Nursing - News June 25, 2014

Re: Getting everyone involved - InformationWeek

That's interesting to hear. So, how do the various departments feel about this? Does the facilities team get tired of being called every time someone is a little cold? Do patients still funnel the majority of the issues through the nurses? I could see the more confident patients doing this all themselves but I could also see a high number of ... (more)

Special measures for health trust - Salisbury Journal

The action has been taken against the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust after inspectors from the Care Quality Commission ruled the quality of care provided was "inadequate".

Omnicare agrees to $124 million deal for alleged kickbacks with skilled-nursing facilities - Star Tribune

Omnicare Inc. agreed to pay $124 million to settle two whistleblower lawsuits that alleged the company engaged in a kickback scheme with skilled-nursing facilities across the country, the U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday.

Two Indian nurses evacuated from a Iraqi hospital, Gulf envoys called - The Indian Express

We have got their tickets and they will fly back to India as soon as possible. They are now in the safe zone, the spokesperson said.

Verizon's videoconferencing offers virtual doctor visits via smartphone - ComputerWorld

If you're sick with a cold or the flu while traveling, Verizon's new videoconferencing technology could help you reach a doctor for a quick consult from a smartphone or tablet.

Exposed: How the VA Red-Flags 'Disruptive' Vets - AmmoLand

Imagine how much better off America's veterans would be if the federal government spent more time delivering actual care and less time compiling tyrannical lists.

District's hospitals get red flagged for infection control and cleanliness - Thetelegraphand Argus

BRADFORD Royal Infirmary and Airedale Hospital have both been given the lowest 'red' ranking for infection control and cleanliness in a national patient safety report released by the NHS - but both hospitals insist they are working to improve standards.

Heritage Village Skilled Nursing residents award $1,000 scholarship - Observer

The Heritage Village Resident Council recently awarded Sara DeChard, a senior at Cassadaga Valley High School, a $1,000 scholarship.

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