Rehab Continuum Report Archives – August 1, 2004
August 1, 2004
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No-shows, cancellations demand look at facility, staff, and access
When patients dont show up for their appointments, the natural first step for many practices is to penalize the patient. But the problem might not lie with the patient, and if it doesnt, charging the patient a missed-appointment fee or kicking him or her off the patient roster wont improve the clinics no-show and cancellation rate.Electrical stimulation therapy gives hope
A noninvasive therapy involving electrical stimulation is showing promising results in patients who suffer from dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing.Hospital gets close to zero — in WC claims
Ceiling lifts save backs. That is what Salina (KS) Regional Medical Center concluded, and the investment paid off.Long hours may lead to injuries, poor health
Long hours and overtime are linked to higher injury rates, more frequent illnesses, and even increased mortality, according to a review of 52 published research reports by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.Finish to-do list for HIPAA security rule
If planning isnt already under way, the time is now for your hospital to get ready for implementation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Acts (HIPAA) security rule, which takes effect April 21, 2005.Living wills called useless: Power of attorney is better
Living wills dont work and waste your time when you promote them to patients, according to researchers at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.News brief: NIOSH: Healthy lifestyles mean healthy workers
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) plans to launch a new national initiative this fall called Steps to a HealthierUS Workforce, aimed at integrating worker healthy lifestyle promotion with the NIOSH mission of protecting and improving working conditions and work environment.