The Rise of 'Rooming
In'
Generations ago, newborns were taken away to
nurseries while their moms recover elsewhere. Later, hospitals sent
families home with bottles of formula. Today, labor, delivery, and
recovery often occur in the same space, with mothers and infants
staying together and benefiting from skin-to-skin contact. Breast
milk is best for babies, unless the mother has a specific medical
reason not to breastfeed. Experts say "rooming in" promotes
this natural process.
Connecting with Rural Hospitals
The rural hospital experience is now transforming because of modern technology.There are
already robots who helps specialists rapidly diagnose stroke cases
and consult on treatment in multiple far-flung hospital locations.
Unlike the usual video conferencing, robots can approach the bedside
along with the attending physician. Similar technology is emerging in
cancer and other highly specialized fields.
Medication Errors Prevention
Now, hospitals can employ several methods to make
sure the right medicine reaches the right patient. These include
computerized medication orders rather than handwritten notes, "smart"
IV pumps that alert nurses to unsafe dose levels, and
computer-controlled storage cabinets that use barcode scanning and
other safety features.
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