Monthly Archives: July 2009

2008 State Snapshots Available

The 2008 State Snapshots gives state specific information on overall health care quality.  The information for each state shows the strengths and weaknesses and suggestions for improvement in the following categories:

Acute, Chronic, and Preventive Care
Settings of Care such as Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Care by Clinical Area in areas such as Cancer, Diabetes, and Maternal [...]

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New Nursing Reference Center Feature

Nursing Reference Center has a new tab labeled Skills & Procedures.  This section has clinical papers detailing the necessary steps to achieve proficiency in specific nursing tasks and procedures.  Details include:

A clear definition of each skill
Why the skill should be performed
What nurses need to know
How to perform the skill, and more!

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