Mortality among US veterans after emergency visits to Veterans Affairs and other hospitals: retrospective cohort study [PDF]
British medical journal, 2022 ObjectiveTo measure and compare mortality outcomes between dually eligible veterans transported by ambulance to a Veterans Affairs hospital and those transported to a non-Veterans Affairs hospital.DesignRetrospective cohort study using data from medical ...
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Does Inclusion of Stroke Severity in a 30-day Mortality Model Change Standardized Mortality Rates at VA Hospitals? [PDF]
Circulation. Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 2012 Background—The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is considering developing a 30-day ischemic stroke hospital-level mortality model using administrative data. We examined whether inclusion of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS),
Arling, Greg +9 more
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Is There a VA Advantage? Evidence from Dually Eligible Veterans. [PDF]
, 2023 We study public versus private provision of health care for veterans aged 65 and older who may receive care provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and in private hospitals financed by Medicare.
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Antibiotic Stewardship Implementation and Antibiotic Use at Hospitals With and Without On-site Infectious Disease Specialists. [PDF]
, 2020 BackgroundMany US hospitals lack infectious disease (ID) specialists, which may hinder antibiotic stewardship efforts. We sought to compare patient-level antibiotic exposure at Veterans Health Administration (VHA) hospitals with and without an on-site ID
Alexander, Bruce +9 more
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Veteran Employment: A Study into Barriers in Healthcare Industry Positions [PDF]
, 2020 Introduction: While there are many challenges veterans face while making the transition to the civilian lifestyle, undoubtedly one of the more frustrating factors is finding employment.
Derricks, Debby, Saldana, Javier
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Lower use of carotid artery imaging at minority-serving hospitals [PDF]
, 2012 Objective: We determined whether site of care explains a previously identified racial disparity in carotid artery imaging. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, data were obtained from a chart review of veterans hospitalized with ischemic ...
Bravata, Dawn M. +6 more
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Unique Factors Rural Veterans’ Affairs Hospitals Face When Implementing Health Care‐Associated Infection Prevention Initiatives [PDF]
, 2013 Purpose Health care‐associated infection (HAI) is costly to hospitals and potentially life‐threatening to patients. Numerous infection prevention programs have been implemented in hospitals across the United States.
Harrod, Molly +4 more
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Women Warriors: Supporting She 'Who Has Borne the Battle' [PDF]
, 2009 While new positionsw and doors of opportunity have been opened for women in the services, they still face significant, unique challenges. Career progression is often slower for women and they are underrepresented in the military's senior ranks ...
Erin Mulhall
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Health Care In The US Department Of Veterans Affairs: Critical Issues And Strategic Progress [PDF]
, 2015 The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the largest executive departments in the nation, providing essential financial and medical assistance to veterans and their families.
Sandoval, Kristin Nicole
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Traumatic Brain Injury: The Signature Wound of the Iraq War [PDF]
, 2008 Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is the signature wound of the Iraq War. It can be caused by bullets or shrapnel hitting the head or neck, but also by the blast injuries that often result from mortar attacks or roadside bombs.
Vanessa Williamson
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