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Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA, and a panel of pharmacists exploring explore pharmacist roles in myelofibrosis care, treatment challenges, patient outcomes, and pharmacist responsibilities within interdisciplinary teams.
1. A supervised walking program was associated with reduced discharge rates to skilled-nursing facilities (SNF) from a Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital. 2. The supervised walking program did not result in a reduced length of hospital stay or a lower number of inpatient falls. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Inactivity during hospitalization has been
E-Mail DALLAS, March 11, 2021 -- As integral members of stroke treatment teams, nurses coordinate patient assessment and collaborate care among multiple health care professionals to facilitate the best possible outcomes for patients with acute ischemic stroke. Nurses also advocate for patients and their caregivers to ensure they receive appropriate information and education to successfully navigate phases of treatment in the hospital and after discharge. A series of three new Scientific Statements, "Care of the Patient With Acute Ischemic Stroke," from the American Heart Association, publis...