Clinical Observations and Notes

To keep the lines of communication open on a more frequent basis, Our Medical Director will share important information with you via the website. The first “Clinical Observations and Notes” covers the topics of anticoagulation, the flu season, and physician notification.

• August 2, 2006 Edition - Alarm Complacency and Patient Safety
• April 28, 2004 Edition - Aids And Long Term Care
• February 24, 2004 Edition - Nursing Home Readmissions After Gastrointestinal Illness
• February 20, 2004 Edition - Gastroenteritis Outbreak and Precautions
• January 2004 Edition - Advice for Physicians Regarding Regulatory Compliance
• November 15, 2003 Edition - The FDA has just provided information about the possible toxic effects of Blue Dye. All health professionals should read this important information.
• October 20, 2003 Edition - Updated Interim Domestic Guidelines for Triage and Disposition of Patients Who May Have Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). from the CDC
• September 1, 2003 Edition - Ten Things to do Before Flu Season
• July 1, 2003 Edition - Searching for Contraband
• November 27, 2002 Edition – Physician Responsibility and the Health Care Decision Act
• August 23, 2002 Edition - Principles for Medical Director Clinical Review
• August 23, 2002 Edition - Survey Process for Medical Director and Attending Physician Review
• July 24, 2002 Edition - Patient Rights and Advanced Directives
• March 1, 2002 Edition – Anticoagulation, Flu Season, and Physician Notification