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One of the most common dilemmas faced by home care staff occurs when patients refuse transfer to a nursing home. A careful review of this issue from an ethical point of view should include examination of three principles: autonomy, justice, and beneficence/nonbeneficence.
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This column addresses specific questions related to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) implementation.
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Helping your diabetic patient stabilize blood sugar levels and improve control of the disease doesnt necessarily mean new medications, significant weight loss, or a major change in their lifestyle, according to experts interviewed by Hospital Home Health.
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Your nurses teach patients how to administer their medications, check their blood sugars, use their oxygen, care for their wounds, and in general, take care of themselves as they deal with their illness or condition. Your nurses also review the safety of the home environment, but how well are they protecting your patients from the risks of fire?
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Last month, we talked about what our surgeons really are looking for in the operating room environment, be it freestanding or hospital-based.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published its outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS) interim final regulation for 2004. The rule is consistent with last years Medicare prescription drug bill and supercedes a previous final rule issued by CMS in November.
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There is abundant evidence that preventing deadly health care-associated infections is a top priority for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
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Are you lobbying for your organization to make a capital investment in information technology systems? A new report from the Washington, DC-based Institute of Medicine (IOM) may give you added ammunition.
