摘要:

Just the other day, a friend asked me what I was going to write about this month. I replied, “Turnaround hospitals.” And she asked “What's a turnaround hospital?” I answered, “One that was at least halfway down the road to perdition, and turned back toward the light.”

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Many postacute care providers are concerned about the effects of the prospective payment system on skilled nursing facilities. To retain their contractual arrange ments, physical, occupational and speech therapists are trying to develop services within the financial constraints the PPS imposed. Management and staff of SNFs also are struggling with the Resource Utilization Groups III and the Minimum Data Set that will be the basis for the predetermined, per diem, all-inclusive fixed rate to be paid. The most logical approach to dealing with this crisis is to reengineer all of the SNFs' processes.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A managed care plan's capitation payments should include an adjustment for its members' health status Demographic and diagnostic information can be used to make the adjustment, which would help to minimize a health plan's potential financial liabilities. Without the adjustment, health plans have an incentive not to enroll persons with the heaviest care needs.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The new millennium. It means many things for many people, from astrologers to Information technology(IT) professionals. But the latter, especially those in health care, have good reason to be concerned. Because for the majority of computer systems, January 1, 2000, marks both the beginning of a new decade and total system chaos.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Staff nurses, using the Nursing Interventions Classification, selected the core competencies, performance criteria and interventions relevant to their practice. A performance-based approach highlights performance outcomes and previous experience. A preceptor and self-directed learning activities help apply the knowledge in the work setting

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A survey rates leadership behavior at all levels. The confidential feedback survey accomplishes three things: (1) it gives valuable feedback about leadership skills; (2) it gives employees a voice or a chance to be heard; and (3) it encourages teambuilding.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

What can managers do to ensure a nurse manager's competency and effectiveness in to day's dynamic health care environment? Strategies on how to lead nurse managers and, in turn, help build a strong health care environment through effective nursing management are given.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A nursing council modeled after the traditional five nursing roles-manager, educator, practitioner, evaluator and researcher-improves patient outcomes and enhances nurse work satisfaction. The council provides a participative forum to address nursing and patient-care issues within a decentralized matrix organization.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID