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There’s no magic number for case management caseloads
When it comes to determining case management caseloads, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. But one thing is clear — if case managers have large caseloads, they can’t perform all the duties their role requires and do them well, the experts say.
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"Case Managers, You're Valuable. Now Get to Work."
While hospitals are giving case managers more responsibilities, many administrators are not approving an increase in staff to handle the extra work.
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The Vitals - September 2015
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ED Push - September 2015 First Issue
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Management of the critically ill newborn after delivery
Neonates with prematurity, maternal diabetes, Caucasian males, or genetic factors such as genetic disorder of surfactant production (surfactant protein B and C gene mutations) are at risk for developing respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). These infants may demonstrate respiratory distress in the form of tachypnea, retractions, nasal flaring, grunting, and cyanosis. The chest X-ray typically reveals lungs with low volume, a diffuse reticular granular pattern, and air bronchograms. -
Hospitals Warned About Dual Measurements on Oral Dosing Devices
Here’s why you shouldn’t give a dram.
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Evaluating Dementia and Delirium in the Emergency Department
The term dementia is derived from the Latin word for “out of one’s mind.” It describes a deterioration of intellectual faculties, which may include memory, attention, learning, and judgment, and can be accompanied by emotional disturbance and personality changes. It is most often a result of a neurodegenerative process, such as Alzheimer’s disease, but also can be caused by more than 50 different diseases and disorders, including strokes, trauma, infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.
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Even Moderate Heat Increases Spur More ED Visits
"Everybody believes that heat is dangerous but not for them."
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PCP Salaries Catching Up With Specialists
Find out where the biggest compensation boosts are for healthcare providers.
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The Vitals - November 2014