This eBook looks at the latest guidance for preventing non-ventilator-associated hospital-acquired infections (NV-HAP). The sepsis rate in NV-HAP patients is 36.3% compared to 1.9% in those with community-acquired pneumonia, a 19-fold increase. Taking proactive steps toward prevention is the key to reducing the infection rate. The eBook will also include additional contributed content from our sponsors.
As part of PSQH’s National Nurses Week activities, episode 104 of PSQH: The Podcast features a discussion with Deb Koivula, outreach coordinator for Statewide Peer Assistance for Nurses in New York, an affiliate of the New York State Nurses Association, about how provider organizations can better support nurses struggling with substance abuse disorders.
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Our latest Patient Safety NOW summit will explore a range of timely patient safety topics. In our keynote address, speaker Diana Swihart, PhD, DMin, MSN, APN CS, NPD-BC, P-PCA, FAAN, CEO & Managing Partner, American Academy for Preceptor Advancement (AAPA), will discuss opportunities in which nurse leaders and frontline staff can contribute to building a stronger and safer environment of care.
As part of PSQH’s celebration of National Nurses Week, we asked our readers about nursing’s impact on patient safety and healthcare quality. We will share the results with you.
An email will be sent to you to ensure you have access to all of the PSQH content and resources released during National Nurses Week.
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