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Reimbursement: From ACEP Clinical News Early Detection/Decolonization Reduces Nosocomial S. Aureus Infections Identifying newly admitted patients who are colonized with Staphylococcus aureus and beginning decolonization within the first 24 hours can reduce nosocomial infections by almost two-thirds, according to the results of a randomized study of more than 900 patients. Read the entire article online http://elist.acep.org/t/381602/5954007/20789/0/ N-Acetylcysteine Appropriate for Nonacetaminophen Acute Liver Failure N-acetylcysteine, a specific antidote for acetaminophen-related acute liver failure, is also appropriate for acute liver failure from other causes, according to a multicenter, placebo-controlled study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Read the entire article online http://elist.acep.org/t/381602/5954007/20790/0/ Lawmakers Approve Statewide Trauma System The bill, sponsored by Rep. Bob DeWeese and co-sponsored by 22 other representatives from across the state, encourages the drafting of written transport protocols for EMS providers to better define which patients can stay at a local hospital for treatment, and which ones may benefit from bypassing a closer hospital to go directly to a trauma center. Under the bill, additional hospitals would be asked to explore the possibility of becoming a trauma center. Additionally, the statewide trauma system would provide better education for providers-- from first responders and EMT/paramedics, to nurses, physicians and even hospital administrators. "Citizens of the state should understand they are already served by dedicated, skilled first responders who provide excellent care. Given the rural nature of most of the Commonwealth, it's unrealistic to put a fully-functioning trauma center in every community. That's why this legislation is vital to begin the process of filling in the gaps," said Dr Jeffrey Coughenour, UK trauma surgeon. "Not only will this system save lives, but it will potentially save thousands of dollars in health care costs-- by improving efficiency of care. It will still take an estimated 5-10 years to develop a fully functioning trauma system, but we are so proud to see the legislature take this giant, first step," said Rep. Bob DeWeese, Minority Caucus Chair. Due to on-going state budget issues, no state appropriations were sought in the bill. Applications for state and federal grant monies to fund the initial educational efforts are already underway. Once a recurring funding source is identified, a state coordinator will be hired within the Cabinet for Public Health to serve as a contact/lead person for the system, with constant input from members of a defined State Trauma Advisory Committee. UK Chandler Hospital is one of only two Level 1 trauma centers serving the needs of Kentuckians.
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