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Burnt-Out Nurses Linked to More Hospital Infections
Reducing job-related emotional exhaustion among nurses could benefit patients, cut costs, study says Source: HealthDay
View ArticleHospital Shootings Uncommon, Unpredictable
Hospital shootings are rare events and very hard to predict, according to a new analysis of shootings over the past decade.Source: Reuters Health
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Juggling a Hospital Job and Family Can Be Painful
Administrators should assess job conditions, researchers say Source: HealthDay
View ArticleYoung Docs Less Tired, Less Prepared with Fewer Hours
Orthopedic surgeons-in-training said they were tired less often after rules regulating how much they could work went into place, according to new survey results.Source: Reuters Health
View ArticleHepatitis B and Health Care Providers: What You Need to Know
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View ArticleSlip, Trip and Fall Prevention for Healthcare Workers
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'Protected Power Naps' Could Help Keep Medical Interns Alert
Guaranteeing doctors-in-training a few hours of shut-eye each shift seems to help, researchers say Source: HealthDay
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As Doctors Go High-Tech, Staff Injuries May Rise
Poorly designed work spaces might lead to repetitive strain complaints, expert says Source: HealthDay
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Better Work Environment May Cut Hospital Readmission Rates
Cost of hiring more nurses could be offset by improved patient outcomes, researcher says Source: HealthDay
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People Can Emit Flu Germs in Air up to 6 Feet Away, Study Finds
Researchers urge more study, new infection-control procedures to protect health care workers Source: HealthDay
View ArticleList of Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings 2012
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View ArticleHospital eTool: Hazards and Controls Found in the Hospital Setting
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'Sharps' Injuries Pose Serious Hazard for Surgeons, O.R. Staff
Needlesticks, other wounds put clinicians at risk for infectious diseases, emotional stress Source: HealthDay
View ArticleResident Doc Hours Not Tied to Patient Deaths
Restricting the number of hours doctors-in-training are allowed to work without rest hasn't led to more patient deaths, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health
View ArticleSurgeons-in-Training Dislike New Work Hours: Survey
Most surgeons-in-training dislike new rules that limit how many hours they can work, according to a new study that also found the majority said they skirt the restrictions.Source: Reuters Health
View ArticleHealthcare Workers: Protect Yourselves!
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Flu Spreads Quickest Among Kids, Teachers, Health-Care Workers
Study finds they're most likely to have frequent contact with others already infected Source: HealthDay
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