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Magnet Hospitals: Indicator of Quality? Part 2

The process of becoming designated as a Magnet hospital is an arduous one. Compliance in meeting the Magnet Standards of Care and Standards of Professional Performance must be documented. It is then decided if the organizational overview and measurement criteria … Continue reading

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Magnet Hospitals: Indicator of Quality? Part 1

How good is a hospital and its nursing staff? Does it have Magnet status? The Magnet Recognition ProgramĀ® was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to recognize healthcare organizations that provide nursing excellence. The program also provides a … Continue reading

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What’s a medical error? Part 1 by Pat Iyer

I was talking to my son and his girlfriend about medical errors and he asked me to define them. Here are some cases we have handled. * the hospitalized patient who was alert, oriented, and ambulatory until the nurse administered … Continue reading

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