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January 01, 2017 - While this intervention did not reduce safety incidents like pressure ulcers or falls , it did identify … March 13, 2024
Patient and caregiver perspectives on causes and prevention of ambulatory
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November 16, 2022 - March 10, 2010
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Systems approach to suicide prevention: strengthening culture, practice,
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August 22, 2013 - of culture comes from the Rhode Island intensive care
unit (ICU) collaborative that worked on the prevention … because they are able to do the basics
every time, like turning patients every 60 minutes to avoid pressure … ulcers, using a central line checklist, or
washing their hands frequently.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/web-mm/hospital-acquired-diabetic-ketoacidosis
October 28, 2020 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 37.3 million Americans have diabetes … Risk factors and prevention strategies for diabetic ketoacidosis in people with established type 1 diabetes … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/841567/psn-pdf
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