Articles: intensive-care-units.
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Critical care medicine · Jun 1998
Editorial Comment Comparative StudyOutcome of septic shock: location, location, location.
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To determine variations among hospitals in use of intensive care units (ICUs) for patients with low severity of illness. ⋯ A large proportion of patients admitted to the ICU have a low probability of death and do not receive ICU-specific interventions. Rates of low-severity admissions varied among hospitals. The development and implementation of protocols to target ICU care to patients most likely to benefit may decrease the number of low-severity ICU admissions and improve the cost-effectiveness of ICU care.
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To examine the profile and hospital costs of head injury patients admitted to the Waikato Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU). ⋯ The New Zealand epidemic of head injuries continues to consume large amounts of the health money and produce major social costs.
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Acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs) entering the current job market or relocating must be able to sell their personal and professional attributes to potential employers. In many areas, health care providers may be unfamiliar with the scope of practice and competencies of an ACNP. As a result, ACNPs will be required to educate potential employers as they simultaneously negotiate for a position. ⋯ An attitude that projects an unwavering belief in the value and benefits of the ACNP can enhance the negotiator's position and improve the chances for success. Creating the proposal and developing attitudes for success can be accomplished through an organized process of preparing for negotiations. The purpose of this article is to describe the attitude needed for success, the steps in preparing for negotiation, and the development of an ACNP proposal.