http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-57494974-10391704/doctor-uses-salons-to-encourage-healthy-living-in-the-african-american-community/?tag=cbsnewsMainColumnArea
In allignment with our upcoming meeting topic about the impact of obesity, I would like to share this article about a doctor's campaign to fight obesity. I never thought to correlate hairstyle with obesity, but this article explains how a person who spends more on upkeeping their hairstyle could get discouraged to exercise, therefore, lives an unhealthy life. Very interesting correlation and campaign to fight obesity.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Prescription Discount Card for Nassau County
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Comptroller/nassauRx.html
Not too long ago I received a prescription discount card in the mail from Nassau County. It has a member number specifically attached to my name and home address. Luckily, I have put it aside despite of my reluctance. It's just too good to be true. Until one of my patient whose medications were not covered by his insurance had a need for it. I almost forgot about this benefit that Nassau County offers for all Nassau resident whose medications are not covered by their insurance. So, I reminded my patient about it and showed them what the card looked like. Unfortunately, she thought it was junk mail and threw it away. The good news is that you can print a copy of the card online. You could save up to 20% off the retail price. I think that's great!
Not too long ago I received a prescription discount card in the mail from Nassau County. It has a member number specifically attached to my name and home address. Luckily, I have put it aside despite of my reluctance. It's just too good to be true. Until one of my patient whose medications were not covered by his insurance had a need for it. I almost forgot about this benefit that Nassau County offers for all Nassau resident whose medications are not covered by their insurance. So, I reminded my patient about it and showed them what the card looked like. Unfortunately, she thought it was junk mail and threw it away. The good news is that you can print a copy of the card online. You could save up to 20% off the retail price. I think that's great!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Keep The Noise Down
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/02/the-clatter-of-the-hospital-room/?ref=health
In our recent collaborative care meeting where I work, we usually score less than what we want on patient satisfaction for keeping the noise level down. There's the beeping of machines, nurses yelling in the hallway, visitors' cell phone ringing, being awakened by a PCA to take Vital Signs in the middle of the night, the lists can go on and on. It's been a challenge to show improvements on these indicators. One nurse suggested each nurse carries a cell phone to limit yelling in the hallway for the nurse. I have to admit, since the hospital installed a new nurse tracking device, I haven't noticed too much yelling in the hallway for their names. Another suggestion was to take less Vital Signs at night only if the doctor medically allows so. This article has more suggestions from other hospitals. Is your hospital ready to go above and beyond like the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System in reducing the noise level? It's amazing! You have to read it....
In our recent collaborative care meeting where I work, we usually score less than what we want on patient satisfaction for keeping the noise level down. There's the beeping of machines, nurses yelling in the hallway, visitors' cell phone ringing, being awakened by a PCA to take Vital Signs in the middle of the night, the lists can go on and on. It's been a challenge to show improvements on these indicators. One nurse suggested each nurse carries a cell phone to limit yelling in the hallway for the nurse. I have to admit, since the hospital installed a new nurse tracking device, I haven't noticed too much yelling in the hallway for their names. Another suggestion was to take less Vital Signs at night only if the doctor medically allows so. This article has more suggestions from other hospitals. Is your hospital ready to go above and beyond like the Department of Veterans Affairs New Jersey Health Care System in reducing the noise level? It's amazing! You have to read it....
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