Pulse

July 2009

infection prevention

Infection protection

Pulse editor

Five years ago, Marie Commiskey was a seasoned critical care nurse and hospital administrator who had a good rapport with every unit at Wishard Health Services in Indianapolis.

"When our long-time infection control nurse retired, our CEO asked me to step into the role ... more

EDITOR'S NOTES: Infection preventionists wear many hats
nurse iraq

Soldiers arrive to outpouring of love

Lt. Col. Randi Williams' latest stint in service to her country went like this:

Four months in Iraq. Twenty-six hours flying home. One huge moment of shock ... more

katie hart smith

All the right moves

By day, Katie Hart Smith is manager of community outreach for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and co-founder of Smartmoovz Inc., a company that promotes health and wellness for children.

But at night and on weekends, you're apt to find her at home writing and illustrating children's books ... more