摘要:

A clinical nurse specialist's role capitalizes on five role components: manager, clinician, consultant, educator, and researcher: Although the case manager's responsibilities also encompass these areas, priorities differ: A clear definition of both roles is essential when considering a transition from clinical nurse specialist to case manager.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Using a systems approach, critical pathways address different types of Injuries in trauma patients. A 640-bed tertiary referral center contracted with an independent consultant to evaluate its trauma program, resulting in several improvements in the delivery of services. Case management achieved the action plan goals: improved utilization of resources, improved continuity of care, and decreased length of stay.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Over the years the utilization review coordinator's role has evolved to more than quality assessment, risk management, and utilization management. Recognizing the need to expand the traditional role, one hospital integrated two positions: case management and utilization management. A 2-month pilot defining roles, responsibilities, outcomes, and future goals is described.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A centralized educational program: 1) increases awareness of prevention of back injury, 2) decreases the cost of workers' compensation claims resulting from work-related back-injury/pain, 3) decreases the amount of employee sick time taken because of back pain, 4) increases work productivity through proper ergonomics, and 5) teaches staff members to take care of their backs at home and at work. A descriptive study, and tracking of reported back-injury cases and the cost-per-claim, evauates the program's efficacy and cost effectiveness.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

To meet the unique needs of older adults over the age of 62, one hospital established a senior care unit. Here patients are encouraged to maintain current physical and mental abilities while recovering from an acute illness. The unit is specifically promoted for patients who live at home and wish to maintain their current status.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Long ago-advancing glaciers chiseled the North-Central United States leaving a landscape dotted with lakes and surrounded by deep forests offin evergreen, and pine. This heartland area is a geographig transition between the established East and the frontier West; even today The-thought-provoking Greativity of these people communicates change through ingenuity thereby strengthening the link geographically as well as through medical technology.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID