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Tips for Handling Suspected Cases of Trafficking
Every healthcare system should have a protocol and system for handling suspected trafficking victims, according to a speaker and expert on the subject.
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Red Flags That a Patient is a Victim of Trafficking
Victims of trafficking potentially could meet any healthcare professional, including case managers.
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Human Trafficking is a Problem for Case Managers and All HCWs
Many U.S. healthcare professionals have met or treated a trafficking victim at some point in their careers, but they may not have recognized the signs.
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Can Alarm Fatigue be Conquered?
The problem of alarm fatigue has gained attention in recent years, with evidence showing that it can threaten patient safety.
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Is Hospital Discharge Unsafe? Ethical Response is Needed
It’s a difficult yet common scenario: A patient with complex care needs does not have a reliable caregiver at home to assist with implementing his or her post-discharge care needs.
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Ambulatory RN Care Management Model Targets High-Cost Utilizers
Starting with a list of 2,500 patients who were high-cost utilizers, an ambulatory case management program effectively reduced the cost of care by 17% over three years.
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Field-based Case Management Program Works with Challenging Patient Population
With a field-based care management program, WellCare Health Plans has reduced hospitalizations, ED use, and readmissions.
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Case Managers Can Learn Best Practices in Leadership Skills
Case managers do their best work when they use leadership skills to keep all stakeholders on track with care coordination.
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Look for weak links to prevent drug diversion
A drug diversion specialist who frequently consults with healthcare facilities on drug diversion cites common areas of weakness in diversion prevention programs.
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Sounding the alarm about suicide risk
Given that EDs are among the most likely places for patients at risk for suicide to present, experts say training staff to recognize and manage such patients is critical.