Case Management Advisor – May 1, 2006
May 1, 2006
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HIV-AIDS can affect treatment for chronic, catastrophic diseases
If youre managing the care of a patient who has a comorbidity of HIV or AIDS, keep in mind that the patient is likely to have issues that other patients with the same condition do not. -
DM program keeps AIDS patients out of hospital
An intensive one-on-one case management program helps people with AIDS stay adherent to their medication regime, avoid hospitalizations and emergency department visits, and learn to self-manage their disease. -
Program helps HIV-AIDS members over obstacles
When the state of New Jersey mandated that health plans establish a case management program for their publicly insured members with HIV-AIDS, Horizon-NJ health plan went a step further and put a nurse who is experienced in HIV case management in the position. -
Customer service key to patient satisfaction
Anyone who works in retail knows that customer satisfaction is the key to repeat business, leading to a more successful financial future. -
Courtesy and smiles project good image
People who choose home health care as their profession are caring, people-oriented professionals, but home health managers should not assume that being caring and friendly always results in the best customer service, say experts. -
AAOHN platform to focus on safety, wellness, career
In creating the public policy platform that will guide its efforts through 2006, the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) includes priorities that reflect the changing role of occupational and environmental health nurses and the changing world in which they work. -
‘Hospitals of excellence’ outshine others in mortality
When it comes to quality improvement, it seems that the best keep getting better, based on the findings of the latest Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence study from Golden, CO-based HealthGrades Inc.