March 30, 2011
Clinical staff will begin to see a new isolation sign on the patient care units. The new sign is Enteric Contact Precautions and is being used for patients who have active infection with C. difficile, rotavirus, or norovirus.
February 23, 2011
In our recent mock survey, questions were raised about the frequency of eyewash and emergency shower inspections. There are no regulations as to the frequency of inspections; however, UNC Health Care does have a policy that addresses the frequency for these inspections.
January 26, 2011
Effective with the Feb. 16 payday, a new system featuring electronic pay statements and forms will be available to all employees. Through this system, employees will have online access to pay history, W-2s, and payroll-related change forms.
January 20, 2011
The UNC Gastrointestinal Surgery Bariatric Program is accepting new clients for evaluation for RNY Gastric Bypass and Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, as well as medical weight loss management.
January 19, 2011
The facility is located on the corner of NC Highway 54 and Finley Golf Course Road.
September 2, 2010
For most of us Frank H. Netter, MD needs no introduction. His poignant medical illustrations for years have graced the pages of countless medical textbooks giving readers accurate and detailed depictions of the human anatomy. Dr. Netter's surgical training coupled with his artistic talents resulted in a collection of medical illustrations that remain beautiful, timeless and insightful.
August 26, 2010
Looking at the ingredients label on a diet soda raises questions: What the heck is glycerol ester of wood rosin? Brominated vegetable oil? Phenylketonurics? More importantly, are diet sodas and these ingredients unhealthy? Susannah Southern, an outpatient dietitian in UNC’s Department of Family Medicine, walks us through the basics.
June 3, 2010
For the last decade Sherri Jutz has suffered from myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular disease that robs her of energy. Symptoms include a drooping eyelid, blurred vision, slurred speech, difficulty chewing, and chronic fatigue, to name a few.
April 15, 2010
UNC Health Care is looking for walkers and captains to participate in The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation 2010 Race for the Cure. This year’s event will be held Saturday, June 12 at Meredith College, Raleigh.
March 31, 2010
There was a recent update to the package insert for clopidogrel (Plavix) that includes a black box warning for use in patients who are poor metabolizers.
March 25, 2010
The Dialysis Policy and Procedure Manual is now available online.
March 11, 2010
The Brain Attack Team (BAT) began operation March 9. The BAT is a team that provides emergency assessment and care to inpatients showing signs of impending stroke.