2020 Articles
Is It Time to More Fully Address Teaching Religion and Spirituality in Medicine?
Ann Intern Med
About a century ago, Sir William Osler, one of the most distinguished physicians of the day, observed that “Nothing in life is more wonderful than faith…. Faith has always been an essential factor in the practice of medicine” (1). Doctors and patients shared this belief in faith, and much more...
About a century ago, Sir William Osler, one of the most distinguished physicians of the day, observed that “Nothing in life is more wonderful than faith…. Faith has always been an essential factor in the practice of medicine” (1). Doctors and patients shared this belief in faith, and much more...
Preventing healthcare-associated infection in Switzerland: Results of a national survey
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
We assessed infection prevention in Swiss hospitals via a national survey focusing on infection prevention practices prior to a large national infection prevention initiative. Of the 59 hospitals that responded (77%), 98% had infection prevention teams and 40% very good or excellent leadership support. However, a minority of hospitals used recommended infection prevention practices...
We assessed infection prevention in Swiss hospitals via a national survey focusing on infection prevention practices prior to a large national infection prevention initiative. Of the 59 hospitals that responded (77%), 98% had infection prevention teams and 40% very good or excellent leadership support. However, a minority of hospitals used recommended infection prevention practices...
Making MAGIC: how to improve the use of peripherally inserted central catheters
BMJ Qual Saf
At this very moment, somewhere in the world, an intravenous catheter is being placed in a hospitalised patient.
At this very moment, somewhere in the world, an intravenous catheter is being placed in a hospitalised patient.
How Should U.S. Hospitals Prepare for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Ann Intern Med
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is on the verge of being declared a pandemic. As of 7 March 2020, a total of 423 cases and 19 deaths, including several non–travel-related cases, areas of sustained community transmission, and a nursing home outbreak, have been reported. Best-case estimates suggest that COVID-19 will stress bed capacity, equipment, and health care personnel in U.S. hospitals in ways not previously experienced.
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is on the verge of being declared a pandemic. As of 7 March 2020, a total of 423 cases and 19 deaths, including several non–travel-related cases, areas of sustained community transmission, and a nursing home outbreak, have been reported. Best-case estimates suggest that COVID-19 will stress bed capacity, equipment, and health care personnel in U.S. hospitals in ways not previously experienced.
Multistate programme to reduce catheter-associated infections in intensive care units with elevated infection rates
BMJ Qual Saf
Preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) remains challenging in intensive care units (ICUs). The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for ICUs aimed to reduce CLABSI and CAUTI in units with elevated rates.
Preventing central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) and catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) remains challenging in intensive care units (ICUs). The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Safety Program for ICUs aimed to reduce CLABSI and CAUTI in units with elevated rates.
