This “CME” series of articles from JAMA Internal Medicine (Apr 22) concludes, “This simple prediction model identifies before discharge the risk of potentially avoidable 30-day readmission in medical patients. This score has potential to easily identify patients who may need … learn more
Nonemergency PCI at hospitals with or without on-site cardiac surgery
by jmiller on May 17, 2013concludes: “Nonemergency PCI procedures performed at hospitals in Massachusetts without on-site surgical services were noninferior to procedures performed at hospitals with on-site surgical services with respect to the 30-day and 1-year rates of clinical events.” (NEJM, April 18) Click here … learn more
The Nursing Workforce in an Era of Health Care Reform – NEJM April 18
by jmiller on May 17, 2013This “Perspective” article explains that the shortages that were projected have not materialize; rather, there appears to be a surge. Contributing factors include a combination of growing interest in nursing careers and the dynamic response of the educational sector has … learn more
Breaking News: Looser guidelines issued on prostate screening. Early detection of prostate cancer: AUA Guideline
by jmiller on May 10, 2013As reported in the New York Times on May 3rd, the American Urological Association has issued new guidelines concerning the early detection of prostate cancer. The Panel recommends against PSA screening in men under age 40 years; the Panel does … learn more
Segal named medical director of AAMC Heart Institute
by Medical Staff Office on May 9, 2013Jerry Segal, MD, FACC, has been appointed medical director of the AAMC Heart Institute.
Dr. Segal brings more than 20 years of experience in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. He is an innovator in the field of cardiology with more … learn more
AAMC Opens Patient-Centered Acute Care Geriatric Unit
by Medical Staff Office on May 9, 2013On May 2, AAMC held a ribbon-cutting for its Acute Care of the Elderly (ACE) unit. The ACE unit offers a specialized model of care for older, hospitalized patients with acute illness. The 30-bed unit is one of 13 in … learn more
Center for Healthcare Improvement
by Medical Staff Office on May 9, 2013The AAMC Center for Healthcare Improvement (CHI) was created in September 2012. Barry Meisenberg, MD, medical director of the DeCesaris Cancer Institute, was named as CHI’s founding director and also serves as Chair of Quality Improvement and Healthcare Systems Research.… learn more
AAMC’s Medical Surgical Unit receives patient safety award
by Medical Staff Office on May 9, 2013The medical surgical unit at Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) recently received a Circle of Honor Award from the Maryland Patient Safety Center. The Center recognizes hospitals and health systems for their progress in advancing a culture of safety for … learn more