Case Management Advisor articles from May 2006

Case Management Advisor archives from May 2006

HIV-AIDS can affect treatment for chronic, catastrophic diseases.
May 1, 2006... HIV-AIDS can affect treatment for chronic, catastrophic diseases Work closely with a specialist for optimum outcomes If you're managing the care of a patient who has a comorbidity of HIV or AIDS, keep in mind that the patient is likely...

DM program keeps AIDS patients out of hospital.
May 1, 2006... DM program keeps AIDS patients out of hospital One-on-one education is the key to success An intensive one-on-one case management program helps people with AIDS stay adherent to their medication regime, avoid hospitalizations and...

Program helps HIV-AIDS members over obstacles.(human immunodeficiency virus- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)(Report)
May 1, 2006... Program helps HIV-AIDS members over obstacles Disease takes precedence in CM programs When the state of New Jersey mandated that health plans establish a case management program for their publicly insured members with HIV-AIDS,...

Customer service key to patient satisfaction.
May 1, 2006... Customer service key to patient satisfaction Respond to complaints, utilize survey trends 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.
May 1, 2006... Courtesy and smiles project good image Effective telephone etiquette necessary People who choose home health care as their profession are caring, people-oriented professionals, but home health managers should not assume that being...

AAOHN platform to focus on safety, wellness, career.
May 1, 2006... AAOHN platform to focus on safety, wellness, career Hazard preparedness, workplace violence addressed In creating the public policy platform that will guide its efforts through 2006, the American Association of Occupational Health...

'Hospitals of excellence' outshine others in mortality.(Clinical report)
May 1, 2006... 'Hospitals of excellence' outshine others in mortality 'Quality chasm' continues to grow, says report When it comes to quality improvement, it seems that the best keep getting better, based on the findings of the latest Hospital Quality...

CE objectives/questions.
May 1, 2006... CE objectives After reading this issue, continuing education participants will be able to: *Identify clinical, legal, legislative, regulatory, financial, and social issues relevant to case management. *Explain how those issues...