Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Mumps cases near 6,000, prompting new U.S. advice on shots
The U.S. CDC counts nearly 6,000 mumps cases this year, 84 percent of them in six midwestern states, leading an advisory group to update MMR vaccination recommendations. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended targeting people “without adequate evidence of immunity.” Reuters
Physical fitness pyramid to join […]
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Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Christine A. Trisch, RN, BSN, CCM, from HealthPlus of Michigan, shares views and best practices on various topics:
What do you think the number-one prevention method is to reduce multi-drug resistance in healthcare settings?
Answer: The number one prevention method to prevent/reduce drug resistance is to teach our patients the correct way to take the antibiotics that […]
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Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006
I hope you all had a good week. As we were all hard at work, the Board of Directors of the Case Management Society of America met in Washington, D.C., for the Fall Board Meeting. While in D.C., many members of the board were able to visit with their representatives and senators. In addition, the […]
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Posted on Monday, October 23, 2006
This week, we’re introducing a new, interactive feature to Across My Desk. Please be sure to read Anne’s weekly editorial for details on how to respond — and how you can win a special prize for sharing your thoughts with me and other Across My Desk readers!
300 Million and Growing
The United States’ population has officially […]
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Posted on Monday, October 23, 2006
As I researched this week’s Across My Desk, I came across a number of articles on topics that have a direct impact on the practice of case management. With this in mind, I have added a new feature to this week’s Across My Desk that lets you contribute your thoughts on the issues that affect […]
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