Study Urges 24 Hour Nurse Coverage In Nursing Homes
A private Institute of Medicine panel urges federal law to require 24 hour on duty registered nurses in nursing homes by 2000 to boost patient survival and reduce hospital admissions. The report cites cost concerns and recommends more RN staffing, advanced training for RNs, and better monitoring of care quality.
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Institute of Medicine
Congress
Frank Sloan
Duke University
Sloan
Carolyne K. Davis
Ernst and Young
James F. Blumstein
Sara Burger
National Citizens’ Coalition For Nursing Home Reform
Hospital official Klingele earns nursing administration cert
Janine Klingele, director of patient services at Ransom Memorial Hospital, is certified in nursing administration by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Certification requires passing a written exam on ethics, finance, human resources, government issues, and nursing standards. Klingele has worked at the hospital since 1980 and led patient services since 1992.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
American Nurses Credentialing Center
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Klingele
Community health assessment kickoff in Franklin County
The Franklin County group of community leaders and health providers initiates a CHAP process from Ransom Memorial Hospital and Kansas Department of Health and Environment. It collects health status risks, health care system data, and community perceptions to develop a health plan with state assistance, directed by the Franklin County Health Department and contact Mike Pruner at 229 3530.
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Ransom Memorial Hospital
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Franklin County
Franklin County Health Department
Mike Pruner
Fitness for Real People at Bee Memorial Hospital
Bee Memorial Hospital begins a three part wellness and fitness series on January 30 with Corkie Hedlund Ottawa University professor presenting Fitness for Real People. The program aims to debunk myths about fitness and offer year long personal plan tips.
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Eginning
Bee Memorial Hospital
Corkie Hedlund
Ottawa University
Hedlund
Talking to Teens Hard but Possible with Early Communication
Parents face tough talks with teens yet experts at The Children's Mercy Hospital say early, consistent communication builds trust. Begin patterns in toddler years and keep doors open for dialogue, even when teens answer with nuttin or I don't know.
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