Sentences with phrase «patient volumes at»

VICTORIA — Despite the need for immediate action to fix emergency room overcrowding, inadequate staffing levels and increasing patient volumes at Fraser Health Authority hospitals, the Liberal government is instead buying time with a vague plan to review the health authority, say...

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At Catskill Regional, revenue has declined due to government cuts and lower patient volume.

ALBANY — The $ 360 million construction project that will accommodate the growing volume of patients at Albany Medical Center will rise from the ground soon.

In addition, even after hospitals achieved a volume of 100 or so cases, there continued to be improvement in patient outcomes with higher procedure volume,» said John D. Carroll, M.D., professor of medicine and director of interventional cardiology at the University of Colorado Hospital and lead author of the study.

In the last few years, however, some neuroscientists have begun to look at the bigger picture, generating magnetic resonance images of PTSD patients» brains and carefully measuring the volumes of the organs» many bewildering regions.

The researchers suggest better educating patients and providers so that those at risk of complications seek out high - volume surgeons that tend to have better outcomes.

«Identifying the correct, specific diagnosis often can be challenging for physicians who do not see a high volume of patients with spinal cord impairment,» says Nicholas Zalewski, M.D., a clinical fellow in the Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic and first author on the study.

This study used the National Cancer Data Base to analyze 9,817 patients and found that patients treated at higher - volume facilities were more likely to have shorter radiation therapy duration than those at lower volume facilities.

The study was conducted at Parkland, the public health system for Dallas County, the ninth largest county by population and one of the most ethnically diverse counties in the U.S.. From Parkland's system of 10 neighborhood - based pediatric clinics, researchers identified four clinics with the largest volume of patients aged 11 to 18.

The study showed that patients admitted to academic medical centers that care for more patients with severe sepsis have significantly lower mortality rates than patients cared for at academic medical centers with lower volumes of sepsis patients.

It may be that patients at high - volume centers experience fewer complications.

Sam Watson adds: «Our study indicates that ensuring very preterm babies, particularly those born at less than 27 weeks, are delivered in hospitals with high volume neonatal units improves their outcome, but there could be a knock - on effect on other patient groups if smaller neonatal units are closed.

A four - year old patient with pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect (PA / VSD) after surgical repair with Contegra conduit (bovine jugular vein graft, Medtronic, Minneapolis, MN) at the age of 2 years underwent repeated CMR scan under general anesthesia for evaluation of aortic regurgitation and assessment of left ventricular volumes.

Studies show that patients treated at hospitals that perform a high volume of major cancer operations — such as gastrectomies — fare far better than those treated at hospitals that do fewer cases.

Allison Schreiber, MS, LGC, genetic counselor within CPGH, was selected for Best Full Member Abstract for «Assessment of complexity among cancer, cardiovascular, general pediatric / adult, and prenatal genetic counseling at a single institute: a tool to improve efficiencies and help guide patient volumes.»

The objective of the fellowship is to provide an in - depth clinical research training experience at a premier medical center with expertise and significant clinical volume in the area of biochemical genetics, including lysosomal storage diseases, as well as in therapeutics and clinical trials involving patients with these and other metabolic diseases and, thereby, to increase the number of medical geneticists with interest, knowledge, and expertise in this area.

For label - free quantification analyzing unfractionated CSF samples (individual patient samples with insufficient volume (protein content) for immunoaffinity depletion and SCX fractionation), the LTQ - Orbitrap Velos mass spectrometer was operated in the data - dependent mode with full scan MS spectra (m / z 400 — 2000) acquired in the LTQ - Orbitrap Velos with resolution of 60,000 at m / z 400 (accumulation target: 1,000,000).

As delineated and explained in this video, a plant based, whole foods diet, low as it naturally is in saturated fat and in caloric density and as high as it is in fiber — which reduces apettite both through volume and through the butyrate - producing gutflora — is better at improving the condition of Type 2 Diabetes patients.

RESULTS: In patients on levothyroxine the thyroid volume had already markedly decreased after 3 months (P < 0.0001), diminishing by 15.4 % at 12 months.

As safe bet, however, I recommend to my patients that at least 50 % of the volume of food they eat every day be above - ground vegetables.

The film's title refers to the emergency room being at or past capacity, and the shifts in intensity and volume of patients can be punishing.

Before the latest volume of Black Jack is even a third of the way through, the good doctor fends off sharks with scalpels while adrift at sea with a critical patient.

There is very little opportunity for an individual interventionalist to increase his patient volume independently (at least for ischemic stroke).

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EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

Assisted in developing, organizing and implementing events to increase patient volume and referrals including events for senior citizens, free medical screenings at health fairs and events for former patients.

• Wrote a short self - help booklet on managing exercises at home, thereby ensuring reduced volume of calls and inquiries at the office • Simplified insurance follow - up procedures by creating and maintaining effective liaison with all insurance companies on the panel • Assisted chiropractors with procedures and exercise • Educated patients and families regarding procedures • Took payments and tracked patients» visits and office statistics • Accompanied patients to treatment rooms and educated them on what to expect during and after the procedure • Stocked examination rooms with necessary supplies and instruments to be used during sessions

Adept with high volume quality dentistry and juggling multiple patients at once.

At large hospitals or clinics, there are usually multiple nurses to cover the relatively high volume of patients.

Professional Summary * Pharmacist License # S011475, clear and active * Experience in high - volume Retail and PBM pharmacy setting * Patient Consulting: Patient education and understanding * Knowledgeable at providing drug alternatives to healthcare professionals as well OTC recommendations * Diabetes Educator / Immunizations / Vaccinations / CPR * Hardworking with excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills

Professional Experience Columbia — Presbyterian Medical Center (New York, NY) 2006 — 2010 Surgical Scheduling & Diagnostic Testing Unit Manager • Manage both adult and pediatric surgical scheduling offices for an 18 - doctor orthopedic practice, supervising the coordination of 400 surgeries per month at 4 different clinical sites • Reduce monthly case cancellation percentage through the implementation of a patient compliance program while increasing the OR utilization rate / patient volume by 13 % in 2009 — 2010 • Facilitated the opening of an ambulatory surgery center through workflow coordination and successful project management