Sentences with phrase «patients at admission»

The study, conducted between November 2013 and March 2015, screened patients at admission for the tcdB gene through a rectal swab and those found to be C. difficile carriers were put under contact isolation precautions during their hospitalization.

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And the prestigious Cleveland Clinic used the company's tools to identify the patients who were most at risk of potentially avoidable emergency - room admission, a step that enabled them to reach out to those patients proactively and provide them with care less expensively and more safely.

Childs, et al, «Accuracy of Diagnosis of Persistent Vegetative State,» Neurology, 43 (August 1993): 1465 - 67, report that «of the 49 patients referred in coma or PVS, 18 (37 \ %) received a change in diagnosis at or shortly after admission» (1466).

To meet a patient's care needs, discharge planning starts early, sometimes prior to hospital admission or at the start of a patient's admission.

- Class A and B - strict isolation on admission, pending culture test results - Staff that come into contact with those patients wear gloves, a gown, mask and cap - Class C are screened and limited contact made until proven negative - Class A staff are removed from the hospital immediately and stay at home until proven negative - Class B are restricted in their movement at work until proven negative

Healthcare associated infections are normally defined as infections that affect patients in hospital or other healthcare facility, and are not present or incubating at the time of admission.

The study population consisted of 726 patients with an average age of 79 years, of whom 15 % had delirium (at admission or during the hospital stay).

For example, a study just out in The Lancet, funded by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and focused on Medicare patients, found that the high - dose vaccine was 22 percent more effective at preventing flu - related hospital admissions.

The study uses Medicare claims data for hospital admissions from 2002 to 2011, focusing on patients who were at least 66 years old, and tracking their one - year mortality statistics.

Other factors that also affect admission and attendances at emergency departments are: how easy it is for patients to access GP surgeries and primary care providers; the distance the patients live away from the emergency department; and the number of confusing options patients had for accessing emergency care.

The researchers gathered patient data from all heart failure admissions over a two - year period at BMC.

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania showed that patients who received support from community health workers (CHWs)-- trained local residents who provide tailored support to high - risk patients - had 30 percent fewer hospital admissions in one year compared to those who did not receive CHW support.

Medicare patients with poor prognosis cancers who received hospice care had significantly lower rates of hospitalization, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and invasive procedures at the end of life, along with significantly lower health care expenditures during the last year of life, according to a study in the November 12 issue of JAMA.

At the time of admission for functional MRI scanning (5 years after the ictus), the patient was assumed to remain in a vegetative state, although extensive behavioral testing after the functional MRI revealed reproducible, but inconsistent, responses indicative of a minimally conscious state.

According to new research in the BMJ Quality & Safety journal, previous studies showing an increased risk of mortality following admission to hospital at weekends have failed to take account of the higher severity of patients» conditions.

This could include sub-optimal management of chronic disease which puts patients at higher risk of hospital admission, but also overly - cautious referrals to hospital, or a lack of alternatives to treat patients in the community.

Patients discharged in December 2014 and patients who were out of the hospital for fewer than 30 days at the time of admission were excluded from the analyses of 30 - day readPatients discharged in December 2014 and patients who were out of the hospital for fewer than 30 days at the time of admission were excluded from the analyses of 30 - day readpatients who were out of the hospital for fewer than 30 days at the time of admission were excluded from the analyses of 30 - day readmission.

For example, more than 20 million patients have chronic heart failure with at least 4 million admissions to hospital each year in the USA and Europe, and the size of this patient population is actively growing.

The chaplain could have elicited information from the patient and his family at the beginning of his admission that might have prevented the above scenario from occurring.

Admission typically takes place at 10 am or 12n You should expect your patient to be at our facility about 6 hours on average for release from recovery.

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It is useful to quote key observations by Stadlen J [at paras 126 - 129]: «In my view, notwithstanding the absence in the FTPP proceedings of some of the statutory and non-statutory safeguards which apply to criminal proceedings... [I] n deciding whether it would be fair to admit the hearsay evidence, the requirements both of Article 6 and of the common law obliged the FTPP to take into account the absence of all those [safeguards]... [I] n my judgment, no reasonable panel in the position of the FTPP could have reasonably concluded that there were factors outweighing the powerful factors pointing against the admission of the hearsay evidence... The means by which the claimant can challenge the hearsay evidence are... not in my judgment capable of outweighing those factors... The reality would appear to be that the factor which the FTPP considered decisive in favour of admitting the hearsay evidence was the serious nature of the allegations against the claimant coupled with the public interest in investigating such allegations and the FTPP's duty to protect the public interest in protecting patients, maintaining public confidence in the profession and declaring and upholding proper standards of behaviour... However, that factor on its own does not in my view diminish the weight which must be attached to the procedural safeguards to which a person accused of such allegations is entitled both at common law and under Article 6... The more serious the allegation, the greater the importance of ensuring that the accused doctor is afforded fair and proper procedural safeguards.

At trial, the judge had preferred the opinion of the expert for the defence who said even if the defendant GP had carried out a competent examination, with rapid admission to hospital following that examination, the patient would still have died.

PATIENTS belonging to the large middle - income group, unable to avail cashless admission in hospitals through medical insurance until now — as it remains unavailable at small nursing homes such patients usually visit — may soon be able to avail the fPATIENTS belonging to the large middle - income group, unable to avail cashless admission in hospitals through medical insurance until now — as it remains unavailable at small nursing homes such patients usually visit — may soon be able to avail the fpatients usually visit — may soon be able to avail the facility.

Each proposed hospital admission, in - patient or out - patient surgery, and other procedures as noted in the Certificate of Insurance must be Precertified for medical necessity, which means the insured person or their attending physician must communicate with a representative at the number listed on the identification card prior to admission to a hospital or performance of a surgery.

• Free DBS Check * • Free Mandatory Online Training Modules * • Simple and straightforward registration experience • Ongoing guidance and support throughout your journey with us • Once registered with us you will be allocated a personal Recruitment Consultant • A high quality and efficient service — let us know when you can work and we'll do the rest • Revalidation guidance and assistance • Placements in areas of your choice • Specify your preferred wards • Flexible shifts, long or short term work • Our experience within the profession means we understand the challenges you face — we understand your role and are here to help you • Free high quality, Medteam Nursing Agency uniform • Competitive rates of pay • Work with a professional and reputable organisation, we are a framework approved NHS agency * (Terms & Conditions apply) We are looking for the following qualities and skills: • Excellent clinical skills • Have a comprehensive knowledge of nursing • Be able to care for a patient from admission to discharge • Work with care teams to ensure continuous assessments, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients care • Be compassionate, caring and hard working • Excellent communication skills Essential experience and qualifications: • Be a qualified RGN with at least 6 month's recent experience in your chosen field • Have a valid NMC pin number Required licence or certification: • A valid DBS on the update service (3rd party can not be accepted) • Immunisations to Hep B, Rubella, Varicella, TB and Measles How to Register: Contact: Kirsty Elsey — Senior Recruitment Consultant Tel: [phone] Job Types: Full - time, Part - time, Temporary Salary: $ 26.35 to $ 36.66 / hour

Work in Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Unit Admissions of Outpatient Services at Hickingbotham Center admitting patients

To obtain a patient service associate position at «St. George Hospital,» and perform diversified role from helping patients access timely medical treatment to handling admissions procedures, and insurance verification.

• Greeted patients and visitors as they arrived at the hospital reception and provided them with required information • Assisted patients in filling out admission forms and obtained and processed insurance information • Scheduled appointments over the telephone and in person, by first determining doctors» schedules • Oversaw the general cleanliness, maintenance and sanitation of all areas within the assigned unit • Assisted nurses and PCTs with providing direct patient care such as bathing, washing, toileting and grooming

With strong inner motivation and superior interpersonal talents, I excel at communicating with referring healthcare institutions, identifying each patient's unique needs and requirements, and supporting patients throughout the admissions and relocation process to ensure their utmost comfort, safety, and wellbeing.

Assisting in performing medication reconciliation of patients» profiles at time of admission and at every transition of care in which new medications are ordered or existing orders...

As a Medical Assistant at the Campus Eye Group Surgery Center, you'll be responsible for the clinical patient admission and discharge functions, within the Center's Admission'admission and discharge functions, within the Center's Admission'Admission's office.

• Organizing and maintaining patients» medical records • Reviewing doctor's order sheets at regular breaks • Communicating with admitting office about admissions and discharges • Communicating efficiently with employees, patients and visitors • Initiating and updating dietary sheets • Following up on maintenance requests

• Take patient history at the time of admission and administer all medicines as per prescription.

• To obtain a Patient Escort position with Ohio Health employing adeptness at transporting newly admitted patients to assigned rooms, delivering clinical records and admission forms to nursing units, and handling and maintaining patient transport equipment on a regularPatient Escort position with Ohio Health employing adeptness at transporting newly admitted patients to assigned rooms, delivering clinical records and admission forms to nursing units, and handling and maintaining patient transport equipment on a regularpatient transport equipment on a regular basis.

The key responsibilities are chart preparation at the time of admission of new patients and at the time of discharge, attending phone calls and inquiries attending to instructions given by the doctors, taking care of medical supplies, updating medical records of patients obtained from various nurses etc..

Position Overview A patient registrar is an individual who handles admissions and patient registration procedures at hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities.

• Focused on creating and maintaining a dedicated database of patient information in an efficient and confidential manner • Competent at screening patients to determine their conditions and placing them according to set admission criteria • Qualified to streamline patient admission procedures by ensuring obtainment of correct data • Demonstrated expertise in coordinating and arranging physical, social and emotional support services for patients, depending on their particular conditions

• Highly experienced in interviewing patients and families to derive information regarding medical histories and past surgeries • Hands - on experience in determining patients» suitability for required surgical procedures by conferring with medical staff members in details • Demonstrated expertise in deciphering the need for preoperative tests such as MRS and bone scans • Qualified to juggle surgeons» schedules to fit in emergency synergies and procedures • Competent in following up with labs and radiology departments to expedite teat results • Deeply familiar with creating and maintaining effective liaison with insurance companies to obtain coverage and claim information • Proven ability to assist patients in filling out admission and insurance forms, with special focus on accuracy and legibility of information • Track record of effectively and efficiently coordinating post-surgery appointment in a bid to ensure patient health and wellbeing • Deep insight into interacting with patients» physicians and other staff members, both within the facility and at outside clinics to provide accurate, timely and responsive information • Highly skilled in creating consent forms and ensuring that patients and families fill them out and sign them prior to scheduled surgeries • Excellent skills in performing surgery related surgical procedures including answering telephones, maintaining records and accounts and fulfilling equipment requirements • Special talent for handling surgery related payments and insurance processing duties

Input time sensitive data entry with each patient that checks in at the admission

The sample of patients with ACE scores on at least 1 admission since implementation consisted of 1098 males of an average age of 11.6 years (standard deviation = 4.6 years), 1686 females of average age 13.9 years (standard deviation = 6.1 years), and 49 others of average age 17.3 years (standard deviation = 7.1 years).

In looking at nearly 5 million hospital admissions (almost 4 per cent involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) across Australia, he admits he «almost accidentally» stumbled on the diagnosis issue when he put together the top 20 list of principal diagnoses of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (see table below) and noted how many unspecified conditions there were, compared to non-Indigenous patients.

Table 1 compares the proportional distributions of responses for each ACE item collected in cross-section for a single admission (at the time of and during the course of admission) or on the basis of data linkage by each individual patient registration to the clinical profile data with baseline data from the first admission and outcomes data from the last discharge.

Baseline characteristics of the 87 patients were as follows: mean age 38.6 (SD 11.0) years; 69 men; 64 single; 24 lived alone, 17 lived with a partner, 31 lived with parents, and the remainder with others; 61 left school at 16 years; 76 were unemployed, five were in paid employment, six were in voluntary employment or similar, two had never worked; 64 were unskilled and 21 were skilled or professional; 78 had a diagnosis of schizophrenia, eight had schizoaffective psychosis, and two had delusional disorder; the median (range) duration of illness was 11 (1 - 42) years; median (range) number of admissions to hospital was 3 (0 - 20); 10 had a forensic psychiatric history; and 12 had a history of substance abuse.

For this reason, administering a self - rated depression scale to elderly patients at hospital admission may impose a psychological burden on these patients.

As Director of Admissions, Marty supports Clearpoint patients at the beginning of their journey with us.

Separate taped semistructured interviews were held with the patient and husband at the time of admission.