Sentences with phrase «appropriate health care personnel»

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In the final rule, we eliminate this proposed section of the notice, and we state that health plans and covered health care providers may use and disclose protected health information of Armed Forces personnel for activities considered necessary by appropriate military command authorities to assure the proper execution of a military mission, where the appropriate military authority has published a Federal Register notice identifying: (1) The appropriate military command authorities; and (2) the purposes for Start Printed Page 82705which protected health information may be used or disclosed.

In the NPRM we would have permitted a covered entity providing health care to Armed Forces personnel to use and disclose protected health information for activities deemed necessary by appropriate military command authorities to assure the proper execution of the military mission, where the appropriate military authority had published by notice in the Federal Register (In the NPRM, we proposed that the Department of Defense would publish this Federal Register notice in the future.)

Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient - related information.Developed and managed budget and revenue expectations while actively seeking ways to eliminate or reduce expenses.Organized and led weekly personnel meetings with team members.Established and maintained positive relationships with government regulators, residents, families, other area health care providers, physicians and community at large.Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation, training, staff education and development.Diligently monitored the QA (Quality Assurance) program to improve performance and maintain high standards of care.Regularly evaluated employee performance, provided feedback and assisted, coached and disciplined staff as needed.Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.Provided thorough supervision for day - to - day operations of facility in accordance with set policies and guidelines.Actively maintained up - to - date knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws and regulations.Ensured the accuracy of public information and materials.Cooperated with other health related agencies and organizations in community activities.Served as liaison between management, clinical staff and the community.Administered, directed and coordinated the activities of the agency.Created annual goals, objectives and budget and made recommendations to reduce costs.Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness.

Adult Nurse Practitioner — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and medical team support across multiple medical specialties Currently completing clinical and academic work toward a master of science in nursing Utilize strong background in biology, chemistry and mathematics Maintain working knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care Proven ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure situations Direct therapeutic, educational, and recreational activities for eight developmentally disabled adults Responsible for patient health, safety, and attainment of therapy goals Train and supervise medical lab personnel ensuring efficient and professional operations Offer guidance and support to junior lab technicians and medical technologists Perform a wide variety of daily testing utilizing machines such as AXSYM — Hitachi RA 1000 CX 7 Responsible for preventative maintenance on machines by running calibrations and controls Successfully complete monthly state proficiency tests for therapeutic drug, blood, and urine chemistries Prioritize stat specimens for immediate reporting Maintain direct contact with clients to resolve problems regarding appropriate tests and specimens Oversee confidential patient information, customer service, phones, and other administrative functions as needed Perform all duties in a positive, professional, and courteous manner

Access to health services is dependent upon many factors including an appropriate workforce, and not of any one professional group but a team, whereby the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker, the aged care worker, mental health professionals, the optometrist, dentist, ambulance personnel, speech therapist and podiatrist is each as equally vital to health services as is the doctor.