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Welcome to Knowledge Point, the quarterly eNewsletter for health care providers. Our mission is to share clinical and regulatory expertise from the health care community with you.

July 2007
 Adopt Patient Communication as the 6th Vital Sign
There is an abundance of literature that suggests that ineffective patient communication literally is the cause for many unsafe practices, unsafe conditions and jeopardizes the patient’s ability to negotiate a safe environment.
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April 2007
 A Few Simple Steps You Can Take to Reduce Medication Errors
Medication errors are the most common source of medical error and patient injury, but they are also the easiest error to prevent. Preventing a medication error requires adequate communication, training and keen observation of your hospital staff.
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March 2007
 Breakdown in Communication Puts Patients at Risk
More than 46 million people in the United States do not speak English as their primary language, and more than 21 million speak English less than “very well” according to the American Public Health Association (APHA). How many of the 46 million are your patients?
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February 2007
 Pain-The Most Common and Feared Symptom of Hospital Patients
Today, patients are becoming health consumers with demands for high standards of care and an active role in their treatment. The most common and feared symptom of all hospital patients is pain. Patients want a voice in their care today, including a vigorous plan of care and treatment for their pain and symptoms.
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January 2007
 Hand Washing and the Prevention of Spreading Infection
Studies conclude the use of Alcohol Based Hand Rubs (ABHRs) prevent hospital acquired infections and the spread of infection.
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November 2006
 A Closer Look at Pain After a Stroke
74% of stroke victims experience pain after a stroke. Little attention has been given to that pain intensity or progression over time.
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