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Case Management Leaders: Without You, We’re Nothing, Part Two
This month, we will review five traits of effective leaders and examples of how they apply to case management.
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Offering Patients Hospital Care at Home
With hospitals and EDs overwhelmed with patients in many communities, there is growing interest in a concept that provides hospital-level care in the home for certain patients.
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Stop on REDD: Researchers Study Discharge Data on High-risk Patients
Researchers from Penn State and Geisinger Health System in Pennsylvania developed a discharge-planning model they say is ahead of its time because it does not focus solely on readmission risks.
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Grant Funds ED Case Management for At-risk Population
A new grant is helping to provide a path toward stability for patients with mental and behavioral health issues who come to the ED.
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Tips for More Effective Pediatric Discharge Planning
Caring for hospitalized children involves a unique look at creating plans of care and keeping the family calm and informed, experts say.
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Federal Court Affirms No Private Right of Action
A federal judge recently affirmed that HIPAA does not provide a mechanism for individuals to sue when they believe their privacy rights have been violated.
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Educate Staff on Criminal Prosecution Risk
Criminal prosecutions for HIPAA violations appear to be increasing, putting both individuals and healthcare organizations at risk for more than just monetary penalties and regulatory burdens.
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Physicians’ Failure to Diagnose Cardiac Condition Not Hospital Negligence
This case illustrates the importance of providing adequate training for nonmedical personnel in healthcare facilities.
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Canceled HIV Test Results in $18 Million Verdict
This case demonstrates how clear communications are critical for hospitals and physicians to correctly inform patients of test results, and the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment.
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Beware Exposure if ‘Bouncebacks’ Don’t Return to Same ED
Most EDs track return visits — cases in which patients come back with new or worsening symptoms. But what if that patient goes to a different ED? Investigators recently examined this question.