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Handy ‘MasSpec Pen’ collection could help detect opioids from the skin

The Stitch

This technology for rapid, non-invasive toxicology screening could allow for earlier intervention for patients at risk for drug overdose or in need of substance use treatment. The post Handy ‘MasSpec Pen’ collection could help detect opioids from the skin appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.

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6 Benefits of Standardizing Medical Equipment in Healthcare

CME Corp

For acute care hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), the consistency of medical equipment can directly affect patient outcomes, staff efficiency, operational costs, and regulatory compliance. These days standardization is no longer just a buzz word; it is a shift in mindset. Think about it, when a nurse reaches for a defibrillator in an emergency, they need to know exactly how to use it, without any guesswork.

Nurse 52
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How Travel Nurses Can Adjust Quickly to a New Facility

Triage Staffing

Starting at a new facility or unit as an allied traveler or travel nurse can feel like the first day of school—every 13 weeks. You’re figuring out the facility layout, learning names, adapting to policies and trying to give excellent patient care all at once. Sound overwhelming? Don’t worry. With the right approach, you can go from “new traveler” to “part of the team” faster than you think.

Nurse 52