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For reported tuberculosis cases in the United Sates in 2005 in which the occupation was known, 3.4% were health workers. Though the data were provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) upon request, meaningful interpretation of the numbers is another matter entirely.
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The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the primary enforcer of fraud and abuse prohibitions, issued another Advisory Opinion on July 30, 2007, which provides additional guidance to providers about giving free items to potential patients.
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The Joint Commission has recently expanded the pilot testing of its WikiHealthCare application to include a collaborative approach to developing accreditation standards. Visitors to the site can provide input at the early stages of standards development.
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Partnering with a respite care agency or referring caregivers to churches or other community organizations that offer respite care are effective ways to help patients' families deal with the stress of providing care.
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As baby boomers age so does the national workforce and so does the need for health care. Both factors increase the challenge of recruiting new employees and retaining experienced employees.
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A disease management program implemented by nurse case managers helps chronically ill, unfunded patients cared for by the North Broward Hospital District avoid hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
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A multidisciplinary care management program for young Medicaid beneficiaries with complex conditions has resulted in significant increases in members' use of effective treatments and services.
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The diagnosis of malaria has traditionally relied upon microscopy. However, microscopic diagnosis is labor intensive, somewhat subjective, and assurance of quality standards can be difficult at best.
