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RFkgoURCE CENIYR New Manual Provides Examples of Clinical Pathways Clinical Pathways for AmbuIatory Care Case Management from Aspen Publishers is the first manual to define, explore, and provide actual examples of clinical pathways in the ambulatory or outpatient setting. It is divided into two sections. Part one addresses issues vital to ambulatory care case management; its nine sections address such specific areas as development of clinical pathways, research, and outcomes analysis. Part two provides a collection of provider and patient clinical pathways that are adaptable for use in any ambulatory care setting. It addresses a multitude of issues ranging from major
booklet is available from AHCPR. Publication number is 95-0027. Use a Web browser and specify URL http://www.ahcpr. gov/consumer/surgery.htm to access the guide on the Internet. Bulk copies of the surgery guide may be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office (stock no. 017-026-00145-0; $11 per package of 20). You can call the GPO order desk at (202) 512-1800.
Guido to Claims Processors The 1996 Health Data Directory (formerly
the Automated Medical Payments Directory) incorporates data from Faulkner & Graves Automated Medical Payments Projects Source Book and provides access to more than 6800 executives and organizations in the medical claims processing industry. It includes names and numbers of more than 5000 health information tecl-mology executives, plus infor-
an overview of the Web site by clicking on the "Welcome" :button. There is an electronic catalog of more than 450 information products generated by AHCPR, with information on how to obtain these resources. Also featured on the new Web site are electronic versions of the 17 clinical practice guidelines AHCPR has supported and released thus far. These items were previously made available on-line only through the National Library of Medicine. Recently, *AHCPR has averaged about 100,000 electronic accesses to the text of these guidelines per month. In addition to usage across tl~e U.S., about 50 foreign countries also have accessed the guidelines on the Internet. AHCPR Web site users can send technical questions and comments for agency staff by calling G ~ Michael-Dyer or Deirdre Herman at (301}59@1634-
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R Promoting the Nutritional Health of Older Americans: The Role of Employers and MCOs This 13-page booklet from the Washington Business Group on Health and Nutrition Screening Initiative is based on a roundtable held in September 1995. The report outlines a discussion between managed care plans and .... Fortune 500 companies, including reco m m e n d a t i o n s for improving employerMCO collaboration and case studies of successful nutrition programs. The report begins with a profile of America's senior citizens and the importance of nu-
OURCE CENTER trition care specific to this population, followed b y an overview of recommendations for improving employer-managed care collaboration. The remainder of the report summarizes the roles employers and MCOs play in coordinating nutrition care and provides case studies of successful nutrition care programs. Copies of the report may be obtained by sending $5 to the Nutrition Screening Initiative, "Employer Round Table Report," 1010 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20007; telephone (202)625-1662.
J~IUI| Incontinence Video S E A T T L E A Washington state coalition has p r o d u c e d a n e w educational video on adult incontinence, a medical condi-
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tion that affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. Managing Adult Incontinence is a 28-minute panel discussion on the physiological and psychologic effects of incontinence and the means available to help incontinent people treat or manage their condition. The video is produced by Seattle-based Dry Generations, a broad-based statewide coalition consisting of health care professionals, longterm care providers, and child care providers, as well as senior citizens, parents, a n d manufacturers. It is available for purchase for $10, which includes shipping and handling. For more information about managing adult incontinence or to order the video, call Leigh Barer at the Dry Generations information line, (206) 728-2467. 0
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R e b u i l d i n g lives is a science. A n d an art. At D a n i e l F r e e m a n H o s p i t a l s , rehabilitation focuses on the physical, e m o t i o n a l a n d s p i r i t u a l needs of each individual. Innovative programs follow a comprehensive continuum of care from subacute through p o s t a c u t e . O u r g o a l is t o h e l p each patient transition back to a n i n d e p e n d e n t life w i t h i n t h e community.
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booklet is available from AHCPR. Publication number is 95-0027. Use a Web browser and specify URL http://www.ahcpr. gov/consumer/surgery.htm to access the guide on the Internet. Bulk copies of the surgery guide may be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office (stock no. 017-026-00145-0; $11 per package of 20). You can call the GPO order desk at (202) 512-1800.
Guido to Claims Processors The 1996 Health Data Directory (formerly
the Automated Medical Payments Directory) incorporates data from Faulkner & Graves Automated Medical Payments Projects Source Book and provides access to more than 6800 executives and organizations in the medical claims processing industry. It includes names and numbers of more than 5000 health information tecl-mology executives, plus infor-
an overview of the Web site by clicking on the "Welcome" :button. There is an electronic catalog of more than 450 information products generated by AHCPR, with information on how to obtain these resources. Also featured on the new Web site are electronic versions of the 17 clinical practice guidelines AHCPR has supported and released thus far. These items were previously made available on-line only through the National Library of Medicine. Recently, *AHCPR has averaged about 100,000 electronic accesses to the text of these guidelines per month. In addition to usage across tl~e U.S., about 50 foreign countries also have accessed the guidelines on the Internet. AHCPR Web site users can send technical questions and comments for agency staff by calling G ~ Michael-Dyer or Deirdre Herman at (301}59@1634-
r O
R Promoting the Nutritional Health of Older Americans: The Role of Employers and MCOs This 13-page booklet from the Washington Business Group on Health and Nutrition Screening Initiative is based on a roundtable held in September 1995. The report outlines a discussion between managed care plans and .... Fortune 500 companies, including reco m m e n d a t i o n s for improving employerMCO collaboration and case studies of successful nutrition programs. The report begins with a profile of America's senior citizens and the importance of nu-
OURCE CENTER trition care specific to this population, followed b y an overview of recommendations for improving employer-managed care collaboration. The remainder of the report summarizes the roles employers and MCOs play in coordinating nutrition care and provides case studies of successful nutrition care programs. Copies of the report may be obtained by sending $5 to the Nutrition Screening Initiative, "Employer Round Table Report," 1010 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20007; telephone (202)625-1662.
J~IUI| Incontinence Video S E A T T L E A Washington state coalition has p r o d u c e d a n e w educational video on adult incontinence, a medical condi-
~() RISK 30 I)AY E V A I . i * , V I ' I ( )
me
II 11 @ e_
tion that affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. Managing Adult Incontinence is a 28-minute panel discussion on the physiological and psychologic effects of incontinence and the means available to help incontinent people treat or manage their condition. The video is produced by Seattle-based Dry Generations, a broad-based statewide coalition consisting of health care professionals, longterm care providers, and child care providers, as well as senior citizens, parents, a n d manufacturers. It is available for purchase for $10, which includes shipping and handling. For more information about managing adult incontinence or to order the video, call Leigh Barer at the Dry Generations information line, (206) 728-2467. 0
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ioo ~ENEFTFS & I:E,Vf[TRI,~ 9 M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S TM C O M P A T I B L E 9 Integrated Word Processor 9 Master Calendar 9 Diagnostic Codes 9 To-Do Lists 9 Medical Profiles 9 C o m p l e t e C a s e T r a c k i n g f r o m b e g i n n i n g to e n d !
Call 1.800-266-4300 TODAY
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R e b u i l d i n g lives is a science. A n d an art. At D a n i e l F r e e m a n H o s p i t a l s , rehabilitation focuses on the physical, e m o t i o n a l a n d s p i r i t u a l needs of each individual. Innovative programs follow a comprehensive continuum of care from subacute through p o s t a c u t e . O u r g o a l is t o h e l p each patient transition back to a n i n d e p e n d e n t life w i t h i n t h e community.
Center for Diagnostic & Rehabilitation Medicine (310)674-7050extension3470
@ DANIEL FREEMAN HOSPITALS Catholic Hospitals Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondetet Member of the Carondelet Health System
VISA & MASTERCARDACCEPTED 3uiy/A~gu~,i996
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