Patient Education Management Archives – May 1, 2005
May 1, 2005
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Create criteria for interpreters in medical encounters and teaching sessions
Harborview Medical Center in Seattle had more than 100,000 interpreted encounters in 80 languages last year. To meet this demand, the medical center has created a well-developed interpreter service with 50 interpreters on staff. -
Train staff to work with interpreters
When health care professionals work with interpreters to educate non-English-speaking patients, it is a team effort. -
When teaching, consider cultural influences
When cross-cultural teaching encounters occur, health care providers, nurses, and other disciplines must be aware of barriers to education. While an interpreter can help get the message across, the fact that patients know and understand a regimen does not mean they will adhere to it. -
Asthma action plan acts as self-management tool
Ten years ago, nurse practitioners collaborated with pediatric pulmonary allergists at St. Louis Childrens Hospital to develop a plan to manage asthma cases within the hospital setting. -
Quick facts about the asthma action plan for school nurses
What is an Asthma Action Plan? It is an individualized, written plan for asthma care developed by the health care provider that includes the following. -
Hospice patient handbook increases satisfaction
A Florida hospice has created an education program that helps it handle its rapid growth while improving patient and family satisfaction. -
News Briefs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced it will cover smoking and tobacco cessation counseling to help seniors give up their tobacco habit.