All Articles
-
Adverse Events in the ICU: Are We Aiming at the Wrong Target?
Several studies the last decade have revealed that errors and adverse events are common in the ICU. Errors have become the norm rather than the exception in most ICUs—for physicians as well as nurses. Efforts have been made to prevent errors and adverse events from occurring, but evidence showing that preventive measures are effective is scarce....
READ MORE -
Critical Care in Norway
Treatment of the critically ill is usually only infrequently debated in public in Norway. However, in the last two years there have been a few ICU cases that have generated a large amount of public interest in Norway. In these cases, the issue usually stems from a conflict between ICU physicians and relatives regarding ending life sustaining treatment....
READ MORE -
Therapeutic Hypothermia After Cardiac Arrest
In this article, Dr. Nolan discusses the benefits of induced hypothermia following cardiac arrest. He further explains the key factors that must be considered when implementing this therapy to optimize patient outcome. Of the patients who sustain an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest caused by cardiac disease, just 7%survive to hospital discharge...
READ MORE -
An Interview with Professor Hans Flaatten on Management in Intensive Care
Researcher and head of intensive care at Haukeland University Hospital, Professor Hans Flaatten believes that two goals essential to quality intensive care are good intra- and inter-team cooperation and respect, and constantly implementing the latest research findings into intensive care guidelines and practice. Introduction Professor...
READ MORE -
The Finnish Association of Health and Economics
When, why and how was the Finnish Association of Health and Economics founded? The Finnish Association of Hospital Economics (which became The Finnish Association of Health and Economics in 2010) was founded on the 9th of September 1928 in Helsinki, Finland. Jointly set up by the directors of administration and directors of...
READ MORE -
Editorial
ORGANISER UNE GESTION « GENERATIONFRIENDLY » DANS LES HÔPITAUX Alors que les autorités de contrôle alimentaire sont occupées dans toute l'Europe à poursuivre des chevaux déguisés en vaches, de nombreuses personnes sur notre continent luttent pour leur existence et se battent pour garder leur emploi. Le changement démographique dans la population en...
READ MORE -
AEDH News
LA GESTION D’UN HÔPITAL EN TEMPS DE CRISE : CONTRAINTES, DÉFIS ET OPPORTUNITÉS LE 24ÈME CONGRÈS DE L’AEDH SE TIENDRA À LUXEMBOURG DU 28 AU 30 NOVEMBRE 2013 Les défis et les contraintes en temps de crise Nos hôpitaux sont actuellement confrontés à de nombreux défis et contraintes. Depuis de nombreuses années, les budgets des hôpitaux sont en baisse...
READ MORE -
Executive Summaries
Leadership et communication dans l'industrie des soins de santé : comprendre les outils qui mènent au succès Par Rebekah Page Rogers Le secteur de la santé est en constante progression. Au cours des dix dernières années, il est devenu une superpuissance sociétale qui assure aux citoyens les services médicaux essentiels et sert de moteur économique...
READ MORE -
EVKD News
Krankenhausmanagement In Krisenzeiten: Einschrankungen, Herausforderungen Und Chancen 24. EVKD Kongress, 28.-30. November 2013 Luxemburg Herausforderungen und Einschränkungen in Krisenzeiten Unsere Krankenhäuser stehen heutzutage vielen Herausforderungen und Einschränkungen gegenüber. Seit vielen Jahren schrumpfen die Krankenhausbudgets...
READ MORE -
Executive Summaries
Führungsstärke und Kommunikation in der Gesundheitsbranche: Werkzeuge des Erfolgs Von Rebekah Page Rogers Die Gesundheitsbranche weitet sich kontinuierlich aus. In den letzten zehn Jahren ist das Geschäft mit der Gesundheit zu einer gesellschaftlichen Supermacht geworden, das entscheidende medizinische Dienstleistungen für Bürger verfügbar macht...
READ MORE
INFO
IMAGING
ICU
EXEC
IT
CARDIOLOGY
JOURNALS
EVENTS
FACULTY
PARTNERS
BLOG
VIDEOS
CONTACT US
