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In July 2002, a new inventory system for patient education brochures was implemented at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City that saves a great deal of time.
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Every day, children across America are impacted by traumatic experiences. Sometimes it is a natural disaster such as a hurricane, and other times it is the death of a classmate.
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) based in Bethesda, MD, children react to a traumatic event in age appropriate ways. Therefore, it is important to teach parents what signs and symptoms to expect following a traumatic event based on the age of their child.
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American Health Consultants now offers the Hospital Handbook on Smallpox Vaccination, a facilitywide resource containing all the information you need about smallpox vaccination in most heath care facilities and environments.
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HealthQuarters, the patient education resource center at LaPorte (IN) Regional Health System, was implemented as an adjunct to patient education.
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Although the United States is gearing up for the possible use of the smallpox virus by terrorists, educating the general public about smallpox is not a high priority at most health care facilities because vaccines are not available to this segment of the population yet.
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No matter the literacy level of your population, it is wise to develop criteria for selecting or creating educational materials in plain language.
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The three consumers who sit on the material review panel at the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority in Richmond, British Columbia, are given a set of guidelines that helps them determine if the piece is written clearly. However, most of their skills are developed as they serve on the panel.
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Many people would benefit from counseling, but often they do not know when counseling is appropriate, how to find a suitable counselor, or the benefits of working with a trained professional.
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