USP Chapter <797> are standards for preparing compounded sterile medications to ensure patient safety and reduce risks such as contamination, infection, and incorrect dosing. USP Chapter <800> are practice and quality standards for handling hazardous...
After nearly 6 years, University Hospital & Clinics is closing their inpatient Medical Detox Unit; a 12-bed inpatient unit that provides a detox setting for individuals experiencing a substance abuse disorder. As of June 24th, 2019 Abbeville General Hospital has...
Making Each Day Count: Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Awareness Event, hosted by Abbeville General, will be held Sept. 7th, 2019 from 9-12 at Magdalen Square in Abbeville. The event includes: one mile Memorial Walk, Guest Speaker, Kids Activities, Mental...
A statewide training and discussion on supporting parents, infants, and young children during and after emergencies. Providers, lactation counselors, emergency responders, and community members are encouraged to participate. Tuesday 8/27, 11:30am-1pm Abbeville...
Dr. Seth Rosenzweig, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, will present “Living With Joint Pain: Treatment Options” on September 4th from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at Abbeville General. If you’re one of the millions of Americans living in constant joint pain...
Medicare’s (CMS) scores for the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program have been released! The VBP program rewards hospitals for the quality of care they provide. Hospitals with higher performance in terms of quality and patient satisfaction receive a...
