• Dignity Health offer practice opportunities in every setting from rural to urban, from community facilities to nationally recognized centers of excellence. (dignityhealth.org)
  • Unlike the dialysis machines elsewhere in the hospital or in outpatient treatment centers, ICU machines operate continuously, 24 hours a day - unless there are more patients than machines. (npr.org)
  • PMH-APRNs work in urban and rural settings across the country, such as private practices, hospitals, community mental health centers, primary care offices, state and federal facilities. (apna.org)
  • In June 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted the webinar Evaluating and Supporting Patients with Long COVID in Returning to Work . (cdc.gov)
  • DoD operates a nationwide network of fifty-one hospitals and medical centers. (senate.gov)
  • PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a group practice with more than 1,200 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. (peacehealth.org)
  • the Beaumont Pediatric Comprehensive Epilepsy Center has been reaccredited consistently by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers as a pediatric-specific level 4 epilepsy center - a national honor reserved for centers providing the highest levels of care to the most complex epilepsy patients. (beaumont.edu)
  • This study identified English-language peer-reviewed research articles describing CCM-based interventions for managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes in US primary care settings (ie, hospital-network outpatient clinics, private practices, and community health centers). (cdc.gov)
  • A growing body of evidence shows that a more engaged patient experiences better health outcomes and lower use of healthcare services. (bmj.com)
  • Given these benefits, the implementation of EBP across healthcare systems holds the potential to drive advances in the quality of care provided and improve patient outcomes," says Goyal. (healthcare-digital.com)
  • The LLR team's support through capital, industry expertise and value creation resources will help us continue to transform the continuum of care with a 'one patient, one record' approach that drives better outcomes for patients and providers alike. (businesswire.com)
  • Quick to deploy and intuitive to use, Azalea solutions ensure better care coordination and communication, and the "one patient, one record" approach provides care teams the agility to achieve better outcomes. (businesswire.com)
  • Methods: This prospective intervention trial examined work injuries and other outcomes before and after the intervention, with other hospital employees used as a concurrent control. (cdc.gov)
  • An observational, prospective, patient-outcome study was conducted in five different practice settings on 390 CD patients over 18 months using three outcomes-Glasgow Homeopathic Hospital Outcome Scale (GHHOS), Scoring Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD), and Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI), assessed at baseline, after 3 and 6 months. (thieme-connect.de)
  • The LR of each of the four symptoms was estimated as per the patient-rated outcomes on GHHOS. (thieme-connect.de)
  • Comprehensive discharge planning by advanced practice nurses has demonstrated short-term reductions in readmissions of elderly patients, but the benefits of more intensive follow-up of hospitalized elders at risk for poor outcomes after discharge has not been studied. (nih.gov)
  • Intervention group patients received a comprehensive discharge planning and home follow-up protocol designed specifically for elders at risk for poor outcomes after discharge and implemented by advanced practice nurses. (nih.gov)
  • We aim to describe the patient profile, clinical severity and outcomes of the patients who present with UGIB to the ED of tertiary referral hospitals in Tanzania. (researchsquare.com)
  • In such programs, reimbursement reflects provider performance on quality metrics based on adherence to certain care processes, scores on patient satisfaction surveys, or patient outcomes. (heritage.org)
  • However, there is a lack of evidence about their ultimate impact on patient outcomes. (cmaj.ca)
  • However, it is unclear whether more spending is associated with better patient outcomes or how hospitals could decrease costs. (bvsalud.org)
  • Berkowitz et al remind us that swimming 'upstream' is essential if we want to improve health outcomes for vulnerable or disadvantaged patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • Primary care physicians (PCPs) were trained to deliver evidence-based care, and PCP office-based diabetes self-management education improved patient outcomes. (cdc.gov)
  • Results The response rate was 42%, with 1457 acute care hospitals completing the survey. (bmj.com)
  • When you join a Dignity Health residency program, you become a member of one of the largest hospital systems in the nation and the largest not-for-profit acute care provider in California. (dignityhealth.org)
  • Older adults' perceptions of feeling safe in urban and rural acute care. (ahrq.gov)
  • One of the nation's busiest hospitals, Piedmont is a top acute-care community hospital, and made the 2018 U.S. News and World report's Best Hospitals list. (mazzetti.com)
  • Phase II will fit-up the remaining six patient floors, adding 84 critical care beds and 192 acute care beds, finishing out the project in 2026. (mazzetti.com)
  • 001). There were no significant group differences in post-discharge acute care visits, functional status, depression, or patient satisfaction. (nih.gov)
  • Gardens apartment complex in Hong Kong, Air China flight 112 from Hong Kong to Beijing, and an acute care hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (cdc.gov)
  • The term 'patient engagement' encompasses a number of related concepts, including 'patient-centred care' 1 and 'shared decision-making', 2 all of which build on the idea of involving patients as partners in their care. (bmj.com)
  • There is also evidence that patients benefit when family members play an active part in the patient's care. (bmj.com)
  • 9 Family members can take on many roles, such as participating in care coordination and assessing care practices for consistency, accuracy and safety. (bmj.com)
  • 10 They play an especially important role when patients are not physically or cognitively able to participate in their own care, and family members become the surrogate decision-makers. (bmj.com)
  • one study reported that longer visiting hours in the intensive care unit were linked to a reduction in cardiovascular complications, possibly through patients' reduced anxiety and better hormonal profiles. (bmj.com)
  • Improving access to such health care might improve quality of life and reduce hospital readmissions among COPD patients and reduce COPD mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • Technologies such as remote patient monitoring and videoconferencing can be used to expand specialty care to seriously ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs), to patients in critical assess hospitals, or to patients and providers in areas with shortages of health care providers. (nih.gov)
  • Similarly, technology can be used to extend primary care to remote areas and increase the frequency of patient and primary care provider interactions. (nih.gov)
  • But programs that emphasize primary care tend to include more patient contact, coursework in patient handling, and longer clinical rotations in general fields. (princetonreview.com)
  • At Dignity Health you'll find a supportive, collegial environment and staff who are committed to bringing the latest technology and the best practices to patient care. (dignityhealth.org)
  • For the clinical excellence, quality of life and care experience you want, learn about Dignity Health's practice opportunities . (dignityhealth.org)
  • Explore the links below to learn about the Arroyo Grande Community Hospital commitment to you and your family, to our communities and to delivering care that meets every patient's physical, mental and spiritual needs. (dignityhealth.org)
  • I am determined to do what I can to create a new model for wellness and patient care in hospitals and to address the needs of patients' loved ones and the staff who are on the journey with them. (uclahealth.org)
  • In partnership with Karan's Urban Zen Foundation, the UCLA Health will be offering a unique Eastern healing program designed to enhance the care of patients. (uclahealth.org)
  • UCLA Health has a long tradition of integrating holistic health care techniques with traditional medical care," said Dr. David Feinberg, president of the UCLA Health, CEO of the UCLA Hospital System and associate vice chancellor for health sciences. (uclahealth.org)
  • While traditional science has made miraculous strides in controlling and eradicating disease," Karan said, "the key recuperative role played by promoting the emotional and spiritual well-being of the patient, along with the medical professionals and loved ones who care for them, has often been neglected. (uclahealth.org)
  • The objective of the Urban Zen Integrative Therapy program is to train and then to provide integrative therapists in hospitals, outpatient care, support groups and private practices who can blend the best of Eastern and Western healing techniques. (uclahealth.org)
  • During this curriculum, medical professionals from the UCLA Health will be trained in five modalities of treatment: yoga therapy, Reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and contemplative care," said Gillian Cilibrasi, Urban Zen's program director. (uclahealth.org)
  • We only have nine or 10 machines, and now we have over 30 patients that need them," said one physician who manages an intensive care unit in Queens but who didn't want his name used because he could be fired for speaking out. (npr.org)
  • Our intensive care unit nurses usually take care of two patients," Fishbane said. (npr.org)
  • According to the World Health Organization (WHO), EBP can be defined as an interdisciplinary approach to clinical decision-making that integrates the best available evidence, care context, patient values, and preferences of healthcare professionals. (healthcare-digital.com)
  • By adopting EBP, healthcare organisations can effectively address such concerns and continue to promote patient-centred care throughout their systems. (healthcare-digital.com)
  • By having immediate access to such content, the workforce can make more informed decisions, leading to a more patient-centred approach to care. (healthcare-digital.com)
  • In addition, EBP is aligned with the principles of value-based healthcare, aiming to provide care that reflects patient values and empowers them to manage their own well-being effectively. (healthcare-digital.com)
  • It can help patients receive high-quality care by minimising errors, enhancing safety, boosting care efficiency and reducing costs. (healthcare-digital.com)
  • A new study suggests that many patients don't complete recommended diagnostic tests or specialist referrals after appointments with their primary care physicians, especially when those appointments take place via telehealth. (medscape.com)
  • The take-home message for practicing clinicians is that they should be especially aware of follow-up for tests or referrals ordered during telehealth visits," said corresponding author Maëlys Amat, MD, MBA, a primary care physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts. (medscape.com)
  • To investigate the question, the researchers reviewed medical records of 4113 patients, with a mean age of 59 years, at two Boston-based primary care sites: an urban hospital-based primary care practice and an affiliated community health center. (medscape.com)
  • Azalea serves a variety of ambulatory, inpatient and specialty care settings, with a strong history of innovation for rural, community and urban settings. (businesswire.com)
  • Azalea Health (Azalea) is changing the way health IT platforms connect community-based healthcare providers and patients across the care continuum. (businesswire.com)
  • An integrative review of patient safety in studies on the care and safety of patients with communication disabilities in hospital. (ahrq.gov)
  • Multidisciplinary approaches to reducing error and risk in a patient care setting. (ahrq.gov)
  • Promoting patient safety in continence care. (ahrq.gov)
  • Neuroscience critical care: the role of the advanced practice nurse in patient safety. (ahrq.gov)
  • Background: High rates of work-related injuries are seen among health care workers involved in lifting and transferring patients. (cdc.gov)
  • Telehealth refers to the delivery and facilitation of health and health-related services including medical care, provider and patient education, health information services, and self-care via telecommunications and digital communication technologies. (connectednation.org)
  • Boston Medical Center is committed to empowering all patients to thrive, through our innovative and equitable care. (bmc.org)
  • Whether you're a current employee or looking to refer a patient, we have the tools and resources you need to help you care for patients effectively and efficiently. (bmc.org)
  • At Boston Medical Center, research efforts are imperative in allowing us to provide our patients with quality care. (bmc.org)
  • As both a large academic medical center and a safety-net hospital serving the communities of Boston and its surroundings, our trainees engage in cutting edge research and gain real-world clinical experience by providing exceptional care for all populations regardless of status. (bmc.org)
  • We care for patients in four unique settings which covers the population of each institution and represents a diverse patient base. (bmc.org)
  • Our residents learn how to care for all, without exception, in settings which are representative of urban/ suburban populations. (bmc.org)
  • With the interaction of multiple factors including technological advances, improvements in health care, and social changes, traditional parenting practices, and experiences are gradually being abandoned. (frontiersin.org)
  • METHODS Within a randomized controlled trial, we recruited English- and Spanish-speaking patients with moderate to severe COPD from urban, public primary care clinics serving a low-income, predominantly African American population. (annfammed.org)
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health (PMH) registered nurses (RN) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) represent the second largest group of behavioral health professionals in the U.S. They work in a variety of settings and provide comprehensive care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. (apna.org)
  • When probed further about pediatrics or internal medicine, I began to actively complete the primary care triad by mentioning family practice as an option as well. (aafp.org)
  • In fact, some of the only references to family practice made throughout my first three years were about family physicians in the community hospitals who made mistakes, or who were too lazy to attend morning rounds on their patients in the urban tertiary care hospital (three hours away). (aafp.org)
  • We studied a cohort of 99 consecutive patients enrolled in buprenorphine-naloxone treatment for opioid dependence at 2 urban primary care practices: a hospital-based primary care clinic, and a primary care practice in a free-standing neighborhood health center. (erowid.org)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Opioid-addicted patients can be safely and effectively treated in non-research primary care settings with limited on-site resources. (erowid.org)
  • At Sinai, we train broad-based, highly qualified surgeons who can provide excellent care to patients with a wide range of surgical diseases. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • Longview, Wash. - PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center was awarded an 'A' in the spring 2023 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a distinction recognizing PeaceHealth St. John's achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care. (peacehealth.org)
  • The expansion and improvements of Piedmont Atlanta's campus will improve access and capacity, allowing the hospital to provide patient-centric care and continuing their century old tradition of serving the community. (mazzetti.com)
  • Primary care networks and clusters-both forms of 'horizontal integration' between GP practices-have become established across the NHS in England and Wales. (rand.org)
  • The aim was to understand the early impact of acute hospitals running GP practices and to see whether the arrangement could help to resolve the workload and recruitment challenges facing primary care. (rand.org)
  • and thereby creates the opportunity for the continued development and improvement of local primary care for patients. (rand.org)
  • From the perspective of a primary care network, some or all of its members could simultaneously be part of a hospital-run group of practices. (rand.org)
  • How the practices that are integrated with hospitals have interacted with primary care networks was different in the two case study areas. (rand.org)
  • In the first study site, all but one of the practices were in a single primary care network. (rand.org)
  • Thus, the financial resources that would otherwise go directly to the primary care network were instead going to the hospital that is operating all of the GP practices in that network. (rand.org)
  • The primary care network model strengthened the position of other practices in the local area who are not part of the vertically integrated organisation and who felt uneasy about the potential influence of the acute hospital on primary care. (rand.org)
  • Further, GPs working in practices managed by the acute hospital felt that the primary care network model is complementary to the arrangement with the hospital. (rand.org)
  • For example, primary care networks may offer better employment prospects for new types of staff joining general practice. (rand.org)
  • At the second case study site, the GP practices that were integrated with the local acute hospital were spread across several different primary care networks: approximately half of them together form a single primary care network. (rand.org)
  • However, the other half of the practices are spread thinly across other primary care networks, most of whose members are not integrated with the acute hospital. (rand.org)
  • An advanced practice nurse-centered discharge planning and home care intervention for at-risk hospitalized elders reduced readmissions, lengthened the time between discharge and readmission, and decreased the costs of providing health care. (nih.gov)
  • 1 It is hard not to wonder if increasing resources on primary care and home care services would help reduce spending on drugs and emergency departments, and hospital care. (annfammed.org)
  • In an accompanying editorial, Karen DeSalvo emphasizes the importance of attending to social needs of patients and communities in order to improve care, lower costs, and reverse health disparities. (annfammed.org)
  • Purposively sampled and deeply interviewed primary care clinicians describe "'swimming against the tide' of patient expectations, the medical culture of prescribing, and organizational constraints" including time pressures, fragmentation of care, and poor information flows between multiple prescribers. (annfammed.org)
  • A proposal to overcome the dangers of discontinuity and fragmentation of care when patients are hospitalized is suggested by Doohan and DeVoe. (annfammed.org)
  • They propose that every hospital needs a Chief Primary Care Medical Officer who is expert in practice across the spectrum of care. (annfammed.org)
  • The pediatric residency program provides outstanding education and training for physicians who desire a career in general primary care pediatrics, pediatric hospital medicine, medical education, or one of the pediatric subspecialties. (beaumont.edu)
  • Our residents learn in varied inpatient, critical care, emergency, and ambulatory settings in the hospital, as well as in community agencies and organizations, office practices, school settings, clinical research and quality improvement collaboratives, and creative out-of-state and out-of-country elective rotations. (beaumont.edu)
  • In a year-long examination of Parkland Memorial Hospital and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, the paper finds much reliance on doctors in training but little supervision of them, harm done to patients, allegations of billing fraud and a 'class-based culture of care. (niemanwatchdog.org)
  • Most of the patient care at Parkland was delivered by doctors in training - first-year interns and other residents. (niemanwatchdog.org)
  • Some patient care was even handled by students who had not yet graduated from medical school. (niemanwatchdog.org)
  • Patients were harmed during surgeries by resident physicians, including a young mother whose common bile duct was severed during a gallbladder operation and a former Parkland employee who eventually had her leg amputated after knee-replacement and post-surgical care provided, in part, by medical students. (niemanwatchdog.org)
  • In an effort to promote better value, more efficient care, and innovation, the Proposed Rule sets forth a system whereby hospitals are rewarded with incentive-based payments for improvement on specified clinical care and other measures. (bassberry.com)
  • In order to be eligible for the incentive payments, a hospital must report at least ten (10) cases in each of at least four (4) different clinical process of care measures and have at least 100 Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems ("HCAHPS") surveys during the defined "performance period. (bassberry.com)
  • First, there are 17 clinical process of care measures, which represent a subset of the 45 measures adopted under the Hospital IQR program, and second, there are eight (8) HCAHPS measures, creating a total of 25 measures that are currently displayed on Hospital Compare . (bassberry.com)
  • Her research and clinical activities for the last two decades are grounded in evidence-based, patient-centered care to improve the health and well-being of the urban poor. (stanthonysf.org)
  • As a primary care physician, he sees patients at Stanford Internal Medicine and Peninsula Healthcare Connection, a clinic serving primarily unhoused and unstably housed patient. (stanthonysf.org)
  • It is not clear if the higher mortality seen in LIMC's is due to patient demographics, severity on presentation, etiology or compliance with care standards. (researchsquare.com)
  • Other potential contributors to the higher mortality may be the severity of disease presentation, as there is little primary care in our setting, and many patients seek care very late in their disease. (researchsquare.com)
  • The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010 creates several new Medicare programs intended to improve health care quality, using "pay-for-performance" payment strategies to put financial pressure on medical providers. (heritage.org)
  • Meanwhile, there are many instances in which pay-for-performance initiatives can even adversely impact patient care or decrease quality. (heritage.org)
  • nor will it drive patients to better value care. (heritage.org)
  • Improving value in hospital care is a natural imperative for health care reform, but the value-based purchasing program in the PPACA is a flawed strategy for achieving this goal. (heritage.org)
  • The program is rife with incentives for hospitals to focus on improving their performance scores without actually improving the quality of patient care, and its narrow focus will lead hospitals to direct resources to narrow areas of care, reducing the level of improvement in other areas of need. (heritage.org)
  • Correct characterisation of ovarian tumours is critical to optimise patient care. (nature.com)
  • Additionally, our fellows have the opportunity to interact with 30 infectious diseases physicians in private practice, along with affiliated health care professionals in pharmacy, hospital epidemiology and infection control, research, and medical microbiology. (beaumont.edu)
  • Fellows learn to provide patient- and family-centered care, contributing to the health and well-being of patients throughout the community. (beaumont.edu)
  • Develop outstanding clinical ID specialists with a commitment to patient care. (beaumont.edu)
  • Graduate physicians who excel in interpersonal communication skills with people from all educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds, with the ultimate goal of optimizing patient and family centered care. (beaumont.edu)
  • Beaumont Health is Michigan's largest health care system providing compassionate, extraordinary care to patient and families. (beaumont.edu)
  • Both models involve patient rostering, incentives for preventive care and requirements for after-hours care. (cmaj.ca)
  • We evaluated practice characteristics and patterns of care under both models. (cmaj.ca)
  • We compared the groups in terms of practice characteristics and patterns of care, including comprehensiveness of care, continuity of care, after-hours care, visits to the emergency department and uptake of new patients. (cmaj.ca)
  • Compared with patients in enhanced fee-for-service practices, those in capitation practices had less after-hours care (adjusted rate ratio [RR] 0.68, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.61-0.75) and more visits to emergency departments (adjusted RR 1.20, 95% CI 1.15-1.25). (cmaj.ca)
  • 2 Canadians in rural areas face geographic barriers to care, fewer available health care professionals than in urban areas and higher rates of disease. (cmaj.ca)
  • 100 times higher for household contacts of cholera patients during the week after the index patient seeks hospital care than it is for the general population. (cdc.gov)
  • To initiate a standard of care for this high-risk population, we developed Cholera-Hospital-Based-Intervention-for-7-Days (CHoBI7), which promotes hand washing with soap and treatment of water. (cdc.gov)
  • 100 times higher risk for cholera infections during the 1-week period after the index patient seeks hospital care ( 5 , 7 , 9 - 11 ). (cdc.gov)
  • 90% of these infections occurred during the first week after the index patient sought care) ( 7 , 12 ). (cdc.gov)
  • In Bangladesh, the current standard of care for cholera patients at hospital discharge is to provide oral rehydration solution (ORS) packets. (cdc.gov)
  • No standard of care exists for household contacts of these patients despite their very high risk for cholera ( 5 , 7 ). (cdc.gov)
  • 1. Despite efforts made by countries, the situation of hospitals in the African Region is getting worse in both scope and quality of health care. (who.int)
  • Despite these efforts, the situation of hospitals is getting worse in terms of both the scope and quality of health care they provide. (who.int)
  • 3. Given the importance of hospitals, the Regional Committee, at its thirty-eighth session, adopted resolution AFR/RC38/R123 on improving primary health care (PHC) through hospital sector development, and the forty-second session adopted resolution AFR/RC42/R64 on reorientation and restructuring of hospitals based on PHC. (who.int)
  • CCR defines a hospital as "a health facility that, under an organized medical staff, offers and provides twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week inpatient services, emergency medical and surgical care, continuous nursing services, and necessary ancillary services, to individuals for diagnosis or treatment of injury, illness, pregnancy or disability. (who.int)
  • The authors conducted a cross-sectional study of a Health Leads intervention in two urban adult primary care practices. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients with unmet resource needs were less healthy, had more 'no-show' appointments, more emergency department visits and were less likely to meet care targets. (bvsalud.org)
  • The 16 studies included various study designs, including 9 randomized controlled trials, and settings, including academic-affiliated primary care practices and private practices. (cdc.gov)
  • Disease registries and electronic medical records were used to establish patient-centered goals, monitor patient progress, and identify lapses in care. (cdc.gov)
  • The sum of these CCM component parts are purported to create more effective health care delivery systems that institute mechanisms for decision support, link health care systems to community resources and policies, deliver comprehensive self-management support services for patients, and operate and manage patient-centered clinical information systems. (cdc.gov)
  • They reported various adapted care strategies including telemedicine, engaging patients in self-measured blood pressure monitoring, adapting or implementing medication management services, activating partnerships to respond to patient needs or expand services, and implementing unique patient outreach approaches. (cdc.gov)
  • In response to the challenges presented by COVID-19, clinicians and health care organizations implemented various and unique strategies to respond to patient needs and expand services to monitor hypertension, demonstrating that even during a time of public health crisis, focus on improving hypertension control is possible. (cdc.gov)
  • However, 2006.Duringthis4-yearperiod200 it also occurs occasional y in patients suspected DKA cases were admitted Westudied100episodesofDKAin81 withtype2DMduringseverestress,for to the medical ward and intensive care patients;8patientswereresponsiblefor example sepsis and myocardial infarc- unit of the hospital. (who.int)
  • hospitaladmissionsasitconstitutes9% arterial blood pH, plasma bicarbonate of all diabetes-related admissions [ 9 ] and plasma osmolarity), associated Patient and disease characteristics and3.2%ofallacuteadmissionstothe complications, duration of hospitaliza- medical intensive care unit in Benghazi tion and outcome. (who.int)
  • Dignity Health facilities are places where physicians can develop professionally and personally as they make a difference for their patients and communities. (dignityhealth.org)
  • Telehealth has been a boon for modern-day patients, allowing people who might have difficulty accessing in-person appointments to continue seeing their physicians. (medscape.com)
  • This type of telehealth is widely used by everyone from physicians in local hospitals to providers who own their own private practice. (connectednation.org)
  • To train physicians to become outstanding clinicians and surgeons who can treat all aspects of diseases within Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and uphold the highest degree of ethical character and professionalism in academic and private hospitals nationwide. (bmc.org)
  • As an extension of the webinar, we recently published an article in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine discussing best practices for occupational medicine (OM) physicians to handle the return to work of long COVID patients. (cdc.gov)
  • [15] Recommendations exist for occupational medicine (OM) physicians seeing patients presenting with new or continuing symptoms post-acute COVID. (cdc.gov)
  • Female physicians of urban origin are more likely to leave rural practice. (annfammed.org)
  • While junior staff members were tending to poorer, uninsured patients at Parkland, UT Southwestern's faculty physicians focused on research and treating privately insured patients at the medical center's other hospitals. (niemanwatchdog.org)
  • The 2005 Deficit Reduction Act (the "DRA") 3 established the Hospital Inpatient Quality Reporting Program ("IQR"), the Hospital Outpatient Quality Data Reporting Program, and the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative, which reward hospitals and physicians for simply submitting data on certain quality measures. (bassberry.com)
  • The Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak is designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience that prepares physicians to meet the demands of contemporary ID practice in urban and suburban community hospitals. (beaumont.edu)
  • Using administrative data, we identified physicians belonging to either the capitation or the enhanced fee-for-service group throughout the period from Sept. 1, 2005, to Aug. 31, 2006, and their enrolled patients. (cmaj.ca)
  • Physicians enrolled in the capitation model had different practice characteristics than those in the enhanced fee-for-service model. (cmaj.ca)
  • Our evaluation, involving more than 500 physicians and close to half a million patients under the capitation model, is therefore an examination of one of the world's largest short-term voluntary shifts from fee-for-service to capitation. (cmaj.ca)
  • and update state-level variations in COPD measures, CDC analyzed 2015 data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), Medicare hospital records, and death certificate data from the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS). (cdc.gov)
  • The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) 2013 Urban-Rural Classification Scheme for Counties, which uses 2010 U.S. Census population data and the February 2013 Office of Management and Budget designations of metropolitan statistical area, micropolitan statistical area, or noncore area ( 2 ), was used to classify urban-rural status of BRFSS respondents, Medicare inpatient claims, decedents, and populations at risk based on reported county of residence. (cdc.gov)
  • That's because, while Medicare mandates levels of supervision for doctors to follow in billing for their services, it doesn't do the same when it comes to patient safety. (niemanwatchdog.org)
  • However, hospitals should be aware that the Program essentially represents a zero-sum game - the bonus payments made to hospitals that demonstrate improvement will be funded by reduction of Medicare diagnosis-related group ("DRG") payment rates to all Medicare hospitals starting in fiscal year (FY) 2013. (bassberry.com)
  • The Program takes the idea of mere data submission one step further by structuring a measurement mechanism where hospitals may receive increased reimbursement for submitting data reflecting actual quality and efficiency (bear in mind, however, that this increased reimbursement may only offset the DRG payment reductions that are slated to take effect for all Medicare hospitals beginning in FY 2013). (bassberry.com)
  • The need for both treatment and evidence collection means that clinicians find themselves simultaneously advocates for the patient and assistants to state and local law enforcement. (medscape.com)
  • Third and fourth year medical students do rotations at hospitals and clinics affiliated with their school, culminating with taking (and passing) USMLE Step 2. (princetonreview.com)
  • The never ending queues outside the clinics, jam packed hospitals, and the backlogs of the surgeries, this is the typical scene outside any hospital in India. (countercurrents.org)
  • Rarely do efforts venture beyond the walls of clinics and hospitals to target the social determinants of health. (bvsalud.org)
  • Childhood tuberculosis (TB) preventive therapy (TPT) and active healthcare clinics in the Tshwane subdistricts 3 and 4, the referral contact tracing, as per the South African (SA) national TB guidelines, area of the Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital. (who.int)
  • This can assist in identifying operational clinics with very low numbers of adult TB patients. (who.int)
  • PHILADELPHIA & ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- LLR Partners today announced an investment in Azalea Health , a rapidly growing provider of cloud-based electronic health record and patient engagement solutions for inpatient and outpatient community health organizations. (businesswire.com)
  • LLR invests in Azalea Health, cloud-based EHR and patient engagement solution provider for inpatient and outpatient community health organizations. (businesswire.com)
  • robust Continuity Clinic experience in the Pediatric Outpatient Clinic, our Patient-Centered Medical Home. (beaumont.edu)
  • Clinical rotations will not give you enough expertise to practice in any specialty (that's what a residency is for). (princetonreview.com)
  • Naively, I assumed that the core curriculum and opportunities at all medical schools included exposure to and training in the specialty of family practice. (aafp.org)
  • For patients in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Capital Health now offers greater access to a range of specialty services at convenient locations in Newtown and Yardley. (capitalhealth.org)
  • There is a paucity of data on the profile and outcome of patients who present with UGIB to EDs, especially within limited resource settings where emergency medicine is a new specialty. (researchsquare.com)
  • Some of the multi-specialty private hospitals have already been reported using Telemedicine on a bigger scale to help people to access their services at distant locations [12,13]. (bvsalud.org)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects more than 14 million US adults 1 and is a leading cause of 30-day hospital readmissions in the United States. (annfammed.org)
  • To examine the effectiveness of an advanced practice nurse-centered discharge planning and home follow-up intervention for elders at risk for hospital readmissions. (nih.gov)
  • The purpose of this technical brief is to identify and describe the body of research evidence currently available in the form of systematic reviews to inform decisions related to contemporary practice and policy issues about telehealth. (nih.gov)
  • Do Patients Follow Up on Referrals After Telehealth Visits? (medscape.com)
  • For telehealth visits, the clinician gave the patient the phone number to call to schedule the test or referral during the visit itself. (medscape.com)
  • Although patients seen via telehealth were less likely than those seen in person to follow through on cardiac stress tests within the 45-day window (59.1% vs 63.2%), this difference didn't reach statistical significance. (medscape.com)
  • Offering a 100% cloud-based, interoperable solution, Azalea delivers electronic health records, revenue cycle management, and a fully integrated telehealth solution designed for rural, community and urban practices and hospitals. (businesswire.com)
  • A comprehensive study released through Connected Nation's statewide program, Connected Nation Michigan, identified key concerns patients had about navigating telehealth. (connectednation.org)
  • Methods: Patients admitted in the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar, with PAT from January 2008 to December 2010 were prospectively studied based on a questionnaire. (scirp.org)
  • Current prostate cancer screening methods either lack specificity (PSA tests) or are costly and not widely available (MRI), thus many more patients undergo invasive prostate biopsies than are necessary. (pcf.org)
  • METHODS: This retrospective cohort study focused on adult pneumonia patients discharged between July 2010 and June 2015 from 260 US hospitals in the Premier database. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients and methods. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients and Methods: This is a retrospective study of all cases of floating knee injuries presenting to the Orthopedic Unit of Federal Medical Center and Surgery Department of Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital all in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, Northwest Nigeria, from January 2011 to December 2017. (bvsalud.org)
  • With strong roots in rural Montana, I envisioned doing clinical practice in a small town out West, and my dreams included international travel and volunteer service as well. (aafp.org)
  • SSRN publishes preliminary scientific reports that are not peer-reviewed and, therefore, should not be regarded as conclusive, guide clinical practice/health-related behavior, or treated as established information. (news-medical.net)
  • Devices can be used to evaluate status in patients with chronic conditions who need close monitoring. (nih.gov)
  • This study aimed to evaluate the demand and associated costs for hospital-based back surgery by geolocation over time to evaluate provider practice variation. (jmir.org)
  • Stepwise regression, lasso regression, ridge regression, elastic net, and gradient-boosted random forests were built on a training set and evaluated on a test set to evaluate variables important to explaining the demand for hospital-based back surgery. (jmir.org)
  • 4. Countries should systematically monitor and evaluate the performance of hospitals. (who.int)
  • What are the implications for public health practice? (cdc.gov)
  • Later in my career, I worked at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston where I examined the feasibility of exoskeletons for assisted walking in patients with neurological disorders. (wpi.edu)
  • It is vital to both the health of the patient and the well-being of society that the ED physician know how to proceed in such cases. (medscape.com)
  • As you prepare to begin your own practice, consider the advantages of affiliating with a Dignity Health facility. (dignityhealth.org)
  • All Dignity Health clinical settings share an unwavering dedication to the patients and communities they serve. (dignityhealth.org)
  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, part of the UCLA Health, is the first hospital on the West Coast to adopt the program. (uclahealth.org)
  • The Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Program at the UCLA Health is designed to take these advances to the next level. (uclahealth.org)
  • It's created a pretty substantial burden on supplies," said Dr. Steven Fishbane, head of nephrology at Northwell Health, New York's largest hospital network. (npr.org)
  • The benefits of each category vary and can support you, and your patients, in different ways depending on what you need to get a full scope of their health. (connectednation.org)
  • Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) - This is often used for seniors or in senior living areas, remote patient monitoring is the collection of a patient's health data from a patient or resident in one location that is then electronically sent to a healthcare professional (provider, nurse, etc.) for monitoring and review. (connectednation.org)
  • We are committed to promoting cultural competency, equity and inclusion, and addressing the social determinants of health which affect our patients. (bmc.org)
  • PMH-APRNs are responsible for making referrals for health problems that are outside their scope of practice. (apna.org)
  • According to the most recent data provided by the Health Ministry in 2019, we have an active population of 1.16 million doctors, of which only 80%, or 0.9 million are practicing. (countercurrents.org)
  • Now, let us throw some light on the potential reasons responsible for the significant lack of healthcare professionals as well as the health inequality among rural and urban India. (countercurrents.org)
  • Much focus has been on the development of physical infrastructure, constructing hospitals, and purchase of new equipment instead of putting in efforts in establishing the health professional capacity. (countercurrents.org)
  • Not only is there a paucity of health workers, they are also stuffed in the urban areas, completely depriving the rural regions of standard healthcare. (countercurrents.org)
  • If done effectively in rest of the geographical terrains of India, this would not only bridge the gap between the number of doctors per population, at the same time, it would significantly decrease the health inequalities in urban and rural setup. (countercurrents.org)
  • A different form of collaboration, 'vertical integration,' is also being trialled in several places: between GP practices and the organisation that runs the NHS acute hospital in the local health region. (rand.org)
  • Researchers from the BRACE Centre examined the rationale for and implementation of hospitals taking responsibility for GP practices in an evaluation for the National Institute for Health Research. (rand.org)
  • Andrew Lansley, the health secretary, has said he wants people to have more choice over which GP to consult and where, without the current restrictions of practice boundaries. (blogs.com)
  • When a victim of violence is identified upon admission to the Bristol Myers Squibb Trauma Center at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC), a trauma outreach specialist (TOS) from the VICTORY program can meet the patient at bedside or after leaving the hospital, as well as the meet with the patient's family or other loved ones who provide support. (capitalhealth.org)
  • Our comprehensive program and balanced, varied curriculum develop pediatricians who have extensive knowledge of general pediatrics and evidence-based medicine, strong advocacy for patient safety and the health and well-being of children within their community, compassion for and sensitivity to diverse patient populations, strong leadership skills, responsibility for life-long learning, and commitment to the education of others. (beaumont.edu)
  • The rationale behind pay for performance is the result of a real problem: Payment for medical services, particularly by the large government health programs, does not reflect value or benefit for patients. (heritage.org)
  • Graduates from our program have successfully made the transition to private practice, full-time hospital-based teaching positions, university appointments, and governmental/public health positions (CDC, FDA, military medicine). (beaumont.edu)
  • The time that patients and their accompanying family members spend at a health facility during a severe diarrheal episode provides an opportunity for health providers to communicate information about water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) behavior change when perceived severity of diarrheal disease and perceived benefits of water treatment and hand washing with soap are likely to be highest ( 14 ). (cdc.gov)
  • We will push forward the practice in health facilities that patients over 35 years old will be checked for their blood pressure at their first encounter with doctors, and provide blood sugar tests in over 80% of the communities and township health facilities. (who.int)
  • We will practically push forward the "national urban and rural environment health and hygiene action" and the rural environment health project that prioritize sanitation and water. (who.int)
  • Many scholars and experts acknowledge that it is now a suitable time to discuss and develop appropriate mental health policies and practices across Europe, including specific political measures within the framework of European integration. (lu.se)
  • Its meaning varies depending on cultures, local beliefs, and practices.2 As a result, policymakers need to plan and implement relevant policies and measures based on the mental health representations of various populations, within different countries. (lu.se)
  • In view of the importance of hospitals in national health systems and the declining trend in hospital performance, it is necessary to review their role. (who.int)
  • 3. The document provides a framework for strengthening the role of hospitals in national health systems. (who.int)
  • Region despite significant endeavours initiated for improvement.1 The role of hospitals within national health systems is one of the fundamental issues which requires priority attention. (who.int)
  • 4. In view of the importance of hospitals in national health systems and because of their current poor performance, there is a need to review and strengthen their roles. (who.int)
  • 6. In many countries, hospital beds are inadequate and inequitably distributed between rural and urban areas, with availability ranging from 0.9 to 2.9 beds per 1,000 people.8 Lack of national health infrastructure development planning and irrational interference in the location of hospitals account for this situation. (who.int)
  • They found that 15% of patients seen had an unmet resource need, most commonly food insecurity or a health resource need such as difficulty obtaining health insurance or affording medications. (bvsalud.org)
  • Therefore, HIT can become a crucial tool in enhancing health service delivery through the use of low-cost, easy-to-use technologies using mobile telephony and internet service, which may help to bridge some of the gaps in patient-provider interactions and increase awareness among the patient in India. (bvsalud.org)
  • Methodology: This was a prospective cohort study of consecutive adult (≥18 years) patients presenting to the EDs of Muhimbili National Hospital (EMD-MNH) and MUHAS Academic Medical Centre (EMD-MAMC), in Tanzania with non-traumatic upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) from July 2018 to December 2018. (researchsquare.com)
  • Summary Our findings indicate that there is a large variation in hospital implementation of PFE practices, with competing organisational priorities being the most commonly identified barrier to adoption. (bmj.com)
  • This paper examines the strategic decisions and infrastructure improvements underlying this achievement, such as the implementation of universal DOTS coverage, expansion of the laboratory network, effective drug management systems, improved communication strategies, and inclusion of private practitioners, laboratories and hospitals in the TB control programme through the public-private mix strategy. (who.int)
  • 1] Previously published an urban district in the Gauteng Province of SA, has 7 service data documented suboptimal TPT implementation in the SA delivery regions and a population of 3 275 152. (who.int)
  • The widespread adoption of HIT provides system connectivity and information exchange among providers of the same organisation, providers at different organisations and, ultimately, providers practising regionally and nationally. (bvsalud.org)
  • The patient should also be referred to a sexual assault center for aftercare and community resources. (medscape.com)
  • Arroyo Grande Community Hospital's clinical settings share an unwavering dedication to the patients and communities it serves. (dignityhealth.org)
  • As a large, urban community hospital, Sinai offers unparalleled diversity in patient demographics, as well as a high percentage of penetrating trauma cases. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • BACKGROUND: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is an infectious lung inflammation contracted outside the hospital. (bvsalud.org)
  • OBJECTIVES: This study investigates the association between hospital spending and 14-day inpatient mortality among community-acquired pneumonia inpatients. (bvsalud.org)
  • With a goal to improve access and capacity for their flagship campus, and to solve the increasing demand for services in the rapidly growing area, Piedmont set out on a 10 year expansion, which includes a major renovation to the hospital's main campus, the addition of 114 general hospital beds, and the construction of a new 16-story tower at the corner of Peachtree and Collier roads. (mazzetti.com)
  • The 10-year expansion at Piedmont Atlanta includes major renovations to the hospital's main campus, the addition of 114 general hospital beds, and the construction of a new tower on land previously occupied by the Sheffield Building and the empty corner of Peachtree and Collier roads. (mazzetti.com)
  • What we found was a system that for decades had deceived virtually all of its patients, put many at risk and, by the hospital's own estimate, seriously and often needlessly harmed on average two people a day. (niemanwatchdog.org)
  • The methodology measures a hospital's "improvement" compared to its baseline and a hospital's "achievement" by comparing the hospital's current performance period to all hospitals' baseline performance. (bassberry.com)
  • To be eligible, this research should have led to innovative applications in an area of psychological practice, including but not limited to assessment, consultation, instruction, or intervention (either direct or indirect). (alliant.edu)
  • A factorial cluster randomized controlled trial in 5 European countries tests the effect of training and support, financial reimbursement, and electronic brief advice on the proportion of patients given an intervention for heavy drinking in general practices. (annfammed.org)
  • To test CHoBI7, we conducted a randomized controlled trial among 219 intervention household contacts of 82 cholera patients and 220 control contacts of 83 cholera patients in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during 2013-2014. (cdc.gov)
  • If the setting is urban, you can expect increased experience with trauma, emergency medicine, or infectious disease, as well as exposure to a diverse patient population. (princetonreview.com)
  • The total number of patients with PAT was compared with total number of emergencies, traumatic injuries and abdominal trauma seen during the same period. (scirp.org)
  • Asuquo ME, Bassey OO, Etiuma AU, Ugare G, Ogbu N. A prospective study of penetrating abdominal trauma at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Southern Nigeria. (scirp.org)
  • Abdominal gunshot wounds: an urban trauma centre experience with 300 consecutive patients Ann Surg, Vol 208, 1988, pp 362-370. (scirp.org)
  • As a public hospital and major trauma center, it is also a safety net for the region's most vulnerable patients. (niemanwatchdog.org)
  • The integration of EBP within healthcare organisations has been reported to enhance job satisfaction, improve the skills needed to incorporate patient preferences into practice and empower the workforce. (healthcare-digital.com)
  • To document paediatric TPT coverage as per South African national TB guidelines, to measure basic knowledge of TPT in adult TB patients and healthcare workers (HCWs), and to determine challenges in TPT delivery in eligible children. (who.int)
  • Structured interviews were conducted with adult TB patients to obtain socio-demographic data, TB and HIV history, data on child contacts and TPT knowledge. (who.int)
  • Patient folders and the clinical process flow of adult TB cases and children on TPT were also assessed. (who.int)
  • n=48/100) had knowledge of their TB type, and 55% (n=6/11) of the adult TB patients with drug-resistant TB were aware of the drug resistance. (who.int)
  • 5 years and/or HIV-infected) linked to infectious study, with clinic visits for patient recruitment done by the principal adult TB cases and documenting the proportion of these children investigator without any prior pre-arrangement with the clinic on the having successful y initiated TPT. (who.int)
  • Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) is char- A descriptive cross-sectional retrospec- groups were tested statistically using the acterized by the development of a state tive analysis was made of the records chi-squared test and independent sam- ofcompleteinsulindeficiencywhich of adult patients admitted to the ples t -test. (who.int)
  • Hospital-based back surgery in the United States increased by 60% from January 2012 to December 2017, yet the supply of neurosurgeons remained relatively constant. (jmir.org)
  • Hospital data from January 2012 to December 2017 were used to generate geospatial-temporal maps and a video of the Current Procedural Terminology codes beginning with the digit 63 claims. (jmir.org)
  • Once integration has been learned, students begin their practical experience during their clinical rotation hours, working with patients, loved ones and caregivers. (uclahealth.org)
  • CONCLUSIONS: A better understanding of CAP is needed, specifically the economic and quality of life burden on patients and caregivers. (bvsalud.org)
  • The primary outcome measure was sobriety at 6 months as judged by the treating physician based on periodic urine drug tests, as well as frequent physical examinations and questioning of the patients about substance use. (erowid.org)
  • You'll interact with patients and perform basic medical procedures along with any tasks the resident doesn't want to do. (princetonreview.com)
  • We are grateful to Ms. Karan for bringing her vision of holistic healing to our patients at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. (uclahealth.org)
  • Diagnostic errors present a huge safety concern, impacting many patient lives and costing the healthcare system billions of dollars, said Amat, who is also an instructor at Harvard Medical School. (medscape.com)
  • Using medical-error reporting to drive patient safety efforts. (ahrq.gov)
  • Amidst a busy week of practices, interviews and various team-building activities before the Sugar Bowl, the Ohio State football team visited the Ochsner Medical Center, a hospital in New Orleans, where players and coaches spent time with patients for an hour or so. (elevenwarriors.com)
  • Mr. Jiang is a security guard at the nearby Zhejiang University Medical School-Affiliated No.4 Hospital. (chinasmack.com)
  • Claire Spain-Remy, MD, joined MultiCare Medical Associates in 2008, following 12 years in private practice. (nwasianweekly.com)
  • She returned to private practice in Swedish Medical Center and joined Neurosurgical Consultants of Washington in 2004. (nwasianweekly.com)
  • Each hospital district was turned into a medical college hospital. (countercurrents.org)
  • My medical school did not have a department of family practice. (aafp.org)
  • Nationwide, many hospitals have grown wealthy, spending lavishly on advertising, team sponsorships, and even spas, while patients are squeezed by skyrocketing medical prices and rising deductibles. (wyso.org)
  • The fact is, if you walk into a hospital today, chances are you are going to walk out with debt, even if you have insurance," said Allison Sesso, chief executive of RIP Medical Debt, a nonprofit that buys debt from hospitals and debt collectors so patients won't have to pay it. (wyso.org)
  • Overall in Tarrant County, 27% of residents with credit reports have medical debt on their records, credit bureau data analyzed by KHN and the nonprofit Urban Institute shows. (wyso.org)
  • The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harm to patients. (peacehealth.org)
  • To see PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center's full grade details and access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit hospitalsafetygrade.org . (peacehealth.org)
  • Eligible patients were 65 years or older, hospitalized between August 1992 and March 1996, and had 1 of several medical and surgical reasons for admission. (nih.gov)
  • The Pediatric Residency Program at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak is a three-year, 24-resident training program, fully accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education ( ACGME ). (beaumont.edu)
  • The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Parkland Memorial Hospital are two such icons of Dallas. (niemanwatchdog.org)
  • If patients and family ever learn they have been victims of medical error, which few seldom do, medical malpractice damage limits in Texas ensure that they often have little recourse. (niemanwatchdog.org)
  • Patients with specific medical conditions like pregnancy or skin defects over painful areas were excluded. (news-medical.net)
  • This training is augmented with additional training in medical microbiology, hospital epidemiology, pharmacology and antimicrobial stewardship, clinical immunology, and international medicine. (beaumont.edu)
  • In addition to her surgical practice, Dr. Srinivasan has published a number of articles and given numerous presentations. (nwasianweekly.com)
  • Essential Surgical Practice vol 3. (scirp.org)
  • Moving forward, healthcare providers must embrace evidence-based practice (EBP) and integrate it into their clinical workflows," says Dr Rahul Goyal , Lead Clinical Executive at Elsevier . (healthcare-digital.com)
  • Our extensive network of advanced practice providers lets you focus on clinical training. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • Additional treatment for sexual assault includes updating the patient's tetanus status, if necessary, and administration of hepatitis B vaccine if the patient has not previously been vaccinated. (medscape.com)
  • Some military hospitals do not bill a patient's insurer, leaving it up to the patient to file a claim for coverage. (senate.gov)
  • With the acceleration of social transformation and "mediatization," urban women's parenting practices have become an important factor affecting the demographic structure and national development. (frontiersin.org)
  • Patients in the capitation and enhanced fee-for-service practices had similar demographic characteristics. (cmaj.ca)
  • You still need to pass the board exam and spend between three and seven years as a resident in a teaching hospital. (princetonreview.com)
  • She has made both teaching and service contributions to the Imo State University Teaching Hospital. (nwasianweekly.com)
  • Penetrating abdominal injury cases admitted in University of Benin Teaching Hospital. (scirp.org)
  • Abdominal injuries in Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, Nigeria. (scirp.org)
  • Pattern of abdominal injuries in Korle BU Teaching Hospital, Accra. (scirp.org)
  • Edino ST. Pattern of abdominal injuries in Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano. (scirp.org)
  • In the present study, researchers recruited participants from various institutions, including a teaching hospital, military treatment facility, urban veterans' administration hospital, and private practice. (news-medical.net)
  • ABSTRACT This study described the profile of 100 cases of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) at a teaching hospital in Benghazi, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. (who.int)
  • The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological profile of gonalgic patients in the Physical Medicine department of the Owendo University Teaching Hospital (CHUO). (bvsalud.org)
  • Live video-conferencing not only eliminates commute time and stress for both the patient and provider but also helps to bring healthcare to areas, usually rural, that don't have nearly as many healthcare options as urban areas. (connectednation.org)
  • Approximately 70% of the total Indian population resides in rural regions, where only 3% of the total doctors practice. (countercurrents.org)
  • one rural, one urban. (rand.org)
  • The challenges to prescribing buprenorphine for treatment of opioid addition in rural areas are exposed by Andrilla et al, 4 while a study by Dupouy et al reveals that being out of treatment increases the risk of death nearly 30-fold for patients on buprenorphine. (annfammed.org)
  • Practices were stratified by location (urban v. rural). (cmaj.ca)
  • We will strengthen maternal healthcare and continue to implement hospital delivery subsidy programs to rural women. (who.int)
  • There is a definite inequity of literacy rates observed between rural and urban areas in India. (bvsalud.org)
  • 4]. However, the advent of technology in the form of mobile phones have high penetration rates in rural as well as urban areas of the country [5]. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients who come to the emergency department after sexual assault present several challenges to the physician. (medscape.com)
  • There is greater mobility in counties with no hospital, smaller population size, and lower physician supply. (annfammed.org)
  • To address this issue, the United States should move toward a genuine market-based payment system that would lead physician and hospital payment to reflect quality naturally, rather than simply perpetuating flawed financing structures. (heritage.org)
  • In addition to the first 13 cases originally associated with the Hotel Metropole, a follow-up cohort study of guests from Canada, Germany, England, and the United States who stayed at the hotel concurrent with the index case-patient, a physician from Guangdong, identified an additional seven cases meeting the probable or confirmed case definition for SARS coronavirus infection. (cdc.gov)
  • Then in early 2020, Zipprich landed in the hospital. (wyso.org)
  • The head of one UT Southwestern residency program even told colleagues that higher rates of patient harm were an acceptable price to pay for doctor training. (niemanwatchdog.org)
  • Business has been good for the billion-dollar pediatric hospital system, which agreed to pay $2.5 million to put its name on the Prosper stadium. (wyso.org)
  • Residents manage their own panel of pediatric patients and learn the role of a general pediatrician. (beaumont.edu)
  • We constructed 25 items to summarise the responses regarding key practices, which fell into three broad categories: (1) organisational practices, (2) bedside practices and (3) access to information and shared decision-making. (bmj.com)
  • A systematic review of falls in hospital for patients with communication disability: highlighting an invisible population. (ahrq.gov)
  • CMS has also proposed outcome-based measures for the FY 2014 Program and may ultimately score hospitals on a three-domain system, rather than two. (bassberry.com)
  • Training of doctors, nurses and other hospital staff members in holistic practices to encourage optimal healing. (uclahealth.org)
  • Nurses' perceived skills and attitudes about updated safety concepts: impact on medication administration errors and practices. (ahrq.gov)
  • PMH Registered Nurses (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) are well-educated and practice according to high quality licensing and credentialing standards. (apna.org)
  • Morbidity [surgical site infection (SSI)] and mortality were recorded in 2 (6.9%) and 3 (10.3%) patients respectively. (scirp.org)
  • Conclusion & Recommendations: In this urban ED in Sub-Saharan Africa, UGIB carried a high mortality rate. (researchsquare.com)
  • 40 years and endoscopic evaluation during the hospital stay were independent predictors of lower mortality. (researchsquare.com)
  • DKA also occurred in type 2 diabetics, with a higher mortality rate, as they were older patients with co-morbidity. (who.int)
  • Review of medication error sources associated with inpatient subcutaneous insulin: recommendations for safe and cost-effective dispensing practices. (ahrq.gov)
  • Approximately six years later, following extensive research and demonstration projects, and following the further mandate of PPACA, CMS has issued the Proposed Rule in order to develop such a program for inpatient hospital services. (bassberry.com)
  • Our program provides the opportunity for a complete, balanced training in all subspecialties of Otolaryngology in diverse environments serving four unique patient populations and hospital systems. (bmc.org)
  • By evaluating the current geographic demand, policy makers can prioritize efforts for cost and variation reduction by evaluating those states and counties that exhibit high practice area variation, implementing evidence-based best practice policies and guidelines, educating populations about obesity risks, and implementing interventions for those at risk of obesity (eg, those living in food deserts). (jmir.org)
  • Telemedicine involves the use of electronic communications and software to provide clinical services to patients without an in-person visit. (connectednation.org)
  • for example, one study found that patient-centred communication was associated with longer visit length. (bmj.com)
  • The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the changing impact of Internet-based parenting practices on Chinese urban women's daily lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. (frontiersin.org)
  • The study also found that, as interpersonal communication channels were hindered during the COVID-19 pandemic, the power of the Internet, represented by social media, has created a new platform for information empowerment, action mutual, and ideation of motherhood for urban women formerly bound to family and parenting matters. (frontiersin.org)
  • Results: During the study period, 123 patients presented to one of the two EDs with an UGIB. (researchsquare.com)
  • The results of the study showed that out of the 76 patients recruited in this study, 60 completed both the lidocaine and placebo patch phases, while 12 completed only one phase (seven in the placebo patch group and five in the lidocaine patch group). (news-medical.net)
  • Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the pattern and distribution of these fracture types, mechanism of injury, associated injuries, method of treatment, complications, and the challenges encountered during the course of managing these patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • Patients in capitation practices had lower morbidity and comorbidity indices. (cmaj.ca)
  • Creating a fellowship curriculum in patient safety and quality. (ahrq.gov)
  • This problem can be overcome by building good quality regional hospitals and offering fantastic facilities for a skilled person to fully perform his or her skills without worrying about the provision of medicines, staff meetings, operating theatre or any other burdensome administrative work. (countercurrents.org)
  • The quality measures that are used to rank hospitals are drawn from Medicare's pay-for-reporting program, which went into effect in 2004 and serves as the precursor to value-based purchasing. (heritage.org)
  • Gonalgia is often disabling and may lead to a functional disability altering the quality of life of patients. (bvsalud.org)
  • Approved by the ACGME and ABS in 2023, our program will begin an elective rotation at Hospital Santo Tomas in Panama City, Panama in the Spring of 2024! (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • Randomized clinical trial with follow-up at 2, 6, 12, and 24 weeks after index hospital discharge. (nih.gov)
  • The movement has donated over 500 tons of produce like watermelons and yucca to hospitals and poor neighborhoods, transformed six urban cafes into soup kitchens for the homeless and converted some education buildings into makeshift hospitals staffed in part by its 130 affiliated doctors. (theconversation.com)
  • The kidney problems are being seen in patients who don't have advanced diabetes or chronic renal conditions. (npr.org)
  • To take just one of the chronic conditions discussed by Berkowitz et al, having or developing diabetes is more common in patients living in low income neighbourhoods. (bvsalud.org)
  • in type 1 diabetes patients. (who.int)
  • There is a need for improved therapeutic approaches for patients with advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), whilst on the other extreme, there is a need to accurately identify clinically significant prostate cancer in individuals presenting with elevated PSA levels or inconclusive MRI results. (pcf.org)
  • In its first year, value-based purchasing measured performance with 12 indicators of clinical processes that reflect adherence to treatment guidelines, as well as the results of patient-satisfaction surveys. (heritage.org)
  • Civilians can also receive treatment at these facilities if they have a severe injury in an underserved area, or when a military hospital is uniquely equipped to handle treatment. (senate.gov)
  • About 65.1% of the patients had severe anemia but only 60 (48.8%) received blood transfusion in the ED. Amongst those with h/o esophageal varices 7(41.2%) did not receive octreotide. (researchsquare.com)
  • She has been a faculty member in the Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at San Francisco General Hospital since 1999. (stanthonysf.org)
  • Several of our residents have even gone into practice as general surgeons straight from residency. (lifebridgehealth.org)
  • Regardless of creed, race or social class, the use of of other therapeutic practices that recover citizenship and psychoactive substances has always been present in our autonomy of the mentally ill patients across the country(5). (bvsalud.org)
  • Current arrangements encourage doctors and hospitals to do more tests and procedures, and they often receive even higher pay when patients experience complications. (heritage.org)