Patient Education Management Archives – February 1, 2010
February 1, 2010
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TJC: Time is now to examine communication with LEP patients
Now is the time for health care facilities to evaluate communication practices between patients and providers at the point of care to make sure they comply with new Joint Commission standards, says Amy Wilson-Stronks, MPP, project director in the Division of Standards and Survey Methods. -
Plan required to offer interpreter services
Every medical facility needs to have a plan in place for accessing qualified medical interpreters when a patient has limited English proficiency. There are many ways to make sure there is good communication between medical staff and patients or family members with limited English proficiency. -
Headline news creates need for patient education
In November 2009, recommendations for changes in screening guidelines for breast cancer made headline news. Shortly thereafter, new guidelines for cervical cancer screening also became news. -
2010 may bring new career opps for CMS
Now is a good time to be a case manager, leaders in the field report. New opportunities are opening up for case managers as the country struggles with ways to provide optimal health care for everyone while minimizing soaring costs for care. -
Want to spend more time interacting with patients?
Case managers went to nursing school to take care of people, something they find themselves doing less and less in most practice settings, Catherine Mullahy, RN, BS, CRRN, CCM, points out. -
Hospital created simple, effective discharge tool
An effective and simple discharge checklist is the ideal tool for hospital nurses and others who handle the patient discharge process.