Sentences with phrase «facilities needed medication»

The position was created by the state because so many facilities needed medication distributed — including schools, day care centers, and nursing homes, she said.

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David Matia, a drug court judge in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, where deaths also have risen significantly, said incentives are needed to get hospitals to build more detox facilities, to encourage physicians to expand access to medication assisted treatments and to encourage medical students to pursue addiction and behavioral health specialties as their area of practice.

People who received prescriptions for opioid painkillers in the months before elective abdominal operations had longer hospital stays, and a higher chance of needing follow - up care in a hospital or rehabilitation facility, than patients who weren't taking such medications before they had the same operations, the study finds.

Considered high needs youth, these teens took multiple psychotropic medications and lived and attended school in residential care foster facilities, which essentially are locked group homes, when the study began.

In addition, your practice or facility may need to coordinate with a specialty pharmacy to ensure all payer approvals are obtained and the medication is shipped.

While we are often blessed with a veterinarian facility that reduces their fees to treat the animal, there are still typically additional surgical fees, follow - up exams and medications needed to fully treat the dog.

Reproduction Exams and Testing (Seman / Vaginal Cytology / Progesterone Tests) Diabetic Testing (including: Diabetic Curves and Insulin Management) Feline Leukemia / Feline A.I.DS Tests Full Surgical Facility Nail Clipping Nail Grinding Ear Hair Plucking Ear Cleaning Anal Gland Expression Trim paws, feet, around eyes Monitoring of Endocrine Disorders All Routine Testing Diabetes Cushing (Hyperadrenocorticism) Addisons (Hypoadrenocorticism) Thyroid (Hypo and Hyperthyroidism) Pharmacy On - Site Prescription Medications for Acute and Chronic Illnesses Prescription Diets Clients are urged to call well in advance of needing any prescription foods.

Make sure if your animal does need medication that the boarding facility does administer them or even accept them.

Our in house pharmacy will provide the medications that your pet requires and our facilities stock a full line of specialty diets to provide for their nutritional needs, both routine and therapeutic.

Pets needing nursing care or medications are always welcome to stay in our boarding facility.

If your dog has special needs like regular medication or treatments, be sure to discuss these with the facility.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Developed and implemented a series of interventions for a 5 year old with severe behavioral issues, resulting in him mellowing down without the use of medication • Suggested introduction of group therapy sessions to bring patients with behavioral problems (due to chronic illnesses) together, which decreased treatment time considerably • Introduced a special needs assistance unit within the facility, resulting in increased number of patients signing up • Devised a basic intervention plan to treat children with Autism which reduced time and difficulty in developing individualized plans

Assisted the contracted physician for the facility, monitored and documented prescribed medications, and worked with parents and guardians concerning clients» needs.

Because of the growing need for health personnel who are capable of passing medications in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living environments, correctional institutions, and similar settings, an increasing number of states have created a category of medication aides / assistants, either as a pilot or permanent program.

• Assisted residents with their personal needs such as grooming, bathing and toileting • Ascertained that residents» surroundings were kept clean, sanitized and safe by following set facility rules • Administered medication to residents by strictly following their plans of care and observed their conditions on a constant basis • Provided counseling services to residents to assist them with their emotional stability and loneliness • Monitored residents to ensure that they were properly responding to medication and care and ensured that any significant observations were communicated to the doctor

• Greeted patients as they enter the facility • Took patient information for record purposes • Maintained demographic and insurance information • Verified information by interviewing patients • Reviewed medical history and took vital signs • Educated patients about the facility's policies and medical procedures • Recorded billing information • Managed supplies and equipment • Maintained a safe and clean environment for the patients and the doctors • Liaised with insurance companies • Created and maintained record systems to ensure that patients» information was properly recorded • Manned the telephone exchange, answered telephone calls and provided required information • Registered new patients by assisting them in filling out registration forms and providing them with information on required documents • Prepared examination rooms by ensuring that all equipment and supplied were available and in good working order • Assisted doctors in performing examinations by operating medical equipment and providing them with supplies needed to complete the procedure • Prepared patients for examinations by assisting them in changing into robes and providing them with information on what to expect during the procedure or examination • Created and maintained effective liaison with insurance companies to verify patients» insurance coverage information • Contacted insurance companies to determine the status of submitted claims and follow up on delayed or unpaid claims • Calculated co-pays and provided patients with information on how much coverage their insurance company will provide to them for each procedure • Created and implemented supplies inventory systems and contacted vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment and supplies • Provided one on one information of what to expect from a procedure to patients and their families • Administered medication to patients and ensured that medicine refill requests are timely filled • Oversaw the cleanliness, maintenance and sterilization of medical equipment after each procedure • Scheduled patients for appointments and performed follow up duties to ensure that all appointment slots are filled • Handled any cancelled appointment slots by allotting them to patients on the facility waiting lists

Effectively communicated with nursing staff and physicians at long term care facilities to obtain prior authorization or medical exceptions needed to receive payment from payer for needed medications.

Charted and recorded information in client files.Tracked client movement on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients.Checked facility for open windows, locked doors, malfunctioning smoke detectors and other safety hazards.Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.Efficiently gathered information from families and social services agencies to inform development of treatment plans.Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.Developed comprehensive treatment plans that focused on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.Referred clients to other programs and community agencies to enhance treatment processes.Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client.Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.Developed appropriate policies for the identification of medically - related social and emotional needs of clients.Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.Evaluated patients for psychiatric services and psychotropic medications.Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess the medications» effectiveness and side effects.Evaluated patients to determine potential need to transfer to specialized inpatient mental health facilities.Administered medication to patients presenting serious risk of danger to themselves and others.Conducted psychiatric evaluations and executed medication management for both inpatient and outpatient facilities.Led patients in individual, family, group and marital therapy sessions.Diagnosed mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders.Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients.Referenced and used various therapy techniques, including psychodynamic, family systems, cognitive behavioral and lifespan integration psychotherapy.

Registered Nurse / Instructor — Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional patient care and medical team support across multiple medical specialties Skilled in surgical, cardiac, pulmonary, medical, radiology, pediatrics, and emergency room medicine Maintain working knowledge of current medical technology, procedures, and standards of care Create workflows assigning tasks and responsibilities to the nursing team Responsible for scheduling, hiring, payroll, and evaluation of nursing team and support staff Trained in chemical paralytic agents, surgical airways, pericardiocentesis, chest needle compression, and intraosseous access Perform advanced cardiac life support procedures, vasculature access device insertion, and 12 lead EKG's Responsible for intubation, ventilator management, IV and oral medication administration, and monitor line insertion Transport critically ill or injured patients to healthcare facilities and respond to in house codes Maintain professional and courteous communications with patients and family Educate patients and family members in healthy lifestyles and disease management Train nursing students in accepted practices and standards of care Utilize high fidelity mannequins in a variety of situations to develop student critical thinking skills Lead traditional classroom education and scenario debriefs ensuring student comprehension Design and implement engaging curriculum to reach a variety of skill sets and learning styles Offer guidance and support to junior nurses, lab technicians, and medical technologists Oversee confidential patient information, customer service, phones, and other administrative functions as needed Demonstrate ability to remain calm and levelheaded in high pressure situations Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed daily operations of multiple mental, emotional, and medical care facilities for at risk youth Recruited, trained, and supervised administrative, counseling, and development personnel Oversaw strategic planning, development of company goals, and implementation of action plan Designed and implemented staff development and recognition programs Built and strengthened relationships with industry figures, community leaders, and board members Managed marketing and fundraising activities enhancing community awareness and income Led individual and group therapy sessions resulting in significant personal development of participants Developed customized treatment plans for each patient ensuring the highest standard of care Responsible for patient charts, medication administration, overall health, and personal safety Established and executed daily living routine for residential therapy patients Provided transportation to school, medical appointments, and other activities as needed Built a therapeutic environment which fostered maximum growth and development of youth

Interventions are needed to expand access to abortion services through better equipping existing facilities, ensuring adequate and continuous supplies of medication abortion drugs, and by increasing the number of trained providers.