ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Guidelines recently issued by the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) explicitly allow health maintenance organizations (HMOs) with a Medicare risk contract to sell a point-of-service (POS) benefit to their Medicare members. For an additional charge, these HMO members will now be allowed to go out-of-network for certain medical services.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Accreditation promotes continuous quality improvement of systems that affects the quality of patient care delivered, attains desirable clinical and financial outcomes and strategically positions the subacute care provider in the rapidly changing health care delivery system. Thus, as consumers and purchasers of health care plans continue to demand quality care with the best possible outcomes at significant cost savings, accreditation may become the panacea of the future.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A number of cases involving long-term care (LTC) employees and facilities involve actions that are intentional. Neglect and abuse of the elderly, reckless misconduct and reporting these incidents are discussed.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

As issues of security, accountability and access are resolved, the Internet will act as the central infrastructure for a global as well as a community health information network. It will help nurses extend their services to the community and to educate specific patient populations.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A nurse practitioner-staffed minor emergency area provides high quality care for approximately 21% of their adult emergency department population. Patients are triaged based on set criteria, allowing for short treatment times. The physical layout, triage criteria and the NPs' scope of practice in the Level I trauma center's ED are detailed.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A Census Variation Staffing (CVS) model has been used successfully on all nursing units for 4 years. Historical data and nursing hours per patient day (NHPPD) are used to determine the staffing needs of each unit on a daily, shift-by-shift basis, CVS has been heralded as the single largest factor in the hospital's consistent profitability—averaging annual savings of $485,100.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

To ensure optimal utilization of RNs, the nursing care delivery system in a surgical nursing division assessed the tasks that could be delegated to ancillary personnel. Nursing assistants completed competency-based training and after six months, several positive outcomes were evident: dramatic decreases in overtime, improved patient care and increased patient and staff satisfaction.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A nurse-managed primary care community health center, Abbottsford Community Health Center (ACHC), provides highly accessible, quality, cost-effective care to the residents of the Abbottsford Community. Data revealed that, in comparison to the aggregate family practices in an HMO, ACHC has achieved better outcomes in areas such as emergency department visits, inpatient days and client care costs. The nurse manager's roles and responsibility are critical in achieving this success.

ISSN:0744-6314    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID