who have been convicted of at least one crime. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/04/theodore-stroukoff-discusses-the-licensing-challenges-of-travel-nursing-273937.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Professional travel nurse Theodore Stroukoff discusses the ramifications of the Nurse Practice Act. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/04/smart-pumps-vendors-woefully-behind-on-emr-integration-273428.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT KLAS reports that providers are pushing for more wireless and EMR integration for their vendors to make smart pumps safer for patient care. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/04/specialty-hospital-of-washington-capitol-hills-chief-nursing-officer-appointed-president-of-district-of-columbia-organization-of-nurse-executives-273644.htm Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Specialty Hospital Of Washington (SHW) announced that its Chief Nursing and Clinical Officer, Delores Clair RN, MHA, CNAA, BC, has been appointed for a two year term as the President of the District of Columbia Organization of Nurse Executives. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/4/karen-l-rudolf-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-life-coaching-273537.htm Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Karen Rudolf guides others to life enrichment through Personal Development Coaching http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/04/reimbursements-are-top-concern-of-providers-in-breast-imaging-273405.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Providers rave about Hologic tomosynthesis' cancer finding potential and vent about reimbursement and PACS integration issues http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/04/international-electronic-patient-record-market-shows-promising-growth-opportunities-273418.htm Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT In its inaugural international report, healthcare technology research firm KLAS discovers that the international EPR market is still opening and providers face a host of vendor options, from country-specific to large commercial offerings. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/04/is-your-doctor-telling-you-the-whole-truth-maybe-not-says-new-study-273155.htm Sun, 08 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT A nationwide poll has troubling implications for patients who rely on their doctor's advice. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/4/carol-siler-emmett-named-a-vip-member-of-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-nursing-272205.htm Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Carol Siler Emmett is a volunteer bailiff at Marion County Courthouse http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/04/specialty-hospital-of-washington-newly-licensed-registered-nurse-internship-program-271720.htm Mon, 02 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT Specialty Hospital Of Washington (SHW) began its second Registered Nurse Internship Program earlier this year. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/03/specialty-hospital-of-washington-joins-national-effort-for-improved-safety-and-lower-healthcare-costs-271251.htm Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Specialty Hospital Of Washington (SHW) has joined the Healing Healthcare Partnership , a Joint Commission Center program for Transforming Healthcare. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/3/gaynell-d-hayward-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-271170.htm Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Gaynell D. Hayward has extensive knowledge of public health strategic planning http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/03/vuetek-scientific-redefines-vascular-imaging-with-the-launch-of-veinsite-270924.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT VueTek Scientific announced today that it has launched Veinsite, which is the only hands free and portable peripheral vascular imaging device. Veinsite is head worn, allowing clinicians' to be hands free in order to place IVs. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/03/nightingale-services-hires-deidre-durcinka-asarea-manager-at-statesboro-office-270396.htm Sat, 24 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Nightingale Services, Inc., one of Georgia's largest family-owned home care companies, recently hired Deidre Durcinka as area manager at the Statesboro office. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/03/emerge-medical-awarded-an-orthopedic-trauma-agreement-with-the-premier-healthcare-alliance-270183.htm Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Will make Emerge's orthopedic devices available to Premier's 2,500 hospital members at specially negotiated pricing http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/03/new-genetic-test-predicts-better-egg-production-for-women-with-poor-ovarian-reserve-study-shows-269029.htm Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT A study conducted at New York's Center for Human Reproduction sheds light on the influence of genetics on ovarian aging. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/3/brenda-wilsey-collier-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-veteran-services-268531.htm Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Having served in the U.S. military, Brenda W. Collier is dedicated to improving the lives of veterans http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/3/cambridge-whos-who-names-anne-yensen-professional-of-the-year-in-nursing-267705.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Anne Yensen was recently selected to be featured in Pro-Files Magazine http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/3/paulette-chatman-named-a-vip-member-of-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-home-care-services-267441.htm Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Paulette Chatman takes care to communicate with their clients and meet their needs http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/03/new-york-personal-injury-law-firm-trolman-glaser-amp-lichtman-provides-nursing-home-resources-on-new-website-266840.htm Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT The new website for Manhattan personal injury attorneys Trolman, Glaser andamp; Lichtman provides several helpful resources for residents of nursing homes and assisted living centers and their families. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/3/worldwide-whos-who-names-julie-parker-professional-of-the-year-in-organization-management-266975.htm Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Parker became the first non-dentist to own a dental practice in Australia http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/03/prominence-treatment-center-offers-non-12step-treatment-programs-for-alcohol-and-drug-addiction-266364.htm Mon, 05 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Prominence Treatment Center is now offering personalized and unique treatments for those that would like to steer clear of catch-all therapy programs. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/03/choosing-assisted-living-pros-cons-amp-liability-issues-265888.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Choosing an appropriate living facility for an aging loved one can be difficult. Researching your options and understanding the laws that govern them can help make the decision easier. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/03/mckesson-paragon-strategy-shifts-to-contend-in-larger-hospitals-win-horizon-customers-266111.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Gaps and weaknesses in the Paragon suite exist, but McKesson hopes increased Paragon investment and focus will attract larger clients (400 bed hospitals) and Horizon customers looking to migrate http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/03/new-york-rehab-centers-network-northern-facilities-promotes-its-specialized-subacute-and-respite-care-programs-at-northern-riverview-facility-265807.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT Northern Facilities' NY rehab center Northern Riverview recently extended its service offerings to incorporate new nursing home therapy options for patients and families alike. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/02/how-common-is-nursing-home-abuse-265595.htm Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), precise statistics on nursing home abuse and neglect are difficult to ascertain. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/02/types-of-chemical-peels-265599.htm Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT As you age, genetics, sun exposure, and lifestyle choices will all begin to show visible signs on your skin. This is a natural part of the aging process, but can leave some men and women feeling uncomfortable, and older than they really are. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/02/infant-mortality-an-alarming-problem-in-the-us-262595.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT The U.S. infant mortality rate is unacceptable, but infant death rates vary greatly among regions and ethnic groups. The U.S. must elevate its universal standard of prenatal care and birth care. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/2/julia-e-benton-rn-ccrc-recognized-by-worldwide-whos-who-for-excellence-in-nursing-265490.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Julia Benton heads a clinical research department that conducts 20 clinical trials at a time http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/2/frances-gucciardo-rn-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-nursing-264979.htm Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Gucciardo provides much-needed services and programs for seniors and disabled people within her community http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/02/forprofit-nursing-homes-face-scrutiny-in-new-study-264486.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT For-profit nursing homes face scrutiny in recent studies finding higher rates of deficiencies compared to government facilities. There are many tools individuals can use to avoid inadequate nursing homes, and to notice if one that provided outstanding care has faltered. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/02/emr-functionality-gaps-present-challenges-to-healthcare-organizations-with-multiple-specialties-263929.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Hospitals and large multidisciplinary practices search for EMR systems capable of comprehensive coverage rather than relying on a patchwork of systems to meet physicians' needs and manage patient care. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/02/meaningful-use-early-birds-enterprise-vendors-not-the-only-ones-seeing-success-263926.htm Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Small hospitals reach Stage 1 in large numbers and achieve greater incentive payment ROI; problem lists and quality measures level the playing field with large hospitals. http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/2/kristy-e-peavey-bsn-rnc-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-neonatal-nursing-263810.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT In following the work of Florence Nightingale, Ms. Peavey strives to be the best nurse that she can be http://www.medical-newsarticles.com/medical_nursing_articles/2012/2/selamawit-kifleyesus-recognized-by-cambridge-whos-who-for-excellence-in-nursing-263823.htm Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT Ms. Kifleyesus is passionate about growing in the field and giving back