Referral

Each incident is assigned to a supervisor for follow up; including identification of the issue, referral to the appropriate personnel, and education/training, as needed, to decrease the risk of repetition. However, it is apparent that follow up of these issues can be delayed due to the lack of priority given to the reporting process and the lack of…

In reflecting back starting the year I have to say I was extremely nervous. Many thoughts passed through my mind, “do I have what it takes for this career “and “am I able to influence change”. I knew I had to think back on some of the textbook information and how to apply it was another thought in my mind. Not only was I nervous I was petrified, I had been a stay at home mom for almost a year, I felt extremely shy and lacked adult social interaction. But I realized that I worked hard to get here…

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breath, polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia. This will help determine if an undiagnosed diabetic condition is present or if the patient is at a higher risk of developing diabetes. In case any evidence if found that suggest diabetes, the patient if referral to the physician for evaluation. On the other hand, if the dental hygienist is treating a patient that knows about his or her diabetic status, the health history assessment should include: type of diabetes, method of disease control,…

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relationship but also the foundations for treatment and also establishes the understanding around the clients needs and your capabilities as a practitioner. If you as the practitioner are the correct professional to help, then great…if not then a referral needs to be made. The initial assessment also gives protection to the practitioner and is essential part of NOS. It facilitates preparing cases properly and will also cover the informed consent part of practising as consent is not valid…

Mrs. S was in need of extensive rehabilitation in order to return to her baseline functioning and return to work. Intervention: The case manager worked closely with her healthcare team and arranged for timely transition from acute care to their network participating rehabilitation unit. When able, she was transitioned to a three times weekly outpatient program. Prior to returning to work, the case manager arranged for the occupational therapist to visit the patient's employer and evaluate her…

Elizabeth Piatt is professor of sociology and has a PhD in medical sociology. She is mostly interested in exploring racial inequalities in physical and mental health. In february 2015, her article, “Navigating Veronika: How Access, Knowledge, And Attitudes shaped My Sister’s Care”, Piatt discusses how there is minimal conversation between a patient and the healthcare professionals and the attitude that healthcare professionals have towards poor patients. She also addresses how socioeconomic…

Consumer Sovereignty is part of the economics factor in customer service within the health care industry. It shall be based on services and materials through the production process. Ultimately the consumers has the source of power as it is monitored in detail in order for there to be an establish success opportunity. As many say “the consumer is always right” even if there not, there concerns shall be attended promptly as consumer sovereignty is wrapped around the economics factor of customer…