Case Management Advisor – October 1, 2010
October 1, 2010
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Medical home model takes case management to the next level
Following the success of a 30-month pilot project with three primary care practices, Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP) has expanded its medical home initiative to include an additional 21 physician practices. -
Nurse navigators help cancer patients
Many newly diagnosed patients who are receiving outpatient cancer treatment at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta have their care coordinated by nurse navigators who help them understand their disease, their treatment options, and help them navigate the health care maze. -
Patients with AF could benefit from CM
Atrial fibrillation isn't typically a trigger for case management, but newly diagnosed patients would definitely benefit from case management interventions, says Teri Treiger, RN-C, MA, CCM, CCP, a case management consultant based in Holbrook, MA. -
Do this to improve sleep quality of shift workers
Shift workers, defined as anyone who works outside the typical 9 to 5 schedule, are known to be at high risk for a multitude of serious health problems. -
Help workers to de-stress, even during the workday
Getting the majority of employees to become diehard practitioners of yoga or meditation might be somewhat of a stretch. However, you can help anyone to utilize simple "de-stressers" during the workday. -
HCW flu shot rates rise with mandates
More health care workers received the flu vaccine last season than ever before, but that has not eased the pressure to boost immunization rates. Health care workers who fail to get their flu vaccine increasingly face additional infection control burdens, possible termination or public rebuke. -
Look beyond patient handling to tackle MSDs
Hospitals had a larger number of injuries from overexertion in 2008 than any other industry in the country, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Teach these 3 good habits for less stress
Some workers may think of "stress management" as something that requires a lot of their time, but this is a misconception.