Patient Education Management Archives – May 1, 2004
May 1, 2004
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Find ways to support verbal education for patients who don’t speak English
Addressing the educational needs of non-English-speaking patients is becoming increasingly difficult, given the influx of immigrants and foreign visitors to the United States. -
Keys to effective education project management
A patient education manager often juggles many tasks, including oversight of educational programs and special projects such as the creation of education materials. Its often difficult to keep projects on track and make sure they are completed on time. -
Using creativity in patient education
In a recent interview with Patient Education Management, Laura Gebers, BSN, RN, BC discussed her job, her philosophy on patient education, the challenges she has met, and the skills she has developed that help her do her job well. -
New infection control standard proposed by JCAHO
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, has proposed a new infection control standard. As part of emergency management activities, organizations should prepare to respond to epidemics or infections likely to require expanded care capabilities over an extended period of time. -
JCAHO strengthens infection standards
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, has approved revised standards to help prevent the occurrence of deadly health care-associated infections (HAIs). -
Medication errors targeted in new JCAHO survey process
In light of so many providers having difficulty meeting the standard of care for medication administration, the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, is taking action. -
Facility makes patients partners in safety efforts
In its recent initiative to minimize medical errors, William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI, has made its patients Partners in Safety. Thats the name of the new program, which was launched in 2002.