QUANTIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONAL LATEX AEROALLERGENS IN A MEDICAL CENTER

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 381-381
Author(s):  
Thomas Fischer
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Air Sampling ◽  
Personal Air Sampling ◽  
Increasing Risk ◽  
Allergen Content

Measures to control exposure to latex can be monitored by area and personal air sampling with immunochemical approaches. Because of the increasing risk to health care professionals exposed to latex, the use of gloves with low allergen content or powder-free gloves appear to be most effective in reducing latex aeroallergen levels.

Pharmacy Issues: Intravenous Drug Ordering

2001 ◽  
Vol 36 (3) ◽  
pp. 329-332
Author(s):  
Alicia S. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Ohio State University ◽  
Intravenous Drug ◽  
State University ◽  
Order Entry ◽  
The Status ◽  
Practical Information ◽  
The Ohio State University

This continuing feature will inform readers about the process of implementing, maintaining, and supporting prescriber computer order entry (PCOE) at the Ohio State University Medical Center. (By “prescribers,” we refer to health care professionals authorized to prescribe medications by their states.) Practical information on what worked and what failed will be provided, along with current updates on the status of PCOE at the Medical Center.

Pharmacy Issues: Weight-Based Dosing

2001 ◽  
Vol 36 (7) ◽  
pp. 790-791
Author(s):  
Alicia S. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Ohio State University ◽  
State University ◽  
Order Entry ◽  
The Status ◽  
Practical Information ◽  
The Ohio State University

This continuing feature will inform readers about the process of implementing, maintaining, and supporting prescriber computer order entry (PCOE) at the Ohio State University Medical Center. (By “prescribers,” we refer to health care professionals authorized to prescribe medications by their states.) Practical information on what worked and what failed will be provided, along with current updates on the status of PCOE at the Medical Center.

scholarly journals Curricular Development and Implementation of a Longitudinal Integrative Medicine Education Experience for Trainees and Health-Care Professionals at an Academic Medical Center

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 216495611983748 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne M Cutshall ◽  
Tejinder K Khalsa ◽  
Tony Y Chon ◽  
Sairey M Vitek ◽  
Stephanie D Clark ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Integrative Medicine ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Curricular Development ◽  
Medical Needs ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Prevention And Health Promotion

A growing number of patients and consumers are seeking integrative medicine (IM) approaches as a result of increasing complex medical needs and a greater emphasis on prevention and health promotion. Health-care professionals need to have knowledge of the evidence-based IM resources that are safe and available to patients. Medical institutions have acknowledged the need for education and training in various IM modalities and whole-health approaches in medical curricula. There is a strong need to develop and incorporate well-structured IM curricula across all levels of learning and practice within medicine. This article provides an example of the development, implementation, impact, and assessment of IM education curricula across all learner levels at a large academic medical center.

Bone marrow donation perceptions among healthcare workers: A follow-up study at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e18032-e18032
Author(s):  
Logan Roof ◽  
Rekha T. Chaudhary
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Donation Process ◽  
Bone Marrow Donation ◽  
Attending Physicians ◽  
Surrounding Bone

e18032 Background: It has been well-documented that there is a severe lack of participants enrolled in the National Bone Marrow Donor registry. Even those who are registered often decline to donate at a critical juncture in the donation process due to a wide variety of misconceptions. Health care professionals should be among the most educated about the bone marrow donation process as they will often be giving advice to potential donors. Methods: We conducted an anonymous online survey of medical students, residents, fellows, and attending physicians at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center to determine the common misconceptions surrounding bone marrow donation. Results: There were a total of 187 participants (73% medical students, 23% residents/fellows, 4% attending physicians). Fifty-one percent were already bone marrow donors, while 49% were not. Forty percent of respondents believe bone marrow biopsy is necessary for donation and 10% believe CT scans are done prior to donation. Twenty-eight percent responded that bone marrow is extracted under general anesthesia, 43% responded that it is extracted not under general anesthesia, 5% responded that it is extracted via central intravenous line, and 24% responded that it is extracted via peripheral intravenous line. Thirty percent responded that they are not bone marrow donors because bone marrow donation is painful, 12% because it involves surgery, 2% because it weakens the donor, 13% because it involves a lengthy recovery process, 3% because donors have to pay for donation, 1% because of ethnic/religious/cultural beliefs, while 39% have not had the opportunity to donate but would or are planning on it. Conclusions: The majority of allogeneic transplants are performed with peripherally collected bone marrow stem cells, however, most potential donors including health care professionals do not know this. We conclude that a great deal of education surrounding bone marrow donation is still needed among healthcare workers today. Educating health care workers is of the utmost importance as they will impart this knowledge to those considering donation. Future aims of this project are to develop an educational curriculum to address the most common misconceptions, particularly in medical students, as they are in the age group most targeted in bone marrow donation and they will be the future generation of physicians to educate patients on the process.

scholarly journals The Experience of Providing Physical Therapy in a Changing Health Care Environment

2002 ◽  
Vol 82 (7) ◽  
pp. 648-657 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary Blau ◽  
Sarah Bolus ◽  
Terrence Carolan ◽  
Daniel Kramer ◽  
Elizabeth Mahoney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Systemic Change ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Health Care Environment ◽  
Care Environment

Abstract Background and Purpose. The changes in the health care environment during the last decade have had an impact on the roles and responsibilities of all health care professionals. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the experience of staff physical therapists during a time of systemic change within a large urban academic medical center. Subjects and Methods. Participants were 5 physical therapists working in various clinical settings within the medical center. The participants were interviewed and asked the question “Over the past 4 years, there have been major changes in your work environment. What has it been like for you working as a clinician during this time of change?” Interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed to find thematic patterns of responses. Results. Four common themes emerged in which participants described experiencing loss of control, stress, discontent, and disheartenment. A fifth theme showed that despite these negative feelings, participants were able to “find the silver lining” in their daily work lives (ie, they were able to find positive aspects of their professional lives despite the perceived unpleasant changes with which they had to cope). Discussion and Conclusion. This study provides insight into the experiences of a group of staff physical therapists during a time of systemic change in their work environment. Although the themes reflect largely unsettling and negative experiences, there seems to be an underlying ability to find affirmative aspects of work.

scholarly journals Introduction of Ultrasound Simulation in Medical Education: Exploratory Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Selim Hani ◽  
Gihad Chalouhi ◽  
Zavi Lakissian ◽  
Rana Sharara-Chami
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
American University ◽  
Ultrasound Simulation

BACKGROUND Ultrasound is ubiquitous across all disciplines of medicine; it is one of the most commonly used noninvasive, painless diagnostic tools. However, not many are educated and trained well enough in its use. Ultrasound requires not only theoretical knowledge but also extensive practical experience. The simulated setting offers the safest environment for health care professionals to learn and practice using ultrasound. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to (1) assess health care professionals’ need for and enthusiasm toward practicing using ultrasound via simulation and (2) gauge their perception and acceptance of simulation as an integral element of ultrasound education in medical curricula. METHODS A day-long intervention was organized at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) to provide a free-of-charge interactive ultrasound simulation workshop—using CAE Vimedix high-fidelity simulator—for health care providers, including physicians, nurses, ultrasound technicians, residents, and medical students. Following the intervention, attendees completed an evaluation, which included 4 demographic questions and 16 close-ended questions based on a Likert scale agree-neutral-disagree. The results presented are based on this evaluation form. RESULTS A total of 41 participants attended the workshop (46% [19/41] physicians, 30% [12/41] residents, 19% [8/41] sonographers, and 5% [2/41] medical students), mostly from AUBMC (88%, 36/41), with an average experience of 2.27 (SD 3.45) years and 30 (SD 46) scans per attendee. Moreover, 15 out of 41 (36%) participants were from obstetrics and gynecology, 11 (27%) from internal medicine, 4 (10%) from pediatrics, 4 (10%) from emergency medicine, 2 (5%) from surgery and family medicine, and 5 (12%) were technicians. The majority of participants agreed that ultrasound provided a realistic setting (98%, 40/41) and that it allowed for training and identification of pathologies (88%, 36/41). Furthermore, 100% (41/41) of the participants agreed that it should be part of the curriculum either in medical school or residency, and most of the participants approved it for training (98%, 40/41) and teaching (98%, 40/41). CONCLUSIONS All attendees were satisfied with the intervention. There was a positive perception toward the use of simulation for training and teaching medical students and residents in using ultrasound, and there was a definite need and enthusiasm for its integration into curricula. Simulation offers an avenue not only for teaching but also for practicing the ultrasound technology by both medical students and health care providers.

Self-Perceived End-of-Life Care Competencies of Health-Care Providers at a Large Academic Medical Center

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (11) ◽  
pp. 1409-1416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcos Montagnini ◽  
Heather M. Smith ◽  
Deborah M. Price ◽  
Bidisha Ghosh ◽  
Linda Strodtman
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Academic Medical Center ◽  
Hospitalized Patients ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Academic Medical ◽  
Eol Care

Background: In the United States, most deaths occur in hospitals, with approximately 25% of hospitalized patients having palliative care needs. Therefore, the provision of good end-of-life (EOL) care to these patients is a priority. However, research assessing staff preparedness for the provision of EOL care to hospitalized patients is lacking. Objective: To assess health-care professionals’ self-perceived competencies regarding the provision of EOL care in hospitalized patients. Methods: Descriptive study of self-perceived EOL care competencies among health-care professionals. The study instrument (End-of-Life Questionnaire) contains 28 questions assessing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to the provision of EOL care. Health-care professionals (nursing, medicine, social work, psychology, physical, occupational and respiratory therapist, and spiritual care) at a large academic medical center participated in the study. Means were calculated for each item, and comparisons of mean scores were conducted via t tests. Analysis of variance was used to identify differences among groups. Results: A total of 1197 questionnaires was completed. The greatest self-perceived competency was in providing emotional support for patients/families, and the least self-perceived competency was in providing continuity of care. When compared to nurses, physicians had higher scores on EOL care attitudes, behaviors, and communication. Physicians and nurses had higher scores on most subscales than other health-care providers. Conclusions: Differences in self-perceived EOL care competencies were identified among disciplines, particularly between physicians and nurses. The results provide evidence for assessing health-care providers to identify their specific training needs before implementing educational programs on EOL care.

scholarly journals Introduction of Ultrasound Simulation in Medical Education: Exploratory Study

10.2196/13568 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. e13568
Author(s):  
Selim Hani ◽  
Gihad Chalouhi ◽  
Zavi Lakissian ◽  
Rana Sharara-Chami
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
American University ◽  
Ultrasound Simulation

Background Ultrasound is ubiquitous across all disciplines of medicine; it is one of the most commonly used noninvasive, painless diagnostic tools. However, not many are educated and trained well enough in its use. Ultrasound requires not only theoretical knowledge but also extensive practical experience. The simulated setting offers the safest environment for health care professionals to learn and practice using ultrasound. Objective This study aimed to (1) assess health care professionals’ need for and enthusiasm toward practicing using ultrasound via simulation and (2) gauge their perception and acceptance of simulation as an integral element of ultrasound education in medical curricula. Methods A day-long intervention was organized at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC) to provide a free-of-charge interactive ultrasound simulation workshop—using CAE Vimedix high-fidelity simulator—for health care providers, including physicians, nurses, ultrasound technicians, residents, and medical students. Following the intervention, attendees completed an evaluation, which included 4 demographic questions and 16 close-ended questions based on a Likert scale agree-neutral-disagree. The results presented are based on this evaluation form. Results A total of 41 participants attended the workshop (46% [19/41] physicians, 30% [12/41] residents, 19% [8/41] sonographers, and 5% [2/41] medical students), mostly from AUBMC (88%, 36/41), with an average experience of 2.27 (SD 3.45) years and 30 (SD 46) scans per attendee. Moreover, 15 out of 41 (36%) participants were from obstetrics and gynecology, 11 (27%) from internal medicine, 4 (10%) from pediatrics, 4 (10%) from emergency medicine, 2 (5%) from surgery and family medicine, and 5 (12%) were technicians. The majority of participants agreed that ultrasound provided a realistic setting (98%, 40/41) and that it allowed for training and identification of pathologies (88%, 36/41). Furthermore, 100% (41/41) of the participants agreed that it should be part of the curriculum either in medical school or residency, and most of the participants approved it for training (98%, 40/41) and teaching (98%, 40/41). Conclusions All attendees were satisfied with the intervention. There was a positive perception toward the use of simulation for training and teaching medical students and residents in using ultrasound, and there was a definite need and enthusiasm for its integration into curricula. Simulation offers an avenue not only for teaching but also for practicing the ultrasound technology by both medical students and health care providers.

Pharmacy Issues: Unique IV Drug Ordering—Epidural Anesthesia

2001 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 563-565
Author(s):  
Alicia S. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Epidural Anesthesia ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Ohio State University ◽  
State University ◽  
Order Entry ◽  
The Status ◽  
Practical Information ◽  
The Ohio State University

This continuing feature will inform readers about the process of implementing, maintaining, and supporting prescriber computer order entry (PCOE) at the Ohio State University Medical Center. (By “prescribers,” we refer to health care professionals authorized to prescribe medications by their states.) Practical information on what worked and what failed will be provided, along with current updates on the status of PCOE at the Medical Center.

Quality and Operations Improvement: Order Set Development and Maintenance

2002 ◽  
Vol 37 (7) ◽  
pp. 765-769 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alicia S. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Ohio State University ◽  
State University ◽  
Order Entry ◽  
The Status ◽  
Practical Information ◽  
The Ohio State University ◽  
Computerized Prescriber Order Entry

This continuing feature will inform readers about the process of implementing, maintaining, and supporting computerized prescriber order entry (CPOE) at the Ohio State University Medical Center. (By “prescribers,” we refer to health care professionals authorized to prescribe medications by their states.) Practical information on what worked and what failed will be provided, along with current updates on the status of CPOE at the Medical Center.

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