Nursing - News February 27, 2013

Maternity upgrade coming to hospital (Retford Today)
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is going to create three new en-suite single rooms with their own showers at Bassetlaw Hospital.

Robot suit for disabled gets safety nod (NEWS.au)
Employees of Japan's robotics company Cyberdyne demonstrate the robot-suit "HAL" as they walk on a street in Tokyo.

$28 Million Verdict Against Illinois Nursing Home Liable Under False... (JD Supra)
On February 11, 2013, a jury in federal district court in Illinois found a nursing home operator liable under the False Claims Act and the Illinois Whistleblower Reward and Protection Act for fraudulent billing and certifications.

Obesity, Exercise May Affect Risk for Key Type of Colon Cancer (Mental Help Net)
Obesity increases a person's risk for a certain type of colorectal cancer, while exercise lowers the risk, according to a new study.

County Could Sell Parkhouse Nursing Home (Patch)
The Parkhouse senior nursing facility in Upper Providence Township could be sold, leased, or placed under private management as Montgomery County seeks to reduce its financial responsibility for the unprofitable facility.

Should You Fear The 'July Effect' Of First-Time Doctors At Hospitals? (GPB)
It's an old joke, repeated every year around nurses' stations, examination rooms, and operating theaters: Whatever you do, don't get sick in July.

Study: More men choose nursing (Click2Houston)
"There are a lot more males walking the halls of both institutions and educational facilities," said Myron Arnaud, assistant professor of Clinical Nursing.

Anesthesia Care And Web-Surfing May Not Mix, Nurses Say (GPB)
Distraction is a well-known safety issue in the OR, but there's been very little research on whether smartphones are contributing to the problem.

More Men Becoming Nurses (MediLexicon)
The demand for nurses has significantly increased over the past few years and while the profession is mainly represented by females, more and more men have started to join the field as well.

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