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This Issue’s Focus: Outcomes and Process
On the Cover
Improving Care With An Outcomes-Managed Approach
Overusing antibiotic prophylaxis can have devastating effects on the ICU patient, making it important to be able to identify what treatments will benefit a patient and when they should be put into practice. Stay up to date on the latest data concerning the effectiveness of prophylaxis in the ICU and the controversies.
Are There More Critical Care Physician Trainees Today?
The Society presents data related to the shortage of critical care physician trainees and the possible reasons contributing to the shortage.
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Features
Rapid Response Systems: Have They Made A Difference?
The number of medical emergency teams and rapid response systems at the local, national and international level is exploding. What was a relatively unknown concept several years ago is now expected as a standard of care by many healthcare organizations. The first institutions to establish rapid response systems often faced cultural, educational, administrative and economic impediments. Changing the culture and attitude of hospital staff and training them to call for help earlier was difficult at times. However, as the concepts of patient safety and quality improvement (QI) gained momentum worldwide, the next logical step was to create and maintain rapid response systems.
SCCM Pod-24 CC: Rapid Response Systems
A Vision of Success
Learn how last year's winners of the Vision Grant advanced their research to improve patient safety. Don't miss your chance to apply for this and other grants and awards from the Society.
Critical Care Nurses: Key Leaders in Improving Outcomes and Process (availble in print)
The number of agents with clinical activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida has expanded in the last several years, but few have been studied in the critically ill population. Discover the new choices for treating infections and what the future has in store.
Messages from SCCM
Message from the President: Building A Strong Critical Care Team for Tomorrow
Message from the CEO: It's All About Quality at SCCM
Articles and Departments (available in print)
New ACCME Guidelines Call for Conflict of Interest Resolutions
How Will Your Hospital Staff Know the Surviving Sepsis Campaign Bundles Are Working?
Sharing Critical Care Knowledge: Building Education Opportunities with International Partners
Connect With Your Leadership
Coding Corner
Section and Chapter News
Welcome New Members