Lack of concern about patient safety – by employers – seems to be epidemic

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/survey-nurse-understaffing-fatigue-threatens-patient-safety/2013-03-21?goback=.gmr_4629835.gde_4629835_member_225425300 The “Nurse Staffing Strategy,”  released this week at the American Organization of Nurse Executives conference in Denver, found nurse fatigue also can negatively affect operational costs, as well as patient and employee satisfaction, according to the research announcement. Among the findings: 39 percent of respondents found current staffing levels inadequate, while 38 percent found […]

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A interesting conversation…

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Pharmaciststeve

Last week I had to finally break down and see my PCP over this damn sciatic nerve that has been a on-going problem since December. My PCP is part of a six prescriber practice and we have been going to him for 15+ yrs and I  have known him for many years before that.  He […]

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