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Because infectious diseases can spread very quickly--especially in the close quarters of a jail--it is important for correctional officers and staff to be able to recognize the early signs and [...]

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes skin to thicken and tighten. For some patients, it also causes life-threatening damage to internal organs. Although there's no cure for the [...]

Cryosurgery is an important alternate treatment for some patients diagnosed with prostate and liver metastasis cancer The procedure, its benefits and side effects, and implications for nurses are discussed., Cancers of the prostate and liver are associated with significant mortality rates and treatment-associated morbidity. Consequently, developing methods to destroy and prevent the spread of cancer cells while preserving the [...]

Change marks the health care environment of the 1990s and 'total quality management' (TQM) can help health care organizations accept and manage change. TQM's overall aim is the creation of a work environment that encourages employee creation of new or improved ways of meeting customer needs. TQM principles can also be a system for creating clinical pathways because TQM encompasses all disciplines caring for a particular patient population. The clinical pathway process integrates TQM principles to provide well-organized, accountable health care services.

The article discusses the promotion of culture of patient safety inside the correctional facility in the U.S., wherein the Institute of Medicine mentions in 2001 that building a safer environment for patients and employees help reduce injuries. It mentions that to follow infection control standards in the facility can create a culture of safety and prevent the spread of disease.

Presents letters to the editor referencing articles and topics discussed in previous issues. "The Fear of Gay Marriage," which focused on the fear of love; "The Ideological Roots of Christian Zionism," which discussed the dangers and obstacles that face liberal and progressive movements in the U.S.; "Reforming Capitalism," which focused on a move for a New Bottom Line.

Elderly patients with hip fractures have many medical, physical, and psychosocial challenges. Their care can become complex and require the integration of various disciplines. In this article, the author describes and explains the hip fracture preoperative assessment tool that contains various “red flag” Indicators and tools used for data collection. The case manager can use this tool to assess patients before surgery and appropriately plan for discharge. Outcome results are discussed, including functional status, length of stay, and costs.