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A post-discharge follow-up program for congestive heart failure (CHF) patients has decreased the readmission rate by more than half at Harper University Hospital in Detroit. Nurse case managers specially trained to do triage assessment by telephone follow up with the CHF patients after discharge, making sure patients monitor their weight and blood pressure on a daily basis and reinforcing the patient education instructions patients received during their hospital stay.
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Acute myocardial infarction; Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG); Heart failure; Community-acquired pneumonia; Hip and knee replacement.
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An enhanced care management program is the keystone of Bon Secours Health Systems systemwide performance improvement initiatives in connection with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services pay-for-performance demonstration project.
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Wilke AJ. Got stones? Get milk. Altern Ther Women's Health 2004;6(8):62-63.
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Keegan L, Keegan GT. Foods High in Antioxidants. Altern Ther Women's Health 2004;6(8):60.
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Keegan L, Keegan GT. Cervical cancer and antioxidants. Altern Ther Women's Health 2004;6(8):57-61.
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Greenfield RH. Antibiotics for cardiovascular disease prevention. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(8):95-96.
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Brinker F. Coming clean on supplements designated the 'Dirty Dozen'. Altern Med Alert 2004;7(8):85-95.
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Would you like to be able to boast that your organization performed hundreds of surgeries without a single infection or reduced rates of surgical infections dramatically? By making specific process changes, these impressive results can be achieved.
