Joint Section of Neurotrauma & Critical Care
... every 21 seconds. Every 5 minutes one person will die and another will become permanently disabled due to a brain injury. ...
... every 21 seconds. Every 5 minutes one person will die and another will become permanently disabled due to a brain injury. ...
New York State Department of Health`s Demonstration to Integrate
... The 2011 New York State budget provides for the establishment of a model for integrated care coordination and care management services called Health Homes. Authorization for the establishment of Health Homes is found in the Affordable Care Act, section 2703 (SSA 1945b) and NYS SSL 365-I. This provis ...
... The 2011 New York State budget provides for the establishment of a model for integrated care coordination and care management services called Health Homes. Authorization for the establishment of Health Homes is found in the Affordable Care Act, section 2703 (SSA 1945b) and NYS SSL 365-I. This provis ...
Care Coordination for People with Chronic Conditions Partnership
... Typically, people with functional limitations have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) such as a bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility. At the same time, they can struggle with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs): preparing meals, doing housework, using t ...
... Typically, people with functional limitations have difficulty performing activities of daily living (ADLs) such as a bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and mobility. At the same time, they can struggle with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs): preparing meals, doing housework, using t ...
Spring 2011 - Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario
... our appreciation to those of you who have shared a story, written an article, volunteered your time or simply promoted the RTSO to your peers. Like each of you, we are true believers of our profession. We know the difference we can make in healthcare delivery. The rebirth and growth of the RTSO has ...
... our appreciation to those of you who have shared a story, written an article, volunteered your time or simply promoted the RTSO to your peers. Like each of you, we are true believers of our profession. We know the difference we can make in healthcare delivery. The rebirth and growth of the RTSO has ...
Full title: Family satisfaction following spinal fusion in Rett syndrome
... questionnaires have had a high response fraction (from 82-89%) over the lifetime of the ARSD and the most recent 2011/2012 family questionnaire was returned by 237/275 (86.2%) families. In May 2013, the ARSD included 392 females born since 1976 with 69 (17.6%) having died since data collection comme ...
... questionnaires have had a high response fraction (from 82-89%) over the lifetime of the ARSD and the most recent 2011/2012 family questionnaire was returned by 237/275 (86.2%) families. In May 2013, the ARSD included 392 females born since 1976 with 69 (17.6%) having died since data collection comme ...
Ontario Renal Plan (2015–2019)
... Together, everyone in the kidney care system—from patients to their healthcare teams to system administrators and partner organizations—will work in collaboration and partnership to implement initiatives that will have an impact on care. We all have a lot to be proud of. Thanks to the collective eff ...
... Together, everyone in the kidney care system—from patients to their healthcare teams to system administrators and partner organizations—will work in collaboration and partnership to implement initiatives that will have an impact on care. We all have a lot to be proud of. Thanks to the collective eff ...
Promoting Oral Health Care For People With HIV Infection
... however, can undermine the success of treatment by exacerbating existing medical conditions, compromising adherence to an antiretroviral treatment regimen, and diminishing quality of life. Oral disease occurs disproportionately among individuals from low socioeconomic levels and among those who are ...
... however, can undermine the success of treatment by exacerbating existing medical conditions, compromising adherence to an antiretroviral treatment regimen, and diminishing quality of life. Oral disease occurs disproportionately among individuals from low socioeconomic levels and among those who are ...
Wish-fulfilling medicine
... complaint); the knowledge and skill of the doctor; and the professional nature of the medical activity. To what extent do these three aspects also apply to wish-fulfilling medicine? There appears to be no doubt about the second and third aspect: a call is made on the knowledge and skill of the docto ...
... complaint); the knowledge and skill of the doctor; and the professional nature of the medical activity. To what extent do these three aspects also apply to wish-fulfilling medicine? There appears to be no doubt about the second and third aspect: a call is made on the knowledge and skill of the docto ...
Cigna Access 6000
... 1. Includes eligible in-network preventive care services. Some preventive care services may not be covered, including most immunizations for travel. Reference your plan documents for a list of covered and non-covered preventive care services. 2. Telehealth providers participating in the Cigna Tele ...
... 1. Includes eligible in-network preventive care services. Some preventive care services may not be covered, including most immunizations for travel. Reference your plan documents for a list of covered and non-covered preventive care services. 2. Telehealth providers participating in the Cigna Tele ...
Private-Sector Hospital Discharge Tools
... of patients across post-acute care settings. This tool exists in two forms – the Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation (CARE) Tool and the B-CARE tool1. However, these two tools do not identify the best next setting for patients being discharged from general acute-care hospitals, and providers ...
... of patients across post-acute care settings. This tool exists in two forms – the Continuity Assessment Record and Evaluation (CARE) Tool and the B-CARE tool1. However, these two tools do not identify the best next setting for patients being discharged from general acute-care hospitals, and providers ...
Quality in Primary Care - Ontario Medical Association
... Despite an overall improvement in these rates, however, there is still variation throughout the province: those living in northern regions are more likely to be overdue for colorectal cancer screening, and Ontarians with diabetes who live in rural areas or have lower incomes are more likely to exper ...
... Despite an overall improvement in these rates, however, there is still variation throughout the province: those living in northern regions are more likely to be overdue for colorectal cancer screening, and Ontarians with diabetes who live in rural areas or have lower incomes are more likely to exper ...
A Review of the Use of Antipsychotic Drugs in British
... Families and caregivers Many families are actively involved in caring for their loved ones who are aging. They are often engaged with the care team in residential care settings and become well informed about care and treatment options. Many of these family members are also appointed under the Repres ...
... Families and caregivers Many families are actively involved in caring for their loved ones who are aging. They are often engaged with the care team in residential care settings and become well informed about care and treatment options. Many of these family members are also appointed under the Repres ...
Concise summary of rapid evidence reviews to support the case for
... In February 2013, NHS England set up the Seven Days a Week Forum. Chaired by Sir Bruce Keogh, the Forum has initially focused on urgent and emergency care services, reporting in December 2013 (NHS England, 2013a; NHS Services, Seven days a week, 2013a). The review notes the considerable variation in ...
... In February 2013, NHS England set up the Seven Days a Week Forum. Chaired by Sir Bruce Keogh, the Forum has initially focused on urgent and emergency care services, reporting in December 2013 (NHS England, 2013a; NHS Services, Seven days a week, 2013a). The review notes the considerable variation in ...
Care Management Manual 6/26/14
... In addition, care coordination will be improved through increased communication through the local physician hospital organizations (PHOs). In the PHOs, the network of care providers will be developed to meet the unique needs of the target population. Community partners will be incorporated into the ...
... In addition, care coordination will be improved through increased communication through the local physician hospital organizations (PHOs). In the PHOs, the network of care providers will be developed to meet the unique needs of the target population. Community partners will be incorporated into the ...
Coronary Artery Disease
... payment models take into consideration the quality, costs, and outcomes for a patient-centered course of care over a set period of time and across multiple settings. This course of care is known as the clinical episode. Research suggests that when payments for health care are based on the care deliv ...
... payment models take into consideration the quality, costs, and outcomes for a patient-centered course of care over a set period of time and across multiple settings. This course of care is known as the clinical episode. Research suggests that when payments for health care are based on the care deliv ...
Telehealth Parity Laws. Ongoing reforms are expanding the
... versy are telehealth parity laws that require reimbursement by health plans for telehealth services at the same or equivalent rate as paid for in-person services. Without parity laws, health plans can pay for telehealth services at only a percentage of what they pay for inperson services. Many teleh ...
... versy are telehealth parity laws that require reimbursement by health plans for telehealth services at the same or equivalent rate as paid for in-person services. Without parity laws, health plans can pay for telehealth services at only a percentage of what they pay for inperson services. Many teleh ...
Quality-Based Procedures Clinical Handbook for Hyperbilirubinemia
... The selected QBP should have no less than 1,000 cases per year in Ontario and represent at least 1 per cent of the provincial direct cost budget. While cases that fall below these thresholds may in fact represent improvement opportunity, the resource requirements to implement a QBP may inhibit the e ...
... The selected QBP should have no less than 1,000 cases per year in Ontario and represent at least 1 per cent of the provincial direct cost budget. While cases that fall below these thresholds may in fact represent improvement opportunity, the resource requirements to implement a QBP may inhibit the e ...
The Importance of Care Planning - Georgia Hospice and Palliative
... Pain – 6 /10 using verbal pain scale. Angina with exertion and occasionally at rest. Comprehensive pain assessment completed which indicates pain is more frequent and now greatly restricting any activities he found pleasure in doing. Shortness of breath with any activity. Use of accessory muscles. T ...
... Pain – 6 /10 using verbal pain scale. Angina with exertion and occasionally at rest. Comprehensive pain assessment completed which indicates pain is more frequent and now greatly restricting any activities he found pleasure in doing. Shortness of breath with any activity. Use of accessory muscles. T ...
2015/16 Planning Priorities for APs Only
... For all priority areas (eg, Improved Access to Diagnostics), and sub-area of focus within the priority area (eg, Colonoscopy/Endoscopy) in the guidance tables below, each DHB must: ...
... For all priority areas (eg, Improved Access to Diagnostics), and sub-area of focus within the priority area (eg, Colonoscopy/Endoscopy) in the guidance tables below, each DHB must: ...
Article - American Cancer Society Cancer Action
... intensity of medical services resulted in qualitatively similar results (ie, the parameter estimates were contained within the 95% confidence intervals of the estimates of the primary analyses) across all major cost categories albeit with fewer matched subjects (78% of palliative care patients disch ...
... intensity of medical services resulted in qualitatively similar results (ie, the parameter estimates were contained within the 95% confidence intervals of the estimates of the primary analyses) across all major cost categories albeit with fewer matched subjects (78% of palliative care patients disch ...
General Questions What does “EXC” mean in Quality
... The RRU measures look at all services for members with the condition-specific discharges and pharmacy use, or from identified condition and are not specific to diagnosis at time all inpatient discharges and medications, regardless of of discharge. The standardized prices are aggregated across reason ...
... The RRU measures look at all services for members with the condition-specific discharges and pharmacy use, or from identified condition and are not specific to diagnosis at time all inpatient discharges and medications, regardless of of discharge. The standardized prices are aggregated across reason ...
Saving Babies 2010-2011: Eighth report on perinatal care in South
... This eighth Saving Babies report deals with the years 2010-2011. It is unique because for the first time PPIP is sufficiently widespread to be able to give the report in districts and provinces. This data is presented at the end of the report. Care should be taken not to over interpret the data pres ...
... This eighth Saving Babies report deals with the years 2010-2011. It is unique because for the first time PPIP is sufficiently widespread to be able to give the report in districts and provinces. This data is presented at the end of the report. Care should be taken not to over interpret the data pres ...
The Health Plan Schedule of Benefits
... be covered under the same terms and conditions as any other covered illnesses. LIMITATIONS. A. HOSPICE CARE. Members who are diagnosed as having a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less may elect home-based hospice care. The focus in hospice is care, not a cure. Treatment is p ...
... be covered under the same terms and conditions as any other covered illnesses. LIMITATIONS. A. HOSPICE CARE. Members who are diagnosed as having a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less may elect home-based hospice care. The focus in hospice is care, not a cure. Treatment is p ...
2016 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
... • Work by MCW physicians and researchers has resulted in 218 technologies covered by more than 257 pending and issued U.S. and foreign patents. MCW holds more than 50 technology license agreements with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. • Through the hundreds of clinical tri ...
... • Work by MCW physicians and researchers has resulted in 218 technologies covered by more than 257 pending and issued U.S. and foreign patents. MCW holds more than 50 technology license agreements with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. • Through the hundreds of clinical tri ...
Neonatal Competency (Word 2003)
... 3. Module –Learner has completed a training tool (computerized or written module, class, video, etc.) provided by the facility to measure competence for this skill. 4. Verbalization - Learner explains to the preceptor the process and/or planning that evidences safe, reliable knowledge base. This may ...
... 3. Module –Learner has completed a training tool (computerized or written module, class, video, etc.) provided by the facility to measure competence for this skill. 4. Verbalization - Learner explains to the preceptor the process and/or planning that evidences safe, reliable knowledge base. This may ...