Hospital Case Management – August 1, 2018
August 1, 2018
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Roles and Functions of Community Health Workers
Community health workers have the potential to enhance primary care access and benefit patients — but remain a largely untapped resource.
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Limited Health Literacy a Barrier to Achieving Good Outcomes
To ensure optimal outcomes for patients from all backgrounds, review your materials and communications to ensure they include all literacy levels.
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Post-discharge Communication: Preprogrammed Phones May Lower Readmissions
Six months after the implementation of a pilot program using preprogrammed phones to encourage patients to call or text their home care provider or visiting nurse at the onset of worsening conditions, readmission rates at Accessible Home Health Care decreased significantly.
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Providers Address Homelessness to Reduce ED, Hospital Use
Some hospitals are stepping up their game in the area of homeless patients, adopting a “housing first” philosophy — or, the idea that having a roof over one’s head is inextricably linked with better health, and is a critical first step to any effective treatment plan.