Along the Continuum of Care creates a mind shift for the case manager in the new paradigm to be effective "agents of change" and "resource connectors." The urgent need to improve health outcomes is resulting in moment-to-moment changes in the world of case management. Along the Continuum of Care focus on helping health care professionals meet the new challenges with Health Care Reform. Case Managers must educate the senior leadership team about the financial contributions that result from appropriate care coordination. The CEO is responsible for the bottom line but the buck stops with case management and leaders should focus on: *Case management support for adequate resources. *Ensuring that case management staff is educated, adequately staffed, and recognized for managing patient flow which maintains financial stability. *Recognizing that effective case managers manage the tipping point to save and/or create millions of dollars for the organization. The healthcare case management field is exploding. The demand will far outweigh the supply for the next three to five years and beyond. The business savvy case manager will lead the field.

"IF I HAD UNDERSTOOD THE RIPPLE ON EFFECT OF MENIERE'S DISEASE, WE WOULD NOT HAVE LOST THE FAMILY HOME," says the Author. In this candid, honest and thought provoking book, he shares his personal experiences. What can go wrong and more importantly, how you can avoid the negative affects that can happen when you suffer from a long term chronic condition like Meniere's. Meniere's disease can affect not only your general sense of well being but your income, savings, future plans, friends, business partnerships and at the heart of it all, your closest personal relationships. A book every Meniere sufferer, their family, friends and partners should read to fully understand how having a long-term chronic condition, like Meniere's disease, can and will affect all your lives. And how you can help prevent this. Keeping life positive in a time of Meniere's. This self-help book may help you keep chaos out of other parts of your personal life. When you can do this, the negative effect of suffering from a long-term condition, shifts to a positive one as you have less stress and anxiety in your everyday life and more personal energy to deal and cope with the disease itself.

"Professionalism in Nursing: A Foundation for Practice" creates excitement about a career in nursing for those who are just entering the profession and rekindles the flame for nurses returning to the academic setting. The book moves from nursing's roots to its future and areas of potential expansion. It gives clear insight into what a nurse is and what nurses do.
The view of nursing as a profession is validated through documented, evidence-based outcomes. The fifteen chapters in "Professionalism in Nursing: A Foundation for Practice" introduce readers to the building blocks of professional nursing, including the scope of nursing practice, acute and chronic care, healthcare delivery, various clinical settings, patient rights, problem solving, ethics, politics, and nursing theory.
In addition, the book addresses several important topics not traditionally covered in nursing textbooks, such as technology in nursing practice, evidence-based nursing practice, and career options.
"Professionalism in Nursing: A Foundation for Practice" is written for undergraduate nursing students. The book helps the transition from graduation to practice and prepares students for licensing as registered nurses.
The following ancillaries are available to adopters:
A sample syllabusPowerPoint slidesA test bankAn Instructor's Manual with lecture notes and classroom exercises
Dr. Maria Revell received her bachelor's degree in Nursing from Tuskegee Institute, her master's from the University of Alabama, Huntsville, and her doctorate from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She is also certified in on-line education. Dr. Revell is a professor in nursing at Middle Tennessee State University. She has more than 35 years of experience in nursing, twenty of them at the bedside providing critical care. Her professional experience includes work both inside and outside of the United States. Dr. Revell has published more than thirty articles, many in international refereed journals. She has received numerous grants and won awards for teaching.

This book gives you Herbal, Homeopathic and Nutritional Treatment for the main Complaints of PMS. This book started over a decade ago as a Kit including Homeopathic Complexes with Estrogen and Progesterone along with a Symptoms Diary and was designed for people living in remote areas without much in the way of medical help. The Diary especially helped when a Specialist turned up for by that time troublesome symptoms would be showing a pattern and it had become a valuable diagnostic tool. The formulas for the Complexes are supplied for you to duplicate along with the original instructions for their use.

In the spring of 2010, forty-one focus group participants met to identify the service needs of individuals fifty and older living with brain disorders in the Fairfax-Falls Church Community. Participants were comprised of adults fifty and older living with brain disorders, care givers of adults fifty and older living with brain disorders, mental health advocates, individuals who work with and/or for programs that serve adults fifty and older living with brain disorders, and academicians who specialize in geriatric services.

This guide is for people who care for family members or other with Alzheimer's Disease at home. AD is an illness that changes the brain. It causes people to lose the ability to remember, think and use good judgment, and to have trouble taking care of themselves. Over time, as the disease gets worse, they will need more help. NIH Publication #12-6173.

Our walking path took us past a large garbage can that sat near an apartment complex. It was a favorite stopping point for dogs and Lucy, our willful terrier, pulled me over to it. I asked, "Oh, do you want to stop and smell the garbage?" Gery didn't appear to be paying attention, but not only was he listening, he decided I was talking to him. He walked resolutely to the garbage can, removed the lid, lowered his head and took an enthusiastic whiff." At age 56, Gery Sutton - a family physician specializing in geriatric medicine - was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. For three years, his wife was his full time caregiver. Because nothing in her background prepared her, she did what most caregivers do-she made it up as she went along. This is her painfully forthright account of the daily challenges, the failures and the unexpected triumphs. She gives realistic advice on caring for someone with dementia. She describes signs of Alzheimer's that she saw and misinterpreted during the months before his diagnosis. She shares the coping mechanisms that helped her survive the illness and death of her husband. Finally, she describes her search for meaning at the bottom of a garbage can.

Living through the experience of a serious diagnosis brings to light the effect illness has on the human perspective. From the search for a heart for a dying husband and father to the reality of the death of a loved one, The Conflict of Caring follows the story of one family's struggle to maneuver the healthcare system and their perception of the people within it. The feeling of loss of control during the time of a stressful illness is told through a personal and touching view point that will generate laughter and tears and the feeling of personally "living through" the situation. As the focus moves from sitting next to the hospital bed to standing over it, the loved one-now nurse brings a new light to the healthcare experience. Poignant stories of the fortitude of patients told through the eyes of the nurse demonstrate a vulnerable yet interconnected relationship between them. All the perceptions of being a family member and nurse are now blurred by being the one affected by an illness. As a patient, the author now brings the story full circle and draws from past experiences to eventually become a participant in life instead of a victim of it. The Conflict of Caring focuses on the human side of health care. Talking, listening, understanding and caring are at the root of this relationship, and these basic needs are as important as any medical ones.

Most of us (doctors included) have a limited understanding of the ways health care has changed during the last half century...the progress and struggles, the influence of for-profit corporations, and the rising costs. Why did Obama choose the approach so many are attacking? Will Alzheimer's and its costs overwhelm us? How do we die, and why are our final days so pricey? What is cancer and how are we dealing with it? What about emergency care, sudden death, heart attacks, and strokes? Are transfusions safe? How far have transplants come and where are we heading? What is Type Two Diabetes and what can be done about the epidemic? Where do the for-profit hospitals fit in to our current system? Are the excesses of big pharma appropriate and necessary? What about the enormous cost of medical education? What does the future hold for the miracles of the last 60 years? - New knees and hips - Surgery performed through tiny slits in the skin - Video endoscopes exploring the inside of the gut - Radiologists stretching arteries and biopsying abnormalities deep in the body...

Dr. Ruth, a trusted name in relationship therapy, presents effective coping strategies for both the practical problems and emotional stresses of Alzheimer's care. More than 15 million Americans are responsible for the care of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, a situation that can quickly lead to feeling overwhelmed while trying to balance between the full-time needs of a dependent adult and the caregiver's own physical and mental health. The tactics and resources presented in this book build confidence in the caregiver and provide health-guided advice on how to avoid burnout, seek support from family and friends, resolve family disputes, maintain a loving relationship with a spouse or parent with Alzheimer's, manage behavior, and make the home a safe environment. Keeping the best interests of everyone involved in mind, the guide also details how to coordinate effectively with doctors, facilities, and other care providers.

'A Journey Through Cancer' takes you on the path walked by the author and her husband as they dealt with a rare form of cancer. Through their struggles and battle, she has written their story in hopes that others may find hope and encouragement when facing cancer. She addresses the obstacles they have faced and has included how they learned to deal and cope with each one. Where do you go for help and support? How do you handle the side effects of chemotherapy? How do you handle the information overload? How can you be an advocate for your loved one? The reader will find ways to eliminate nausea and vomiting, weight loss, loss of appetite, mood swings, and more...including recipes to encourage weight gain.

The best weapon in your arsenal is knowledge. The Pathways guidebook is a must-read that facilitates your understanding of these diseases. With life changing know-how, you learn to provide appropriate and loving care while sustaining a healthy quality of life. Saving you time, money and energy.

Successful Online Learning: Managing The Online Learning Environment Efficiently And Effectively Is A Neccessary Resource For Students Who Are New To The Online Learning Environment Or For Students Who Are Already In The Online Learning Environment And Are Seeking Additional Strategies Or Tips To Help Them Manage The Online Environment More Effectively. This Handbook Includes Real-Life Scenarios, Effective Strategies, Tips For Success, And A Checklist At The End Of Each Chapter To Assist Students To Function Efficiently And Effectively In The Online Learning Environment.

The autobiography by the husband of a brain cancer patient who has become his wife's full time caregiver. The pathos and joys of an average American couple are exquisitely detailed and presented with humor, love and hope. The book includes references to doctors, treatments, friendship, family, sex, politics, religion, the meaning of marriage and the Grateful Dead. The book also includes a new section, The Tenth Year detailing the continuing story and updating Debbie's journey. Here's all Kindle reviews as of March 18, 2012. 5 stars Dawn K Lewis This book was so captivating that I finished it in a day. I could not put it down. Having been a caregiver, it helped to read someone else's account of the day to day struggles one goes through and the love story contained within the autobiography is one of true dedication and commitment. 5 stars Thomas T. Grant I read this with tears in my eyes time and time again, both from laughing and crying. I felt like a welcome house guest, but powerless to be helpful with their situation yet joyful to be along for the ride. A wonderful and devastating account of life through it's highest highs and lowest lows. Way beyond worth it 5 stars annajjj I finished this book with tears in my eyes and knowing I will reread this book and keep Jeff and Debbie in my thoughts for years to come. What a wonderful inspirational story of love, loyalty and determination. It was also particularly interesting, as an Australian who enjoys an amazingly supportive medical system, to read about the challenges faced by Americans going through situations that require ongoing medical support. It made me feel incredibly grateful for our system. 5 stars AHB Jeff writes of the nine long years that he and his wife, Debbie, have survived her brain cancer. The book is both touching and informative. The perserverance they both have shown is remarkable, and an inspiration for anyone going through a similar situation. It also served as a reminder to me to appreciate each effortless step I take. Mr. Block's book reads easily, though clearly describing an incredibly difficult journey. 5 stars tbott This book truly moved me on several occasions. I enjoyed the way the piece jumps from the present to the past in different chapters. A true account of true love, and devotion above and beyond. 5 stars RosaSharon I agree with all that the other reviewers have said. These two young people have had more than their share of trials. I hope that Mr. Block continues writing- either fiction or non-fiction as I think that he is very skilled with words. I sincerely give this book five stars for the book touched my heart, and for me, that is why I read. 5 stars MZ This book had the best first chapter I have ever read. I felt as if I was sitting in the kitchen with Jeff as he sits at the keyboard, coffee cup in hand, trying to be as quiet as possible so as not to disturb Debbie...periodically listening for her breathing. A truly compelling and moving story. I actually went back to re-read the first chapter after I finished the book. Who does that? This is truly one of the best things I have read in a long time. 5 stars Brenda Reece This is a poignant and personal story told by a devoted husband who put his life on hold to care for his loving wife. Jeff was in his forties when he learned that the love of his life, Debbie, had brain cancer. The book's title, "Nine Years After," makes reference to the time period between his wife's diagnosis and the time he began writing about it. In this powerful and inspirational book, Jeff chronicles his typical days as a caregiver while sharing his inner most thoughts and feelings with us. This truly is a must read book. 4.0 stars Penelope Sebastian Read it in one afternoon and was amazed at how easily it read. Thank you, Mr Block, for sharing your experiences. Thank you for expressing the love, devotion and stress of enduring so carefully.

Focusing on the dental materials most commonly used, Dental Materials: Properties and Manipulation, 10th Edition covers the tasks that dental assistants and dental hygienists typically perform. It shows the most current materials, how to mix and apply them in a clinical setting, and how to educate patients about them. Now in full color, this edition adds more photographs of materials actually being mixed, used, and applied, and includes detailed coverage of ceramics, metals, and implant and impression materials. Written by well-known experts on restorative dentistry and materials, John Powers and John Wataha, Dental Materials is a trusted text that keeps you on top of the rapidly developing field of dental materials.

Tightly Organized Into A Super-Condensed Outline Bulleted Format, This Completely Revised And Updated Dx/Rx: Breast Cancer, Second Edition Provides Precise, Up-To-Date Information For Diagnosis And Surgical, Radiotherapeutic And Chemotherapeutic Treatment Of Breast Cancer. This Pocket-Sized Manual Covers Staging, Monoclonal Antibody Therapy, Genetic Aspects Of Breast Cancer, And Prevention Strategies, Among Other Important Topics. Throughout The Book, Tables And Figures Summarize Important Clinical Data And Current Professional Society Recommendations, While Salient References Direct Readers To Additional Information. New To The Second Edition: Tumor Size Prognostic Features Clinical Trial Qualifications Updated List Of Recommended Treatments And Future Treatment Options And More Current, Quick And Concise, Dx/Rx: Breast Cancer Provides Physicians Instant Access On The Ward Or In The Clinic.

Whether You Are A Newly Diagnosed Patient Or Suspect That You Might Suffer From Shift Work Disorder, This Book Offers Essential Information And Practical Guidance. 20 Questions And Answers About Shift Work Disorder Provides Authoritative Answers To The Most Common Questions Asked By Patients. This Easy-To-Read Book Is A Concise Guide To Understanding The Condition, Your Symptoms, Diagnosis, And Treatment, And More. Written By A Renowned Medical Expert On The Topic, 20 Questions And Answers About Shift Work Disorder Is An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Coping With The Physical And Emotional Turmoil Caused By This Disorder.

This Collection Of 18 Case Studies Covers A Broad Range Of Subjects Related To Health Care Quality Improvement Efforts. Ideal As Complement To The New Fourth Edition Of Continuous Quality Improvement In Health Care, These Case Studies Explore Themes Such As CQI In Ghana Malaria Control, CQI To Reduce Central Line Infections In Pediatric Hospital, A Mother'S Advocacy Group Against Medical Errors, WHO Safe Surgery Saves Lives Campaign, The Malcolm Baldrige Award Process In Health Care, Comparison Of NICE And Similar Agencies For Comparative Effectiveness Research, And Much More.

Communication Disorders In Educational And Medical Settings Is A Useful Guide For The Speech-Language Pathologist In Working With Other Professionals In School And Medical Environments And Includes Practical Suggestions For Involvement Of These Professionals In The Assessment And Remediation Process. This Valuable Resource Will Help Speech-Language Pathologist Students Gain An Appreciation Of The Variety Of Roles And Responsibilities They Will Take On In Educational And Medical Settings And How To Work With Educational And Health Professionals. This Text Is Also Helpful For Health Professions Practitioners And Educational Professionals To Gain Basic Knowledge Of The Nature Of Various Communication Disorders And Become Aware Of How They Might Play A Role In The Treatment Process In Collaboration With The Speech-Language Pathologist. Whether You Are An Educator, Health Professional Or Speech-Language Pathologist, You Will Find This Accessible Introduction To The Field Of Communication Disorders To Be Exciting, Interesting And Relevant To Your Future Work. Features: - Presents A Broad Coverage Of The Field Of Communications Disorders, Yet Remains At An Accessible Introductory Level - Focuses On Work Settings And Collaboration - Provides Suggestions For Teachers And Health Professionals On How To Deal With Patients Who Have Communication Disorders And How To Cooperate With The SLP - Covers Themes Highlighting Assessment Information, Treatment Overviews, Tips For Educators, And Tips For Health Care Professionals - Addresses Educational Impacts Of Speech/Language Problems As Well As Coverage Of Quality Of Life Issues Across The Life Span For Each Communication Disorder - Useful To A Wide Range Of Professionals Instructor Resources: Powerpoint Slides, And A Testbank With Multiple Choice, Fill-In-The-Blank And Discussion Questions