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Hospital Improves Acute Care for Elders With Dedicated Unit
A Massachusetts-based health system is reporting positive results from an initiative designed to improve care for geriatric patients and increase the use of advance care planning. Baystate Health’s Acute Care for Elders model of care is a designated unit that includes staff trained on mobility, rationalizing, medication, early discharge planning, and early recognition and treatment of dementia.
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Health System’s Risk Analytics Find Patients in Most Need
Artificial intelligence and case management can help patients stay out of the hospital. An inpatient rehabilitation hospital system uses risk stratification data from electronic health records to identify patients with declining health who might need to be sent to an acute care hospital.
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Connected Care Management Model Helps Rehab Patients
A connected care management program for stroke and other inpatient rehabilitation patients could work for all at-risk patients as they transition from inpatient acute care to rehabilitation care, home health, and the community.
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Navajo Case Management Program Combines Cultural, Patient-Centered Care
The best way to improve the health of high-risk patients might require case management that is sensitive to the population’s particular cultural, religious, and socioeconomic needs. Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility in Chinle, AZ, created a program that employs culturally sensitive care management staff. Health coaches meet with patients to help them make their first doctor appointments and to navigate them through the healthcare system.
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Program for Navajo Diabetes Population Uses Case Management Techniques
A health center that works with a Navajo population in Arizona faced challenges in improving care for people who struggle to overcome cultural and economic barriers to care. The center’s solution combines case management with cultural integration in medical care.
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To Sling or Not to Sling at the Time of Pelvic Organ Prolapse Repair?
Knowing the best way to counsel patients regarding the risks, benefits, and alternatives of performing an incontinence procedure at the time of reconstructive pelvic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) can be challenging.
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Gabapentin for Pain Reduction During First-Trimester Uterine Aspiration
In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, 600 mg of oral gabapentin administered one to two hours pre-procedure did not reduce pain during or after first-trimester surgical abortion.
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Menopausal Hormonal Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk: Are Old Data Relevant to Today’s Practice?
An individual-participant meta-analysis of prospective studies found menopausal hormone therapy associated with an elevation in the risk of breast cancer, with the highest risks associated with daily combined therapy.
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Maternal Sleep Position and Pregnancy Outcomes
Questions regarding sleep position safety are often posed for any OB/GYN or midwife practicing obstetrics.
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Consultant: 2020 Will Bring Focus on Enterprise Quality Improvement
The new year will bring a continued focus on quality and costs. How will quality improvement professionals use enterprise systems to meet organizational goals?