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Underappreciated source of pain
One in five. That was the incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers in 2007 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC. -
Readmissions are on more shoulders now
You know that you are going to get dinged for any unplanned readmissions related to a patients original hospitalization. You have probably felt the heat about that for some time and have worked on how to make sure no one bounces back unless its part of the plan. -
Essentials for Informed Consent in PDF
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Technology can bring case management into the 21st century
If youre not using technology in your case management practice, youre doing yourself, your organization, and your patients a disservice, experts say. -
Technology can’t replace a CM
Use technology carefully and keep personal connections. -
Case Management Advisor - Full December 1, 2013 Issue in PDF
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Use technology to connect with patients
When you have patients who are joined at the hip with their smartphones or electronic tablets, it doesnt make any sense to use any other technology to engage them and communicate with them. -
CMS hints at more telemed payment
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New care model targets high-utilizing patients.
While EDs are designed to respond to acute care needs, they are often inundated by patients with complex medical, social, and behavioral health problems . -
What does the 2014 IPPS have in store for you?
Two-midnight rule stirs controversy.