Nursing - News August 7, 2011

Celebrating little miracles (Journalgazette)
Harper, left, and Aubrey Hanes are 3-month-old twins who were born premature. Nurses took photos of the children; the theme was 'rock star.' With a bottle in each hand, Melissa Northrop fed her 9-month-old boys, Liam and Myles, in the shade around lunchtime, showing off the ambidexterity that comes with being the mom of multiples.

Nursing homes lose battle with Medicare (Journal Gazette)
The 11.1 percent Medicare rate cut for next year is meant to stop overbilling by for-profit homes including Sun, Kindred, and Skilled Healthcare Group.

Impact Of Hand Hygiene Knowledge On Risk Of Infection At Elementary Schools And Hospitals (MediLexicon)
Main Category: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Also Included In: Pediatrics / Children's Health Article Date: 06 Aug 2011 According to two studies published in the August issue of the American Journal of Infection Control , the official publication of APIC - the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, better ...

Nursing home project delayed (The Northwoods River News)
Officials with the Rennes group, who proposed the project, announced Wednesday they have decided to delay the construction date of the Rhinelander skilled nursing facility/assisted living project until spring 2012.

Marine ER releases its 10,000th rescued sea lion (CBS 47)
POINT REYES NATIONAL SEASHORE, Calif. - Two juvenile California sea lions paused for a moment at the edge of the sea, each raising their whiskered faces toward the silvery water before sliding in to freedom.For the Marine Mammal Center crew standing behind the rehabilitated pinnipeds on Thursday, it was a significant day: rescued sea lion No.

Marine ER releases its 10,000th rescued sea lion (WFAA-TV Dallas)
Two juvenile California sea lions paused for a moment at the edge of the sea, each raising their whiskered faces toward the silvery water before sliding in to freedom.

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