Publications by authors named "Jennifer Nieman"
Background: Data on the risk factors and clinical course of hungry bone syndrome are lacking in dialysis and renal transplant patients who undergo parathyroidectomy. In this study, we aimed to assess the risks and clinical course of hungry bone syndrome and calcium repletion after parathyroidectomy in dialysis and renal transplant patients.
Methods: We performed a retrospective review of parathyroidectomies performed at The Nebraska Medical Center.
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- The study assessed the effectiveness and financial impact of transitioning patients from intravenous (IV) to oral (PO) antimicrobial treatments at a Midwest US academic medical center.
- It found that patients who weren’t converted to PO were more likely to be white and had a higher expected risk of mortality compared to those who were converted.
- The study identified potential cost savings of $5,242 from successful conversions and an additional $8,805 in missed savings from not converting eligible doses, highlighting the need for more attention to antimicrobial conversion opportunities.
Developing and maintaining a drug formulary is an essential process that allows hospitals to meet mandatory standards, such as those defined by The Joint Commission, while ensuring that drugs are being used in a safe, appropriate, and cost-effective manner. In this article, we describe our strategy for an annual formulary review, the first year's results of its implementation, and its ongoing development at an academic medical center. Our strategy for reviewing the formulary was based on two main components-a scheduled class review (CR) process and a continuous safety-review process.
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