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Bypassing the SICU May Improve Patient Outcomes
October 19, 2018
Article
Smilow Cancer Hospital tested sending patients directly from the post–anesthesia care unit (PACU) to the surgical oncology unit after head and neck surgery to reduce length of stay, postoperative complications, and readmission rates of patients.
Oncology Nurses in Fund-Raising
April 09, 2018
Article
The call bell light in room 12-204 was the first to go off at the crack of dawn, breaking the serene silence of the floor. “I need to shower so I can see the race!” the patient exclaimed.
Message Delivered? Assessing the Effectiveness of Patient Education Interactions
May 24, 2017
Article
Effective communication can impact patient outcomes, and the patient perspective is critical in assessing these professional communicational skills.
Mindfulness-Based Solutions for Healthcare Professionals
February 11, 2017
Article
Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven took on a program to assess the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress relief (MBSR) in patients with cancer.
Starting at "Zero" - Achieving Hospice and Palliative Care Certification
September 22, 2016
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Leaders from Yale Smilow saw an opportunity to create an educational program to facilitate certification of inpatient and outpatient nurses in hospice and palliative care.
Urgent Visit Program Aims to Reduce ED Admissions
March 23, 2016
Article
Educating, raising awareness, and implementing an urgent visit program can reduce emergency department use and number of hospitalizations.