Hospital Home Health Archives – April 1, 2007
April 1, 2007
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As identity theft increases so does your responsibility
Imagine contacting over 350,000 patients to tell them that their private medical and financial data has been stolen. The staff and management of Providence Home Services, a division of Seattle, WA-based Providence Health Systems, doesn't have to imagine it. -
Wanted: Focused, motivated person to sell
Hiring the right person for the job is the key to success for any business but in home health many managers are not sure how to identify the right person for a sales and marketing position. -
Show the value of telemedicine services
Three years ago, Visiting Nurse Services of the Northwest in Mountlake Terrace, WA, began offering telemedicine services to a wide range of patients. -
Get more by adopting technological advances
Hospice agencies still provide personalized care for patients in their homes, just as they always have, but technological advances have improved the way that agencies manage and documents that care. -
ID theft in health care emerging as major risk
Health care records are a "treasure trove of information" for identity thieves because they typically contain more detailed personal information on people than could be found in any other business, according to experts who help health care providers avoid identity theft. -
Heart failure patients present challenges
Patients with heart failure may be among the most challenging for case managers who are coordinating their care. -
News Brief: Patient safety FAQs released
A total of 147 new or revised frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to the 2007 National Patient Safety Goals are posted on the Joint Commission website.