HEALTH CARE
Physicians never checked the results of nearly half of the medical tests ordered the day of a patient’s discharge, according to a recent study.
Reported infection rates at healthcare organizations are up – but that’s not neccessarily bad news. Higher numbers signal better reporting, according to a new report.
My name is Jenna, and I am a Hospitalist at Essentia Health in Duluth.
I first experienced Duluth as a 20-year-old college student visiting with my mom to run the Garry Bjorklund half marathon.
… Read more about: They live here, too: The providers who keep northeast Minnesota healthy »
As part of our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration, we’re proud to spotlight the inspiring journey of Patrick Simon Soria and Nina Angelie Lio-Soria—two Filipino American nurses whose commitment to care, advocacy, and leadership exemplify the heart of the profession.
… Read more about: AANHPI Heritage Month Spotlight: Patrick & Nina’s Nursing Journey »
Lives are at risk when nurses are required to care for too many patients at one time. That’s not just what nurses say—it’s what the data proves.
… Read more about: Safe Staffing Saves Lives—and Millions. So Why Aren’t Hospitals Doing It? »