Background: Since the OIG report in July 2013 and issuance of the 2MN rule in August of 2013 there have been clarifications and changes in the regulations as they pertain to Observation status. Hospitals are challenged ...

Background: A sternal surgical site infection is a preventable post-operative complication that has implications including increased patient mortality, and increased hospital length of stay and healthcare costs. Improving ...

Diabetic retinopathy is a serious complication of diabetes and can lead to severe vision loss and blindness. Dilated eye exams can lead to early detection, treatment and preventing any further progression of eye disease. ...

Although the negative effects of adult delirium are widely known, minimal literature exists regarding the effects of delirium on pediatric patient outcomes. It is thought that adult and pediatric patients with delirium ...

Over-diagnosis of pediatric asthma has become problematic for accurate diagnosis and management. This study will evaluate spirometry testing in currently diagnosed pediatric asthma patients within the primary care setting. ...

Background: The incidence of neonatal abdominal wall defects, such as gastroschisis, has been increasing. There remains a need for best practice guideline for postsurgical care.|Purpose: The purpose of this quality improvement ...

Childhood obesity is a rising epidemic in the United States. This clinical problem has become a significant public health concern as associated comorbidities contribute to its economic and social burden. Primary care ...

Oxygen is the most common drug used in the medical management of preterm infants. Nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are primarily responsible for responding to oxygen saturation (SpO2) alarms and titrating ...

The traditional model of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has separated babies from their mothers after delivery to receive intensive care in a different unit. This has the potential to increase parental anxiety and ...

Pediatric patients with central lines are at a higher risk for Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infections (CLABSIs), which increases their risk for other consequences such as longer hospital stays, risk for prolonged ...