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Roche debuts smart glucose monitor for hospital use

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In trials, the Glucommander algorithm has been shown to reduce severe low blood sugar episodes, shorten hospital stays and prevent hospital re-admissions. cobas pulse also features a camera to record images that can be incorporated into patient notes and scan barcodes, and a secure login system to help safeguard patient data. .

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Pharmacy services in emergency departments: a comprehensive approach to improve patient care

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But now, a group of Spanish pharmacists and emergency medicine specialists have issued a joint declaration to streamline understanding and improve patient care. The number of clinical pharmacists involved in patient care in emergency departments (EDs) in Europe has increased significantly in recent years.

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STAT+: UnitedHealth discontinues a controversial brand amid scrutiny of algorithmic care denials

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The move also encapsulates how UnitedHealth is pushing to control every piece of patient care outside of the hospital and distancing itself from the aspects that have generated controversy.

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Top tips for effective digital transformation and closed loop medicines management

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

S erious adverse drug events are unfortunately common in hospitals and can occur across all stages of the medication delivery process. In todays healthcare landscape, hospital pharmacists face a multitude of challenges that impact patient care, including operational inefficiencies, workforce shortages and compromised medication safety.

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Penicillin allergy delabelling: A multidisciplinary approach for improved patient care

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Penicillin allergy is a common concern in healthcare settings, impacting patient safety, antimicrobial stewardship and successful infection treatment. In developed countries, between five and 15% patients carry a penicillin allergy label , and patients receive a penicillin allergy label by their third birthday in approximately 75% of cases.

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Share your latest project to inspire colleagues and improve best practice in hospital pharmacy

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Our aim at Hospital Pharmacy Europe , is to support patient care and improve outcomes by sharing inspirational examples of best practice from across the UK and Europe and thats where you come in. And if youre just starting out on the project and would like to document the process with us, let us know!

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Why Is Nobody Using Your Guidelines? – Insights On Designing Useful Guidelines For Infectious Diseases

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which has to do with antimicrobial stewardship programs in hospitals. One great thing The Joint Commission includes in their update is element of performance 10 (which is new) and requires hospitals to allocate financial resources for staffing and information technology to support the antibiotic stewardship program.

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