The American Journal of Medicine

Hand Hygiene Alone with Alcohol Rubs Won't Keep Patients Safe from Resistant Organisms, But Effective Innovation Has Arrived, Report Stethoscope Hygiene Experts

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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A team of stethoscope hygiene experts came to a sobering conclusion: "We can't wash our way out of this".

Key Points: 
  • A team of stethoscope hygiene experts came to a sobering conclusion: "We can't wash our way out of this".
  • "Stethoscope hygiene standards are not only failing healthcare providers and vulnerable patients but are also symbolic of a race that we are currently losing to alcohol tolerant pathogens", says Dhand.
  • "The data are very consistent that stethoscope diaphragms are potentially as contaminated as our fingertips, and they cannot be effectively cleaned between patients.
  • "We have established that this technology effectively breaks transmission of all contaminants and pathogens, including alcohol resistant bacteria", Torriani continues.

Prescription Pickup Rates 3.2 Percentage Points Higher with Surescripts Real-Time Prescription Benefit, Saving Patients an Average of $38 Per Prescription

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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The fill rate for the Real-Time Prescription Benefit group was 8.09 percentage points higher, while the cancellation rate was 5.5 percentage points lower.

Key Points: 
  • The fill rate for the Real-Time Prescription Benefit group was 8.09 percentage points higher, while the cancellation rate was 5.5 percentage points lower.
  • Similarly, Priyank Patel, owner of Felicity Pharmacy in New York City, reported in May 2022 that Surescripts Real-Time Prescription Benefit led to 50-70% more prescriptions being filled across his three pharmacies.
  • In June 2022, prescribers using Real-Time Prescription Benefit saved patients an average of $38.70 per prescription.
  • At Surescripts, we align healthcare organizations across the nation and give healthcare professionals the trusted insights they need to serve patients.

GE Healthcare Introduces Wireless Patient Monitoring Solution to Help Clinicians Detect Early Patient Deterioration

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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With most hospitals around the world currently relying on manual spot-checks to monitor patient vitals, GE Healthcare unveils Portrait Mobile3, a wireless patient monitoring system that enables continuous monitoring throughout a patients stay.

Key Points: 
  • With most hospitals around the world currently relying on manual spot-checks to monitor patient vitals, GE Healthcare unveils Portrait Mobile3, a wireless patient monitoring system that enables continuous monitoring throughout a patients stay.
  • Early detection of patient deterioration may help reduce length of stay and intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and improve patient outcomes4.
  • Patient mobility may help improve patient outcomes and reduce length of stay, which may lower costs and elevate patient satisfaction10.
  • GE Healthcare is the $17.7 billion healthcare business of GE (NYSE: GE).

Foresight Diagnostics Establishes Scientific Advisory Board with Appointment of Sandra Horning, M.D.

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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AURORA, Colo., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foresight Diagnostics today announced the appointment of Sandra Horning, M.D., FACP, FASCO, to its newly established Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).

Key Points: 
  • AURORA, Colo., Jan. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foresight Diagnostics today announced the appointment of Sandra Horning, M.D., FACP, FASCO, to its newly established Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
  • Sandra has been at the forefront of biopharmaceutical innovation for many years, and brings significant experience and insight to our team, said Jake Chabon, Ph.D., co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Foresight Diagnostics.
  • We look forward to Sandras contributions to Foresight as we realize our vision for improved patient care.
  • Dr. Horning is a co-founder and board member of EQRx and currently serves on the Boards of Directors at Gilead Sciences, Moderna and Olema Oncology.

New Study: During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Hospital Workers Improved Heart Health and Quality of Life With a Plant-Based Diet

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Friday, November 12, 2021
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A plant-based diet helped hospital workers improve their heart health and quality of life at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine .

Key Points: 
  • A plant-based diet helped hospital workers improve their heart health and quality of life at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine .
  • During the 12-week intervention phase, participants followed a low-fat plant-based diet, along with weekly classes with detailed instruction and cooking demonstrations.
  • Researchers measured hospital workers body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar at the beginning and end of each phase of the study.
  • Despite workplace stresses and the greatly added stress of the pandemic, general quality of life and the overall satisfaction with the diet increased during the plant-based phase.

Mental and Nervous Long-Term Disability Claims for Healthcare Professionals Jumped Significantly in 2020

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021
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Mental and Nervous disability claims filed in 2020 (11.5% of total claims) reflected an 85.8% increase over those filed in 2019 (6.7% of total claims).

Key Points: 
  • Mental and Nervous disability claims filed in 2020 (11.5% of total claims) reflected an 85.8% increase over those filed in 2019 (6.7% of total claims).
  • A 2020 North Carolina State University study found that on average, healthcare professionals reported enough symptoms of depression to be diagnosed with clinical depression.
  • According to the tally of long-term disability claims submitted in 2020 by healthcare professionals insured by MGIS, the top five reasons for filing the claims were:
    (tie) Nervous System (Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
    "The increased incidence of mental health disabilities last year highlights the importance of comprehensive disability insurance for healthcare professionals," Brunken explained.
  • MGIS is a leading national insurance program manager that builds and manages specialized insurance programs for healthcare professionals.