December 17, 2011
Bedsores are nasty things. They can be painful. They can blister. They can fester so deep that they permanently damage muscle tissue and even tendons, joints and bone. If sepsis sets in, the consequences can be life-threatening. And treating them costs money. Truman Medical Center says concerted efforts to prevent bedsores, and a handful of other things that can endanger patient health, have improved its bottom line. The hospital says its use of EMRs from North Kansas City-based Cerner Corp., coupled with clinicians’ focus on common problems, is cutting treatment costs. Click here to read the full article from The Kansas City Star....
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