What sound would you miss most if you could not hear?
Anne,
Before I became a nurse, my first degree was in speech and language pathology from Purdue University. During our training, we were challenged to enter the world of the “disadvantaged” as best we could simulate. A day in a wheelchair sounded like it could have […]

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What are you doing to balance your life?
Anne,
You already know mine, but I would like to share it with others. Three times a week I go to water aerobics classes. The pool is heated so I can do this year-round. Since I have experienced some side effects from my recent breast cancer treatment I have […]

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Congratulations to our Grand prize winners. They will be sent $100.00 in cash as well as a complete set of the newly released Dorland’s Healthcare Website Guide.
Joyce Owen
Assistant Case Manager
Briarwood Manor
Lockport, NY
Peggy Julian
RN, BSN, CCM
BCBSM
Southfield, MI
John Silipigni
Manager
Pittsburgh, PA
Congratulations to our Runner-Ups. They will receive a complete set of the newly released […]

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Christine A. Trisch, RN, BSN, CCM, from HealthPlus of Michigan, shares views and best practices on various topics:
What do you think the number-one prevention method is to reduce multi-drug resistance in healthcare settings?
Answer: The number one prevention method to prevent/reduce drug resistance is to teach our patients the correct way to take the antibiotics that […]

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What is the number-one story you would share with another member of the healthcare team, consumer, or employer to demonstrate the value case managers bring to the system?
We received the following posts last week in response to the above question. These two stories, sent in by fellow case managers. illustrate the art of case management […]

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