Archive for the ‘Dermatology’ Category

Maricopa Integrated Health System Reports 90 Percent Reduction In Pressure Ulcers

Saturday, June 13th, 2009
A retrospective analysis conducted by clinicians at Maricopa Integrated Health System (MIHS) found that a protocol of care using a standardized algorithm with advanced products reduced the prevalence of pressure ulcers by 90 percent, according to data presented this week at the 41st Annual Conference of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses (WOCN) Society.

Dermatology Telephone Triage Risky, Guidelines For Safe Practice Offered

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Telephone triage is an important piece of any medical practice, including dermatology. Risk is involved with these calls, as sometimes patients don't provide enough information or the person answering calls is unqualified. Telephone triage in a dermatology practice involves these same risks; however, it is unlike other specialty practices. Dermatology is a visual specialty, and diagnosing a lesion over the phone is next to impossible.

Dermatology Nursing Institute 1st Annual Congress Slated For September

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Date: September 25-27, 2009 Location: Marriott Wardham Park Hotel, Washington, DC Dermatology nurses, from novice to expert, will gather for the Dermatology Nursing Institute (DNI) 1st Annual Congress, September 25-27, 2009, in Washington, DC.

Dermatology Telephone Triage Risky, Guidelines For Safe Practice Offered

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Telephone triage is an important piece of any medical practice, including dermatology. Risk is involved with these calls, as sometimes patients don't provide enough information or the person answering calls is unqualified. Telephone triage in a dermatology practice involves these same risks; however, it is unlike other specialty practices. Dermatology is a visual specialty, and diagnosing a lesion over the phone is next to impossible.

Dermatology Nursing Institute 1st Annual Congress Slated For September

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Date: September 25-27, 2009 Location: Marriott Wardham Park Hotel, Washington, DC Dermatology nurses, from novice to expert, will gather for the Dermatology Nursing Institute (DNI) 1st Annual Congress, September 25-27, 2009, in Washington, DC.