August is officially here! Before long the leaves will be changing colors and pumpkin spice will be everywhere, but for now: here's our August newsletter. Keep reading to learn more about the new Micromedex app, the Sanford Guide app, and our new eBooks. Read until the end to see our staff's favorite dogs for National Dog Month!


The New Micromedex App

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The Micromedex drug information system upgraded their app to deliver more efficient access with an improved user experience.  

Micromedex now features an all-in-one combined app, featuring:

  • Drug Reference
  • Drug Interactions
  • IV Compatibility
  • NeoFax® Reference
  • Pediatrics References
  • Calculators
  • Micromedex Assistance. 

To use the app:

  1. Download the Micromedex app on the App Store or Google Play® Store from your device and search “Micromedex.”
  2. Open the app. The activation code will generate on the mobile device. Copy the code by tapping on a copy icon to the right of the code.  
  3. To activate the app, tap on the "Activate Now" button on your app. Enter login information if required OR follow the link to activate the new mobile app via Micromedex online activation page.  
  4. Paste or enter the code in the "Activate Now" window on the mobile device or in the desktop application. Click "Activate Device." 

Note: To activate the app, you must be connected to the Allina Health Network (e.g., Guestnet, Providernet). If you are trying to activate it remotely, you need to login with your credentials.

Email library@allina.com if you have questions.


The Sanford Guide App

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The Sanford Guide Antimicrobial Therapy is the gold standard for:

  • antibiotic therapy
  • local stewardship guidelines
  • antibiograms.  

The Sanford Guide also features drug tables, calculators, and pharmaceutical data for diseases and sites of infection.

The mobile app is now available to Allina Health employees for iOS and Android. To use the app, register for the Sanford Guide app from an Allina Health PC.  Then, follow instructions in your email.  

Email library@allina.com if you have questions. 


New eBooks!

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ClinicalKey For Nursing has added over 80 eBooks to its platform this year, here a few noteworthy ones:  

View all of our new eBooks.

*All eBooks can be accessed on an Allina Health computer, if attempting to access eBooks remotely, contact Library@allina.com for further assistance.  


August is National Dog Month!

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August is National Dog Month! To celebrate, we’re sharing some photos of our staff’s favorite canines. 

          

Did you know?

The power of pet therapy has been shown to decrease cortisol levels and lower blood pressure while increasing overall well-being? New research shows promising results that pet therapy may be effective at treating psychiatric, cognitive, and neurological disorders. 

Animals help us in so many unexpected ways!


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