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Occupational back injuries are an ongoing hazard in healthcare, particularly among nurses who have to move patients and perform other tasks that could cause injury.
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The new healthcare arena offers case managers the opportunity to go out on their own as independent practitioners, but there is a downside to being your own boss.
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There is no denying the appeal of immediate bedding. When it works well, patients get attention right away, and their needs are addressed in short order. But veterans of the approach will tell you that making such a practice a reality in a busy ED requires administrative commitment and persistence.
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There's a lot more to being an independent case manager than just announcing that you're open for business. Being successful takes a lot of planning.
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A lot of people think they want to work for themselves, but they find out its not glamorous, and it does take a lot of hard work.
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Hospitalized children were discharged sooner and were less likely to be readmitted when physicians followed the recommendations of an antibiotic stewardship program, researchers reported recently in Philadelphia at the IDWeek 2014 conference. The study is the first to show the benefits of drug stewardship on childrens health.
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The Affordable Care Act and other healthcare reform measures are making far-reaching changes to the way healthcare works, and hospitals and case managers are going to have to change their way of thinking to succeed.
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Atrius Health, an alliance of six multispecialty medical groups and one home health and hospice agency, has teamed up with two health plans to jointly coordinate care for patients who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
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In a randomized controlled study by Allina Health, patients who work with lay healthcare workers called care guides were 31% more likely to meet evidence-based care goals than those who were not part of the care guide program.
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The University of Pennsylvania Health System has found that interventions by community health workers improve outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions for at-risk patients.
