Staff knowledge of orthostatic vital signs measurement.

Purpose: To determine the nursing staff's knowledge of the proper procedure for measuring orthostatic vital signs.

Methods: The Knowledge of Orthostatic Vital Signs Survey was sent via email to direct staff on 31 patient-care units in a large hospital system.

Results: Eighty percent of the participants were RNs and 12% were unlicensed assistants.

Implementing a Comprehensive Functional Model of Care in Hospitalized Older Adults.

The implementation of a functional model of care in hospitalized older adults has had a positive impact on length of stay (LOS), 30-day re-admission rate, and fall rate. Estimated savings associated with the 3-month post-intervention LOS reduction was $200,000.

Double trouble: when delirium complicates dementia.

Learn to protect a patient with dementia from the disabling effects of delirium.