Cleveland-based MetroHealth’s “Blood and Marrow Transplant” program is expanding and preparing to perform its first stem cell transplant later this month.
Category: Patient Experience
Columbia publishes '1st evidence' of link between patient safety climates, HAIs
What is being called “the first published evidence” of positive patient safety climates found to predict healthcare-associated infections and health outcomes was published April 12 in the American Journal of Infection Control.
Mississippi hospital not qualified to become burn center, report claims
Jackson-based University of Mississippi Medical Center has had its application to serve as a state burn center approved, but an April 12 Mississippi Today report claims its physicians are not currently certified under basic burn care standards.
Long COVID-19 in kids: 4 things to know
Physicians face numerous challenges in treating pediatric patients with long COVID-19, including doubts that the condition can affect children, according to an April 11 article from U.S. News & World Report.
Joint Commission issues safety alert on preventing surgical burns
In a quick safety advisory published April 10, The Joint Commission shared recommendations on how to prevent light source-related burns that can occur during laparoscopic or arthroscopic procedures.
Nickalus Children's creates 'undiagnosed diseases clinic'
Miami-based Nicklaus Children’s Hospital launched the Undiagnosed Diseases Clinic.
The rise of 'elective injuries'
The rise of platforms such as TikTok and Instagram has created a new enemy for hospital emergency departments: viral social media challenges.
Family complains of bugs, grime and dirt at Wisconsin Children's hospital
A Wisconsin family claims its daughter’s hospital room was filled with grime, dirt and bed bugs, CBS affiliate WDJT reported April 8.
COVID-19 can cross placenta, harm infants: Case study
A new case study found two infants born to mothers infected with COVID-19 suffered brain damage and offers the first direct evidence the SARS-CoV-2 virus can cross the placenta.
2 factors influence who receives advanced breathing support: 3 study notes
Denver-based University of Colorado researchers found that gender and income influence might influence who receives advanced pulmonary support.
