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Ebola Situation Report
No confirmed cases of Ebola virus disease (EVD) were reported in the week to 3 January. On 29 December, WHO declared that human-to-human transmission of Ebola virus has ended in Guinea, after the completion of 42 days with zero cases since the last person confirmed to have EVD received a second consecutive negative blood test for Ebola virus RNA. Guinea has now entered a 90-day period of heightened surveillance. Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have all now succeeded in interrupting human-to-human transmission linked to the original outbreak in West Africa. Human-to-human transmission linked to the most recent cluster of cases…
More Than Just a Stinky Situation
A pet getting skunked is something we hope never happens. Did you know skunk spray is more than a stinky fluid? Skunk spray toxicity can be lethal!
5 situations when you should get a second opinion
While you can seek a second opinion for any condition, there are five situations when it can be especially valuable.
4 Ways to Find a Doctor Who's Right for You
If consumers are trying to find a doctor they can trust, Consumer Reports has 4 key strategies—they're backed by research or use information from professional organizations.
Does FMLA Offer Coverage for a Sick Pet?
The Family Medical Leave Act was created to help employees deal with difficult family situations that require more than just a few days away from work. Family obligations can be time-consuming and affect an employee’s frame of mind, so lawmakers designed FMLA to offer job protection for those who need to step away and deal with a problem.
Seizures in Pets: How to Handle the Situation
Do you know what you would do if your pet ever had a seizure? Keep reading to learn how to handle seizures in pets, so that you can be prepared. You never know when you might need to know what to do.
How to Deal with a Traumatic Situation at Work
At some point in every nurse’s career, they will experience a traumatic situation such as a hemorrhage, code blue, or even the death of a patient. It is important to know how to deal with the aftermath of this type of event so you can begin the healing process. Failing to take care of yourself …
Patient safety is key with Ebola, but are nurses safe, too?
Patient safety is a priority with infectious diseases, but hospitals are unprepared to contain isolation patients and keep their clinical staff from harm.
Why we avoid ‘sudden death’ situations
When facing a risk of immediate failure, people often avoid it, even if it improves the odds of success.
How to Assess Your Emergency Situation with Pets
There have been more devastating natural disasters across the country than ever before — and they’re not stopping anytime soon. From fires in the West to hurricanes in the East and other emergency situations like tornadoes popping up in between, Americans are constantly on high alert. How to keep the whole family safe — including pets — is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Being prepared to evacuate with your dog or your cat is the first step. Assessing your situation is…
Alignment Tips For When The Situation Gets Tough
The following are alignment tips and how to avoid problems that could impede your ability to easily obtain an excellent alignment.
Safety tips for your pets during emergency situations
It's something you never want to think about, an emergency situation. You might have an escape plan, but what about your furry friend?
How to Defuse Red Alert Situations With Upset Patients
When you have a patient who's scared, angry, stressed, or otherwise upset, you need to keep calm yourself before you can begin to calm them down.
How bad reporting on statins may have led thousands to quit their meds
The controversial coverage seemed to spark an honest conversation about the drugs.
What to Do Before You Get to the Vet in 12 Emergency Dog Situations
Some health crises need immediate veterinary attention, but your attention is also crucial.
Is This Your Situation: Concerned About Being Too Sick to Make Decisions?
It's helpful if you can let your doctors know in advance what you want to happen if you can't speak for yourself. An Advance Health Care Directive lays out who you want to speak for you and what kind of treatments you want. In this way, you are prepared before health care decisions need to be made<br>You can make an Advance Directive if you are 18 years or older and capable of making your own medical decisions. You can choose an adult…
Active Shooter Situation: How Nurses Can Prepare Themselves
Being mentally prepared will help nurses to take action immediately on the “Run, Hide, Fight” continuum and could save your own and other’s lives.
7 Tips for First-Time Pet Owners Bringing Home a Dog or a Cat
In this helpful primer, Consumer Reports helps first-time pet owners bringing home a dog or a cat take some of the pain out of pet ownership.
How Physicians Lead in Clinical vs. Non-Clinical Situations
Physician Leadership Elements Transcend All Environments focuses on the aspects of compassionate communication, including listening attentively, demonstratin...
Is Your Life Situation Affecting Your Health?
HYANNIS – You may have heard the term ‘population health’ coming up in discussions around healthcare. Population health is exactly what it sounds like – keeping the entire population of a reg…
4 Benefits of Leveraging Real-Time Situational Awareness in Healthcare |
New white paper from Amplion Clinical Communications outlines four key benefits of key benefits of leveraging real-time situational awareness in healthcare.
