A Survey of Music Therapists Working in Pediatric Medical Settings in the United States.

Music therapy is becoming a standard supportive care service in many pediatric hospitals across the United States. However, more detailed information is needed to advance our understanding about current clinical practice and increase availability of pediatric music therapy services. The purpose of this cross-sectional survey study was to collect and summarize data about music therapists working in pediatric medical settings.

Correlations between quality ratings of skilled nursing facilities and multidrug-resistant urinary tract infections.

Background: The purpose of this study was to determine risk factors for the acquisition of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) in residents of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

Methods: Using the informational database provided by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), a retrospective logistic regression was performed on 1,523 urine cultures from 12 SNFs located in Long Island, New York.

Results: Of the 1,142 positive urine cultures, Escherichia coli was most prevalent.