Pneumonia Immunization PDF Relevant EPIC orders: PPSV23 =’Pneumococcal Polysaccharide PPSV-23’ = ‘Pneumovax’ = ‘IMM53’ PCV13 = ‘Pneumocococcal Conjugate PCV 13’ = ‘Prevnar-13’ = ‘IMM78’ Please link to appropriate diagnosis: 1. ‘need for prophylactic vaccination against strep pneumococcus’ (Z23) added to Quick Dx section 2. also associate relevant diagnosis (asthma, copd, chronic immunosuppression) if <65 […]
Centesis using wall suction
For your future reference I have uploaded a powerpoint presentation illustrating how to use wall suction for paracentesis or thoracentesis, when vacutainers are not available. As you may recall, this topic was discussed at a staff meeting some time ago. It came up recently for me so I thought it would be useful to share with you. […]
Friday talks: Fill out the survey to receive credit for attendance
Just a reminder that starting this friday, CME credit for attendance will be given after the survey is completed. Prior to this, attendance was recorded before any surveys were done. For this reason, Sue will be submitting the signatures on mondays to give everyone enough time to complete the survey
Clinical talks are now available on Youtube
Prior talks are now located on Youtube. In the future, this page will list each talk with subject, presenter and date. For now, please visit the youtube page. Thank you to Erics for uploading them and Kamran for creating the youtube page.
Clinical Talks
Prior talks and presentations are now located on Youtube. Please visit the youtube page. and enjoy the interesting and informative presentations.
Predicting risk of postoperative pulmonary complications
Mike L. developed a calculator in excel for helping to estimate risk of postop complications. I will turn this into an online calculator at some point, but in the meantime use the excel sheet.
Lung cancer screening – information for patients
The National Cancer Institute has developed a guide for patients and clinicians to review the data from the NLST to facilitate communication about the benefits and harms of screening. Summing from the table and extrapolating from the study results here are some possible talking points: – Mortality is decreased by 20% relative to cxr alone over a […]
Asthma Control Test (ACT) – How to enter values and import this into a clinic note
1. Within Visit Navigator: More Activities> Documentation Flowsheets 2. Add the Asthma Adult Control Test to the Doc Flowsheet 3. Fill out the Asthma Adult Control Test 4. To add this test to your notes, highlight all of the cells and then right click. Select New Note: 5. The Flowsheet Notes box will appear, click […]
MICU Quality Rounds Update – New format starting on Monday, October 6
In an effort to improve the quality of care across all of our ICU pods, we have been performing a trial of multi-disciplinary “Quality Rounds.” Based upon the most recent feedback from all the caregiver disciplines, efficiency of quality rounds has been a concern. At the most recent ICU collaborative meeting, we decided to modify […]
MICU Collaborative: September 2014
– Infection Control Year-to-date BSI are approaching total for last year. This will be reviewed at ICC. More to follow. – MICU Visiting Hour Pilot Targetting start date on Nov 1st. Patient Support Advocate (PSA) will be identified who can be present 24/7. More specifics/education to follow. Interviewing for attendants to manage waiting room and […]