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More than 30-million blood components are transfused annually in the U.S. But if blood types are mismatched, tra....

To effectively and safely participate in the administration of IV moderate sedation, RNs must be able to differe....

In recent years, the authority to administer medications has expanded to several healthcare disciplines, such as....

Over time, hospital clinicians become used to hearing an extensive number of alarms and tend to become desensiti....

In 2008, The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goal 3 (improve the safety of using medications) was exp....

Swallowing is a complex process that requires the coordinated action of muscles in the tongue, pharynx, and esop....

Postanesthesia patients often need continued intensive care that requires the nurse to possess critical thinking....

In 2003, The Joint Commission launched a certification program for primary stroke centers using the Brain Attack....

The Joint Commission and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services partnered in 2004 to create core measures ....

Medication error safety is an issue of ongoing importance and concern in the healthcare field. Despite significa....