2nd Annual Case Management Writing Contest
The theme of the 2nd Annual Case Management Writing Contest centers on the proudest moment you have had as a case manager. Share the moment that has made you most proud to do what you do. Here are the rules:
- The due date for entries is March 31, 2008.
- Stories should be no longer than 500 words.
- Entrants need not be members of CMSA.
- Four winners will be selected from all eligible entries.
- Winning entries will appear in the June/July 2008 issue of Case in Point.
- Winning stories may be edited for length, style and grammar.
- E-mail your story to allewellyn@contexomedia.com.
Hospitals taking action to identify and avoid medical errors
Due to the financial impact of medical errors, hospitals are taking steps to identify, measure and monitor high-alert medicines — including sedatives, pain relievers and treatments for diabetes and blood clots — to reduce misuse. Click here for more.
California issues guidelines for health care in case of massive disaster
The Department of Public Health in California released “health care surge” guidelines that they will implement in the case of a massive disaster. Case managers and other essential workers should take the time to read these and work with their local communities to help prepare. As they say about the next major disaster, it is not if, but when. Click here to read the article. Click here for the guidelines.
Virtual colonoscopy may be coming soon
If you have turned 50 and have put off the dreaded colonoscopy, a new noninvasive technique is gaining recognition, and may be at a hospital near you soon. Click here for more.
Two IT stories that CMs need to know
Tech firms moving health IT forward
Tech firms like Google, Microsoft and Revolution Health are working to move the integration of electronic medical records into mainstream health care. Health and Human Service Secretary Mike Leavitt is collaborating with IT companies and health care companies on how to devise interoperable guidelines for collecting and sharing medical data. Click here for more.
Physician groups introduce campaign, website for e-prescribing
The American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics, along with three other groups, have launched the “Get Connected” campaign and website to encourage doctors to switch from paper-based prescriptions to e-prescriptions. The website provides a technology guide and doctors’ perspectives on the value of e-prescribing. Click here for more.
