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Safe injection, infusion, medication vial, and point-of-care testing practices in healthcare (2025)
No full textThis position paper provides healthcare professionals (HCP) updated guidance with corresponding evidence and rationale to support safe injection, infusion, medication vial, and point-of-care testing practices in healthcare settings. It addresses the infection risks associated with these practices but does not address other safety issues such as right dose, right site, right medication, phlebotomy, or intravenous catheter care. This document updates the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 2016 position paper
Analysis of Temporal Trends in Anal Cancer Incidence by Sex, Age, and Ethnicity, 2017-2021
No full textEvaluating the Utility of Daily Blood Cultures in Persistently Febrile Pediatric Oncology Patients
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Cost comparison of placenta accreta, previa, and previa with accreta in a large national cohort
No full textAddressing disparities in telehealth access for children on the southside of Chicago
No full textBackground: Rapid implementation of telehealth exacerbated the digital divide, creating uneven distribution in access, use, or impact of communication technologies among distinct groups. Our aim was to identify factors impacting access to telehealth in a pediatric specialty clinic.
Methods: This retrospective cohort study used survey methods and electronic health record (EHR) data to examine telehealth access during the COVID-19 pandemic in the South Side of Chicago.
Results: Of 193 patient encounters reviewed, 127 met inclusion criteria. 42 parent surveys were completed, with 36 completed visits. No shows included a higher proportion of Hispanic and non-English speaking patients from areas with lower median income. Our parent questionnaire showed association of no-show rates with lower caregiver education (p = 0.005), non-English speaking (p = 0.015), difficulty accessing internet (p = 0.011), and only smartphone internet access (p = 0.002).
Discussion/conclusion: Completion of telehealth visits was impacted by ethnicity, education, and digital access. Future work is needed to address these areas
Quality improvement project: Implementing a personalized professional growth pathway in a nurse residency program
No full textImplementing a personalized professional growth pathway in a nurse residency program at a Midwest health system aimed to enhance newly licensed nurse satisfaction and retention. Replacing the traditional evidence-based practice project with the “Professional Growth Pathway” tailored to nurses\u27 interests and career goals resulted in a 93% retention rate at program completion, surpassing the national average. This innovative approach fosters individual development, aiding recruitment and retention efforts amidst staffing challenges
