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Organizations are taking a close look at their policies for addressing disruptive physicians, in order to comply with new Joint Commission standards for 2009 that will require accredited health care organizations to create a code of conduct and formal process for managing unacceptable behavior.
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Some of the Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) are easier to monitor than others, such as reducing the likelihood of harm associated with the use of anticoagulants, which can be tracked electronically.
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Researchers have found a mathematical relationship between two common blood glucose measurements that can help diabetics better monitor their condition.
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Most case management departments need more staff to adequately perform their duties but how do you justify it to a hospital administration that is pinching pennies just to stay afloat in today's tightening health care marketplace?
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Case Management Week, Oct. 12-18, is a great opportunity for case managers in all settings to educate their co-workers and the public about what case managers do and the value they bring to the health care system, says Peter Moran, RN, C, BSN, MS, CCM, emergency department case manager at Massachusetts General Hospital and immediate past president of the Case Management Society of America (CMSA).
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The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has produced a publication to help home health agencies prepare for their role in a flu pandemic.
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In addition to giving your administration a list of roles, provide specific and detailed definitions and outline the functions your department performs for those roles, says Toni Cesta, RN, PhD, FAAN, vice president, patient flow optimization for the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System and health care consultant and partner in Case Management Concepts LLC.
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The idea of an agency-leased fleet of cars for use by employees might seem overwhelming to some home care managers, but careful planning, thorough evaluation, and choosing the right vendor are essential for a successful program, says Denise McNitt, RN, MS, division executive for Alegent Health at Home in Omaha, NE.