As we see further advances in medical care, we may see innovative ways to reduce hospital infections in patients who are critically ill. Hand washing still remains a critical infection control measure. I personally believe that the use of digital alerts can significantly help reduce the risks for infections in the hospital. More hospitals will be incorporating electronic health records (EHRs) and computerized order entry (CPOE) as they leverage ARRA funds.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Reducing deadly infections in the hospital
As we see further advances in medical care, we may see innovative ways to reduce hospital infections in patients who are critically ill. Hand washing still remains a critical infection control measure. I personally believe that the use of digital alerts can significantly help reduce the risks for infections in the hospital. More hospitals will be incorporating electronic health records (EHRs) and computerized order entry (CPOE) as they leverage ARRA funds.
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