A new partnership between technology company Circadia Health and 77 skilled nursing facilities operated by Ciena Healthcare aims to significantly improve preventive care and reduce preventable rehospitalizations.
AI model for early prediction of sepsis improves outcomes
Jan 31, 2024
Benefits include a significant reduction in mortality and a significant increase in sepsis bundle compliance.
Acute hospital care at home shows promise for medically complex patients
Jan 08, 2024
At 30 days after discharge, the mortality rate was 3.2% and skilled nursing facility use rate was 2.6%.
Limited English proficiency not linked to sepsis mortality overall
Jan 05, 2024
In a subgroup analysis, limited English proficiency was associated with increased mortality among the non-Hispanic white subgroup.
Researchers hopeful that AI screening tools can help prevent septic shock among residents
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 13, 2023
Researchers are optimistic about the scalability of AI screening tools for preventing sepsis and septic shock among long-term care residents.
Massive joint-replacement recall could increase care burden for affected seniors
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 30, 2023
A recall of defective artificial joints has put more than 100,000 older adults’ health in flux and could result in costly new surgeries.
In-hospital mortality evaluated for SARS-CoV-2-linked sepsis
Oct 04, 2023
March 2020 to November 2022 saw a decline in crude in-hospital mortality for SARS-CoV-2-linked sepsis from 33.4 to 14.9%.
Early infection detection device, newly OK’d for broader markets, could be ‘game changer’ for seniors,...
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 06, 2023
The US Food and Drug Administration gave clearance recently for a wearable device whose software capabilities are designed to detect early signs of infection.
Factors ID’d that increase risk for mechanical ventilation with sepsis
Sep 01, 2023
Risk factors change depending on time from diagnosis and comorbidities, however.
Opportunities exist for improving hospital-based sepsis programs with new CDC guidance
Aug 28, 2023
73% of hospitals have a committee that monitors and reviews sepsis care, with prevalence varying by hospital size.