Hospital Home Health Archives – December 1, 2005
December 1, 2005
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As agencies recover, more disaster planning tips, suggestions offered
The television crews are gone and other news items lead the 6 o'clock news, but the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita are still everyday stories ... -
Education on 'do-not-use' abbreviation list needed
This month, we examine do-not-use abbreviation lists, written orders, and competency assessments. -
LegalEase: Should you have your own malpractice insurance?
Licensed practitioners of all types who are employees of health care providers are often covered by malpractice insurance that is paid for by their employers. -
Home environment better atmosphere for learning
It is through education that the patient's goals and outcomes are met. -
CHF project aims to bridge gap between providers
In the state of Michigan, no one has brought different groups from across health care settings together at one table. -
Cultural cues important in home health care
When a home care patient is from another culture it is a good idea to learn as much as possible about his or her cultural beliefs before the visit,... -
Nurse line checks up on patients after discharge
When a case manager or social worker at Saint Luke's Medical Center is concerned about a patient who is being discharged, he or she asks the RNs staffing the hospital's Nurseline to make a follow up call after the patient gets home.