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Safety

Oncology Nurse Influence

Be a Leader by Cultivating a Culture of Safety

Because oncology practice settings are often are chaotically busy with the need to deliver complex care, high-risk treatments, and psychosocial support, oncology nurses are key contributors to the assurance of safe and high-quality care. Patients expect to receive safe care provided by competent staff, and oncology nurses must be aware of the magnitude and significance of safety-related risks.

February 08, 2016

Care Coordination

It Started With an Intake Form: Promoting a Culture of Safety Through Accurate Documentation

During a patients’ initial visit, they’re asked to fill out a screening tool that helps provide a clearer picture as to what their home life is like. This tool addresses important information that helps to dictate our care. Though patients may feel like this is “just another piece of paperwork,” it is crucial to helping us understand their needs and to begin planning for special precautions we many need to take going forward.

February 05, 2016

Patient Education

Top 10 Reasons Why Sunglasses Are More Than Just a Fashion Accessory

Darker lenses do not necessarily provide more protection from harmful ultraviolet rays—consumers need to check the label to be sure the pair blocks 99%–100% of both ultraviolet A and ultraviolet B radiation or say “UV absorption up to 400 nm."

Cancer Treatments

Stop Medication Errors Before They Happen

I saw something recently that made my alarms go off screaming "Med error! Med error!" I was about to get medication for my patient when a nurse jumped in front of me. I didn't mind; I had enough time and figured that he must be in a hurry. I saw him get medication out for his patient. Then, I saw him get medication out for a second patient.

Oncology infection prevention

Cancer's Infectious Counterpart

For patients with cancer, it’s hard to believe any health condition could be scarier or deadlier than the tumor cells in their bodies. But infection—whether from compromised immune systems or cancer treatment itself—is a life-threatening safety issue many patients may face.

Healthcare Safety Standards

Joint Commission Toolkit Aims to Decrease Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections

Recent studies show that approximately 41,000 patients in the United States alone develop central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) annually and that CLABSIs are one of the most deadly types of healthcare-associated infections.

November 25, 2013

Double-Lumen implanted port

Cancer Treatments

The Case of the Double-Lumen Dilemma

Danielle has a double-lumen implanted port and is scheduled to receive rituximab for lymphoma. After accessing the lateral septum, the nurse is unable to get a blood return, even though saline flushes easily. Danielle comments that the “outside lumen hasn’t drawn well since it was placed a few months ago, and that the other nurses have been using the inside lumen.” The nurse accesses the inside lumen and is able to get a good blood return. What would you do?

Risk of Miscarriage Is Increased for Nurses Handling Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy Administration in Non-Oncology Settings

Chemotherapy Administration in Non-Oncology Settings

What has long been a role solely of oncology nurses is now being performed by nurses around the hospital:

Patient Education

Prevent the Spread of Disease and Illness

Can you answer the following question correctly?

February 27, 2012

ONS and ASCO Release Revised Chemotherapy Safety Standards

In 2011, a workgroup consisting of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ONS members was convened to review feedback received since publication of the ASCO/ONS Standards for Safe Chemotherapy Administration in 2009 and to clarify the standards as needed. The most significant change is the decision to extend their scope to the inpatient setting. This

February 27, 2012

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