Patient Education Management Archives – June 1, 2007
June 1, 2007
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Appropriate connections help expedite work on patient education databases
To provide easy access to patient education resources that support teaching, many patient education managers are considering creating a database (an organized collection of information records) to be used via the Intranet or Internet. -
Developing a patient ED culture is one PEM's goal
To maximize the value of educational opportunities at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Magdalyn Patyk, MS, RN, BC, patient education program manager, works closely with inpatient and outpatient services and the Health Learning Center. -
Integrated program takes proactive approach to care
When members of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida are seriously ill, injured, facing surgery, or need help negotiating the health care system, their care is managed by a care coordinator located in their region. -
Patient-centered care management saves money
Patients with life-limiting conditions who received patient-centered management had dramatically reduced utilization and cost of care compared to patients with similar conditions who received regular case management, a study by Blue Shield of California has concluded. -
JCAHO report addresses language, cultural issues
Hospitals should provide ongoing training to staff on how and when to access language services, The Joint Commission recommends in a recent report.