The numbers of organism spread from the hands of nurses who washed frequently with an antibacterial soap actually increased after a period of time; this increase is associated with declining skin health. In a recent survey, nurses with damaged hands were twice as likely to be colonized with bacteria and had a greater number of species colonizing the hands. More washing and scrubbing are unlikely to be better and may, in fact, be worse. the goal should be to identify skin hygiene practices that provide adequate protection from transmission of infecting agents while minimizing the risk for changing the ecology and health of the skin and increasing resistance in the skin flora.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
NI: Latest Technology
Electronic Medical Records
This system allows nurses to spend more time with patient and less time writing charts. it automatically records patient's vital signs in real time and alerts you when something rises or fall. the system also include diagnostic test result, lab works and medications.
Around-the-Clock care for critical care patients
Critical care nurses are helping to monitor patients around-the-clock with "tele-health" technology.They use high resolution audio-visual systems that allow clinicians to see the patient and talk with other doctors, nurses and family members in the patient's room.They also use the electronic medical record system. Clinicians are alerted to serious changes in a patient's condition so they can act immedietely to address the problem. The electronic charting system also eliminates much of the bedside paperwork, allowing nurses to spend more time with patients.
This technology provides an added and higher level of care to help detect problems earlier and provide provide treatment faster. In turn, it reduces complications, shortens hospital stays and saves lives.
Medical Bar Coding
It ensures patients get the right dose of the right medication at the right time. You just need the patients medication and identification bracelet. The data is transferred to the pharmacy, as well as the EMRS.
Computerized Physician Ordering
It reduces time and handwritting errors, physicians electronically enter patient orders, including prescriptions and diagnostic tests, right at the bedside into a handheld computer.
Electronic Paper in the Emergency Department
It allows nurses to input patient information into a computer, eliminating handwriting errors and creating more accurate, detailed records. When the patient is discharged from the emergency department, she receives a printout of her prescriptions, discharge and medication instructions. If shes"s admitted, nurses send the patient information to the unit in which she is being admitted.
This system allows nurses to spend more time with patient and less time writing charts. it automatically records patient's vital signs in real time and alerts you when something rises or fall. the system also include diagnostic test result, lab works and medications.
Around-the-Clock care for critical care patients
Critical care nurses are helping to monitor patients around-the-clock with "tele-health" technology.They use high resolution audio-visual systems that allow clinicians to see the patient and talk with other doctors, nurses and family members in the patient's room.They also use the electronic medical record system. Clinicians are alerted to serious changes in a patient's condition so they can act immedietely to address the problem. The electronic charting system also eliminates much of the bedside paperwork, allowing nurses to spend more time with patients.
This technology provides an added and higher level of care to help detect problems earlier and provide provide treatment faster. In turn, it reduces complications, shortens hospital stays and saves lives.
Medical Bar Coding
It ensures patients get the right dose of the right medication at the right time. You just need the patients medication and identification bracelet. The data is transferred to the pharmacy, as well as the EMRS.
Computerized Physician Ordering
It reduces time and handwritting errors, physicians electronically enter patient orders, including prescriptions and diagnostic tests, right at the bedside into a handheld computer.
Electronic Paper in the Emergency Department
It allows nurses to input patient information into a computer, eliminating handwriting errors and creating more accurate, detailed records. When the patient is discharged from the emergency department, she receives a printout of her prescriptions, discharge and medication instructions. If shes"s admitted, nurses send the patient information to the unit in which she is being admitted.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
