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What would happen if one of your clinical trial participants appeared in an emergency department (ED)? How would physicians know the potential impacts of study medications on their treatment?
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The National Health Information Infrastructure Act of 2003, sponsored by Rep. Nancy Johnson (R-CT), was introduced July 24. The bill would establish architectural standards so that computerized software systems can communicate with each other.
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The House version of Project BioShield excludes two elements believed to be key in enticing drug makers into developing biomedical countermeasures.
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Your patient is sleeping more, seems less energetic when awake, has lost interest in a favorite hobby, or has trouble following conversations. For home health patients, these symptoms can be the result of myriad conditions from diabetes to neurological problems. The symptoms also can indicate depression, a problem found in many older adults.
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Family members often make promises that may not be in the best interest of the patient. While environmental, safety, and even clinical issues can be addressed in most cases, what about cognitive problems?
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In 2001, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services changed its definition of homebound to allow Medicare home health patients to attend adult day care without jeopardizing the patients home health coverage. Sylvia Nissenboim, director of adult care and enrichment programs at the St. Louis Red Cross and president of the Missouri Adult Day Care Association, thought she would see more referrals between her adult day program and local home health agencies, but nothing happened. After surveying home health agencies, she discovered a need for education of both industries.
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This is the second of a two-part series that looks at home health aide retention issues such as training, supervision, and benefits. This month, innovative programs that enhance aide education and tips on improving retention are described.
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The Home Health Compare web site, sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, makes home health quality measures available to consumers to help them choose a home health agency. Home Health Quality Measures currently are available for home health agencies in eight states.
